Perhaps we’re overthinking it, but there is a certain magic and nostalgia in walking a WNC mini golf course. The winding path, the scrubby green carpet, the exotic decor—it’s a compact walk through a past many of us have never experienced.
When was the last time you picked out a hot pink golf ball and short, rubber-footed club and made your way through 18 holes of pure enjoyment? “Putt” a smile on your face today! Check out these mini golf courses around Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Chimney Rock Adventure Golf
Here’s an adventure the whole family will enjoy! Play 18 holes of miniature golf on a naturally landscaped course situated along 400 feet of the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock Village. You’ll enjoy the landscaping, sounds of the river, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Chimney Rock Mountain. Now serving cold beer and wine.
339 Main Street, Chimney Rock | (828) 625-8870
Fantasy Golf & Game Room
Get lost in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains! Fantasy Golf is a family-owned business just a comfortable walk or drive from popular Maggie Valley hotels and restaurants. Enjoy this 18-hole masterpiece featuring waterfalls, a lighthouse, and a great view from the 18th hole tower. Mystery Hole winners will receive a card for a free game, and loyalty card holders receive a free game after five purchases.
3659 Soco Road, Maggie Valley | (828) 926-8180
Fireside Golf Range
Did you know that there is an 18-hole miniature golf course at Fireside Golf Range in Hendersonville? This course offers fun for kids of all ages while also challenging more serious players. (Watch out for Hole 8.) The landscaping and privacy fence complement the entire site, while the waterfall is one of the nicest you will see on a course—real or fun. This course also played host to the 2018 US Open Pro Mini Golf Championship.
485 Brookside Camp Road, Hendersonville | (828) 698-1234
firesidegolfrange.com/minigolf
Lakeview Putt and Play
Everyone in the family will enjoy Lakeview Putt and Play in Arden! They offer 18 challenging holes of miniature golf on a lush one-acre course right on the waterfront at Lake Julian. Waterfalls, streams, jumpshots, keyhole drops—this course has all kinds of awesome holes, including the longest hole in Western North Carolina, ranging just over 100 feet! Play your second game at half price, or grab a $70 season pass for unlimited play through December 31.
2245 Hendersonville Road, Arden | (828) 676-1746
Laura E. Corn Mini Golf Course at Edwards Park
Did you know that the town of Hendersonville maintains its own mini golf course? The Laura E. Corn Mini-Golf Course at Edwards Park is ideally located on Main Street and open daily through the summer season (except in cases of inclement weather). The course is named after longtime mini golf staff member and community treasure, Laura E. Corn. Many of the holes are ADA accessible.
904 N Main Street, Hendersonville | (828) 697-3084
hendersonvillenc.gov/parks/mini-golf-edwards-park
Maggie Valley Carpet Golf
Maggie Valley Carpet Golf has been family owned and operated since 1963! Their two 18-hole championship courses offer lots of fun for the whole family. Prepared to play regularly? The 10-game ticket offers a 25% discount and never expires!
3054 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley | (828) 926-3255
Salt Face Mule Brewing Company
Grab a pint, pick your putter, and play the mini golf courses at Salt Face Mule. Two courses of 18 holes each offer various challenges for different skill sets. Located just north of Asheville, it’s a perfect spot for parties, fundraisers, and tournaments. Look for weekly specials where you can bundle your dinner, beer, and mini golf for a discounted price!
450 Weaverville Highway, Asheville | (828) 484-7474
Tropical Gardens Mini Golf
Tropical Gardens is your ideal destination for a fun weekend for the whole family. Their 18-hole miniature golf course is one of Asheville’s must-see places. Enjoy a course full of adventure and shaded paths, and featuring exotic animals, waterfalls, and even a volcano! No matter your age, you are sure to enjoy testing your golf skills on this unique and challenging course. Join the Frequent Golfer Club to receive a free game after every ten.
956 Patton Avenue, Asheville | (828) 252-2207
Vic’s Place
Play mini golf on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Vic’s Place, which sits under the pleasant shade of pine, poplar, oak, and rhododendrons. The ADA accessible, 18-hole course is laid out across a natural setting with water features, including a pond. While you’re there, enjoy the brand new clubhouse with Vic’s memorabilia and 15 flavors of shaved ice. Follow them on Instagram for daily specials.
67 Meadow View Road, Spruce Pine
Live near your favorite Western North Carolina mini golf course
Western North Carolina is a mosaic of warm, welcoming communities. That’s one of the reasons why the region has soared in popularity in recent years! It is just as easy to discover a private rural community in Waynesville as it is an urban condominium building overlooking bustling Asheville, an artfully-designed master planned golf community in Henderson County, a home just off the upcoming Ecusta Trail in Brevard, or an historic neighborhood like Biltmore Forest.
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