Top Mini Golf Courses In Philadelphia
Whether you fancy famous city sites, animated monsters or windmills, the Greater Philadelphia area has everything you want in a miniature golf course. Family fun, surprises, adventures and challenging holes are all within a 30-minute drive, even when the weather isn't perfect. Philadelphia offers indoor, fall and winter golfing centers all year round.
Franklin Square
200 N. 6th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 629-4026
www.historicphiladelphia.org
Price: $8 adults and children ages 13 and up/$6 children ages 3 to 12/free children under age 2
Hours: daily – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed in winter
Franklin Square, one of Philadelphia's five original squares, is the only park in the city strictly dedicated to fun. It also happens to house downtown Philadelphia's sole mini-golf course. The recently renovated square features Old City-themed holes, including the Ben Franklin Bridge, a clanging Liberty Bell and a replica of the oldest street in America, Elfreth's Alley. After a few rounds, treat your fellow putters to root beer floats or milkshakes at the on-site Square Burger.
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Putt-Putt Fun Center
510 W. Baltimore Ave.
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
(610) 626-5766
www.puttputtpa.com
Price: Children age 13 and under - $5, adults - $6
Hours: Mon to Thurs – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri – 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sat – 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Putt-Putt offers loads of fun for the whole family. With four professional-grade, 18-hole mini golf courses, trampoline basketball and a brand new arcade game room all in one location, it's the perfect place for a party. The center hosts spectacular golf-and-games birthday parties and offers plenty of group, Saturday and all-day specials.
Monster Mini Golf
1045-7 Bustletown Pike
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 396-6700
www.monsterminigolf.com
Price: $7 children/ $8 adults
Hours: Mon - closed except on holidays; Tues to Thurs – 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri – 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Just a 20-mile drive from Center City, the Monster Mini Golf center is a monster-themed, 18-hole course with plenty of extra attractions. In addition to indoor golfing, the glow-in-the-dark putt-putt offers patrons a haunted house and an athletic experience all in one. Animated props pop out at the most unexpected places, and a cutting-edge arcade room keeps even the biggest gamers occupied. As an added bonus, an in-house DJ plays all of your favorite ghoulish tunes while golfers putt the night away.
Freddy Hill Farms
1440 Sumneytown Pike
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 855-1205
www.freddyhill.com
Price: $5 to $6 adults/$3 to $4 children age 5 and younger/special discounts for seniors
Hours: Mon to Fri – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Featuring two 18-hole courses, a driving range, a farm petting zoo, batting cages and a pro shop, Freddy Hill Farms offers something for the whole family. The Discover America course marries education and fun with its mountains, water rapids and replicas of United States geographical locations. The recently renovated waterfall adventure course challenges even pros as rock walls and tumbling waterfalls meet putters at every twist and turn. Although the farm is a little further afield — 30 miles from downtown Philadelphia — it's worth the drive just for a taste of Freddy's Dairy Store's delicious homemade ice cream. The farm offers 30 flavors, including soft vanilla and chocolate cones to die for.
Fox Meadow Golf Center
2880 Route 73 North
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(856) 755-3555
www.foxmeadowgolfcenter.net
Price: $8 adults/$6 children age 6 to 12/$4 children age 5 and younger
Hours: daily – 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; winter non-peak Mon to Fri – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat to Sun – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fox Meadow Miniature Golf is a low-key, 18-hole course sans clowns and rocket ships. The beautifully manicured grounds delight with colorful flowers, lush greenery and clean putting challenges. For the hardcore golf enthusiast, Fox Meadow provides a driving range, practice putting area, short game area, sand trap and target greens for adults to enjoy while the kids putt to their hearts content.
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