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Top 4 Places to Play a Fun Round of Miniature Golf in Gatlinburg

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March 14, 2018

If you are hoping to play a round of mini golf with your family and friends while on vacation in the Smokies, you will be delighted to know that Gatlinburg is home to some of the best mini-golf courses in the country! So grab a pencil, scorecard and a putter to enjoy one of these awesome courses and see if you have what it takes to get a hole in one! Here are the top 4 places to play a fun round of miniature golf in Gatlinburg:

1. Circus Golf

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If you are exploring the streets of downtown Gatlinburg, you won’t be able walk by Circus Golf without wanting to stop! Step inside to play this exciting blacklight course that combines the wacky atmosphere of a circus funhouse with a miniature golf course. While playing through the course, you will experience animatronic characters, custom sound effects and other interactive features. The best part of all is that the course is situated completely indoors so that you can play rain or shine!

2. Hillbilly Golf

Experience the some of the world’s most unusual miniature golf courses at Hillbilly Golf, a Gatlinburg classic that has been in business for more than 46 years! Start your adventure with an incline ride that takes you 300 feet straight up the mountain above Gatlinburg, where you can choose from one of two challenging 18-hole courses. Test your skills at avoiding all of the hillbilly obstacles, ranging from rocky walls and native plants, to outhouses. This is a unique adventure that is sure to be a highlight of your vacation in the Smoky Mountains!

3. Hazzard Country Club Mini-Golf

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Another fun place to play miniature golf in Gatlinburg is at Cooter’s Family Fun Center, an indoor entertainment center based on the hit TV show, “The Dukes of Hazzard,” that aired from 1979 to 1985. Fans of the show will remember Ben “Cooter” Jones, who is the host of this entertainment venue that has all types of memorabilia from the beloved television program. One of the main attractions is Hazzard Country Club Mini-Golf, where you will find challenging trick shots at every hole!

4. Treasure Quest Golf

If you ever wanted to pretend you were Indiana Jones on a hunt for hidden treasure, now is your chance at Treasure Quest Golf! This championship indoor mini-golf course features spectacular theming with artifacts like an ancient jungle temple, an Egyptian tomb and even dinosaurs! As an added bonus, 5 of the holes are blacklight holes to make your adventure even more exciting!

Where to Stay

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Stay close to all of this amazing mini-golf action with a vacation at Alpine Chalet Rentals! Our incredible cabins have everything you need for a wonderful getaway to the Smoky Mountains, including comfortable bedrooms, full kitchens, hot tubs, fireplaces and more! Come find out for yourself why guests love returning year after year to our cabins in the Smokies!

Check out all of our Smoky Mountain cabins today to stay near these unique courses where you can play a fun round of miniature golf in Gatlinburg! We hope to see you soon at Alpine Chalet Rentals!