Indoor Putt Putt Charlotte NC : The Best Indoor Mini Golf Courses In Queen City
Who doesn’t love putt putt, especially when you can play no matter the weather or season. When it comes to indoor putt putt, Charlotte NC has a few great options that offer a fun experience for a good value. These indoor mini golf courses make for a great activity for rainy or hot days, a fun outing with friends or for couples, or something the whole family can enjoy together. Enjoy!
- Best Indoor Putt Putt Charlotte NC :
- For 21+ : The Puttery Charlotte NC
- For Families : Monster Mini Golf Charlotte
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- Alternative Options
Both of the best indoor putt putt Charlotte NC courses provide different but equally unique and fun experiences. Whether you choose The Puttery or Monster Mini Golf will depend first on whether you have kids or adults under 21 with the you, and if not whether your group is more interested in black lights and arcade games, or cocktails, food and lounging around between rounds.
The Puttery Indoor Putt Putt Charlotte NC : Top Choice For 21+
Cocktails, themed indoor putt putt and great food = a good night. The Puttery Charlotte NC is our top choice for the best indoor mini-golf course in the area for anyone 21 and up. Puttery is adults only and that’s because they offer the unique experience of getting to drink craft cocktails, draft beer or wine while playing themed mini golf in a well designed facility with a great atmosphere.
The Puttery is located on 210 Rampart St in Charlotte’s South End. You can either pick a tee time and buy tickets online prior to visiting or you can pick a tee time and pay at the front desk, unless they aren’t already sold out. Weekend nights get crazy, so we recommend going on a week night or earlier in the day on the weekend if you don’t want the crowds. Also, the Unlimited Golf option is the way to go so you can play both courses.
Puttery Charlotte has a great atmosphere, with music playing at the perfect volume and a lounge area with plenty of places to sit while you aren’t golfing. The lounge areas make it a much more comfortable experience than your average mini-golf, so you can lounge around, re-up on cocktails, get a bite to eat and mingle between rounds when you’re ready to sit after a competitive game of mini golf.
They even have whimsical themed cocktails like “The Hole in One”, and a pretty large food menu for either quick bites or a full dinner – all of which can be had either in the lounge area, at the bar or at a table. They also have second bars on each course and servers that can get you a drink while you’re playing on the more crowded days.
There are two themed courses, the Conservatory and the Library, and both are great but the Library seems to offer more challenging holes. Each 9-hole course offers a unique electronic scoring system as well, so you can use your hands to hold your cocktails instead of a scoring card – although they do have cup holders you can use also. The electronic scoring system means you can see how you measure up against the top players in other groups currently playing, with a ranking board on the wall.
Watch out for the photo spots on each course where you can stand in front of a screen while it takes your picture. Perfect date night souvenir. š
Overall, the Puttery in Charlotte NC offers a unique and immersive experience that is great for both groups and couples, especially those that like the occasional cocktail. Read a review from when I visited Puttery Charlotte NC with my husband for more info.
If you do visit Puttery, make sure to check out Pins Mechanical Co right next door, which has free indoor/outdoor games and even a big slide (for kids AND adults!).
Indoor Putt Putt Charlotte NC – Monster Mini Golf Charlotte : Top Choice For Families
The other option for the best indoor putt putt Charlotte NC is Monster Mini Golf. Located about 15 minutes from the center of Uptown, this indoor glow 18-hole course is great for people of all ages so the whole family can join in on the fun. But don’t get me wrong, this place is not just for families and children! They regularly have DJs and upbeat music and a surprisingly challenging mini golf course complete with animatronics and moving props. Plus, a large amount of arcade games, and other activities like a lazer maze and mini bowling. It’s hard to get bored here.
There’s no need to purchase tickets online and they can be purchased once you arrive. When we visited it wasn’t too crowded either, which really added to the experience so we could play mini golf and arcades games without too much standing around. Also, parking is ample and nothing to worry about.
In our opinion the best part of this indoor putt putt is the glow in the dark black lights, creating a unique atmosphere that feels extra fun. We also loved the moving props and animatronics that were a bit Disney-like. Make sure to watch the giant monster in the corner closely. š
The holes are short but surprised us with how challenging they could be. When we visited, it wasn’t too crowded either which really added to the experience so we could play mini golf and arcades games without too much standing around.
After you’re finished playing golf, there are tons of arcade games built for both young and old. You’ll have the chance to win prizes too, adding to the excitement – especially for little ones. For even more fun you can try mini bowling or the lazer maze also. Although all of the activities cost extra, it won’t break the bank and is overall an affordable activity for date night, groups or families to enjoy.
They don’t have a bar or fresh food available, but they do have vending machines for drinks and snacks. Overall, Monster Mini Golf Charlotte is more of an impressive dark family entertainment center than just a mini-golf course, offering a unique glow golf experience along with arcade games, mini bowling and lazer tag. For more info visit the Monster Mini Golf website.
Indoor Putt Putt Charlotte NC – Courses That Have Closed
Sadly, the well loved Strike Mini Golf in Plaza Midwood has closed indefinitely. Thankfully the Puttery Charlotte offers a great alternative.
Best Alternatives & Outdoor Mini Golf In Charlotte NC
If you’re open to outdoor putt putt or other indoor games, there are plenty of alternatives you can explore outside of the Puttery and Monster Mini Golf.
Best Alternative : Frankie’s Fun Park Indoor Arcade & Outdoor Mini Golf In Charlotte NC
Frankie’s Fun Park in Huntersville NC right outside of Charlotte offers a massive indoor/outdoor playground with indoor attractions like arcade games, lazer tag and bowling, alongside 54 holes of outdoor mini golf, rides and more. Plus, food and drinks including draft beer – making it an all day destination. Frankie’s is a great alternative for a rainy day if you aren’t tied to mini golf or if you think the weather may clear eventually.
Best Outdoor Mini Golf In Charlotte NC
There are plenty of outdoor mini golf courses in Charlotte NC as well, offering a great alternative to the indoor putt putt courses when the weather is good and to get some fresh air.
At High Seas, you’ll find a challenging and fun outdoor 18-hole course along with a separate beer garden and lawn games. Mr. Putty’s is another great option, which also has a ropes course that kids love.
More Things to Do In Charlotte NC
Looking for more activities in Charlotte NC? You’re in luck because there are so many great spots. Pins Mechanical Co is right Read my blog on 45+ things to do in NoDa Charlotte NC to explore Charlotte’s art district, or my full guide to the best things to do in Charlotte for couples here.
Lauren Kessel
Lauren Kessel is the author of this blog post and the creator of the Inspired Backpacker travel blog. She is a passionate digital nomad, with the mission to make slow travel a more accessible way of life for everyone. Lauren believes travel is an important means of education and more importantly, a way for people of different cultures to come together and understand each other better. She has a BS in Tourism and has planned countless domestic and international trips for herself, her family and friends, having visited over 12 countries and 30 states so far.
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