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These 3 Cape Cod mini golf courses made TripAdvisor's list of best in New England
Miniature golf really is fun for all ages.
Whether you're a kid at a birthday party, a young adult with your friends after work, or a family on a Cape Cod vacation, you can enjoy mini golf however old you are.
However, it can be hard to decide which mini golf course to go to in Massachusetts, and you definitely don't want to pick a dud.
Mini golf on Cape Cod: Top 5 places according to readers
Tripadvisor recently released a list of the 15 best mini golf courses in New England to visit, sorted by traveler favorites (calculated with data like reviews, ratings, number of page views and user location), and found five Bay State mini golf courses they say are the best to visit. Three of those are on Cape Cod.
Here are the top five mini golf courses Tripadvisor recommended in the Commonwealth.
PuttShack, Boston
PuttShack was ranked No. 12 on the list of best New England mini golf courses to visit on Tripadvisor, when sorted by traveler favorites.
"Get your game face ready!" The Tripadvisor webpage said. "We're bringing good vibes only as you play our fun, tech-infused mini golf perfect for everyone from pairs to parties in unique event spaces."
The PuttShack website said that for nine holes or a whole game of mini golf, the cost for adults is $18 per player for each course they play. Young adults and teenagers, ages 13 to 20, must also pay $18 per player and per course. Kids ages 12 and under must be with an adult and cost $10 to play per putter for each course.
The PuttShack also offers a Sunday-only "All You Can Putt" special, the cost is $30 per person for adults and teenagers and $17 per child (ages 12 and under), according to the website.
You can find PuttShack Boston at 58 Pier 4 Blvd. in Boston.
Harbor Lights Mini Golf & Ice Cream, Brewster
Harbor Lights Mini Golf & Ice Cream ranked No. 9 on the list of the best New England mini golf courses to visit on Tripadvisor, when sorted by traveler favorites.
"A fun and relaxing mini golf course in the heart of Brewster," the Tripadvisor webpage said. "Offering ice cream, beer, and wine — perfect for families, couples, and vacationers looking for things to do nearby!"
The Harbor Lights Mini Golf & Ice Cream website said the course is comprised of 18 holes and costs $10 for adults to play, $9 for children 12 and below to play and $5 to replay a course.
You can find Harbor Lights Mini Golf & Ice Cream at 81 Underpass Road.
Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World, Yarmouth
Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World was ranked No. 8 on the list of best New England mini golf courses to visit on Tripadvisor, when sorted by traveler favorites.
"Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World is Cape Cod's premiere sports complex featuring fun and excitement for the whole family!" The Tripadvisor webpage said.
The cost to play mini golf at Skull Island Adventure Golf on Cape Cod is $15 per person, with children ages 3 and under getting in for free. They also offer a senior and military discount of $2 off the regular rate.
"Skull Island is the perfect destination for your next family vacation or day trip. Activities include; mini golf, driving range, go-karts, and a large arcade," the webpage said.
You can visit Cape Cod's Skull Island mini golf course at 934 MA-28 in South Yarmouth.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, Yarmouth
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf was ranked No. 4 on the list of best New England mini golf courses to visit.
"All ages can 'meet the challenge' on our two 18-hole championship courses. Test your luck, mates, on the imaginative Captain's Course or the bold Blackbeard's Course," the Pirate's Cove website said. "Discover the fun!"
The Pirate's Cove website said the cost to play both the Captain's Course and Blackbeard's Course is the same at $13.50 for adults and $12.50 for children (ages 4 to 12), and children 3 and under get in for free.
You can find Pirate's Cove at 728 Main Street in South Yarmouth.
Trombetta's Farm, Marlborough
Trombetta's Farm was ranked No. 2 on the list of best New England mini golf courses to visit.
"In 1985 we built our indoor 18-hole miniature golf course. It is a 450-foot-long course and is open year-round," the Trombetta's Farm website said. "It's challenging enough to entertain all ages and surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers you won't find elsewhere!"
The website said that children and seniors get in for $8 each and adults can putt for $9 each.
"Spacious and heated for winter comfort, you can listen to relaxing background music while playing," the Trombetta's Farm website said. "The facility is available for any event: including birthday parties, corporate events, tournaments, fund raisers, and many more."
You can find Trombetta's Farm at 655 Farm Road #2763 in Marlborough.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod mini golf courses made TripAdvisor list of best in MA
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