Swing the Summer Away: 51 Top Minigolf Courses In The U.S.

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The very first minigolf course opened in Scotland in 1876. The Ladies’ Putting Club of St. Andrews was built out of necessity to adhere to a societal convention that women golfers “not take the club back past their shoulder.”

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That first green may not have had the obstacles we associate with the game today but it proved incredibly popular nonetheless, and similar courses began popping up around the world.

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Here's a list of the best minigolf courses in every state according to ratings and data from Tripadvisor.

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Hawaii: Kauai Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens

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Wyoming: Cody City Park Miniature Golf Course, Cody

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Washington DC: Swingers The Crazy Golf Club, Dupont Circle

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Massachusetts: Pirate’s Cove, South Yarmouth

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Florida: Congo River Golf Orlando

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Swing the Summer Away: 51 Top Minigolf Courses In The U.S.

The very first minigolf course opened in Scotland in 1876. The Ladies’ Putting Club of St. Andrews was built out of necessity to adhere to a societal convention that women golfers “not take the club back past their shoulder.”

That first green may not have had the obstacles we associate with the game today but it proved incredibly popular nonetheless, and similar courses began popping up around the world.

Here's a list of the best minigolf courses in every state according to ratings and data from Tripadvisor.

Hawaii: Kauai Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens

Surrounded by one of Hawaii’s lush botanical gardens, Kauai Mini Golf may be the most beautiful course on our list.

Wyoming: Cody City Park Miniature Golf Course, Cody

Over 20,000 players visit it each summer. For just $5 per person, visitors play the 18 holes, based on landmarks in and around the Wyoming town.

Washington DC: Swingers The Crazy Golf Club, Dupont Circle

An adults-only 20,000-square foot, two-story, indoor minigolf course that combines craft cocktails with classic obstacles

Massachusetts: Pirate’s Cove, South Yarmouth

Boston Magazine wrote that a visit here might be “the next best thing” if a trip to a Disney theme park isn’t in the works for your family this year.

Florida: Congo River Golf Orlando

At each of its eight locations across Florida, Congo River Golf takes players on an African-themed adventure

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