Play mini-golf at these six Austin-area courses

Need an indoor activity or a way to get the kids out of the house? These local mini-golf courses are a putt above the rest.

An indoor mini-golf course with various creatively designed holes and pathways. In the foreground, there's a small table with a drink and a golf scorecard. The mini-golf course features colorful and artistic elements, including graffiti-style decorations and unique structures like bridges and tunnels. Several people are seen playing mini-golf, adding to the lively atmosphere. The background includes a well-lit area with more mini-golf holes and a bar where people are gathered, enhancing the social and recreational ambiance of the space. — Putt your ball across the Pennybacker Bridge while you sip on a craft cocktail at the Dirdie Birdie.

We’re asking fore a friend — when was the last time you hit the links?

Whether you need a place to entertain the kids, take someone on a date, or test your skills, here are 6 mini-golf courses where you can tee off.

a mini-golf hole with a bright red putting surface, surrounded by blue-lit barriers and pathways. Two mannequins dressed as showgirls, adorned with red sequined outfits and large feathered headdresses, are positioned on either side of the golf hole, adding to the theatrical atmosphere. In the background, a large mural showcases three showgirls in dynamic poses, dressed in elaborate costumes with vibrant feathered accessories. The mural and mannequins contribute to a lively, Las Vegas-style showgirl theme — Austin’s Putt Vegas course will have you contemplating a trip to Sin City.

Austin’s, 16231 IH-35, Pflugerville | This all-around entertainment complex is home to an 18-hole outdoor course, a 12-hole Las Vegas-themed indoor course, plus go-karts, bumper boats, bowling, laser tag, and much more.

Dirdie Birdie, 10910 Domain Dr., Ste. #120 | Come hungry when you stop by the Dirdie Birdie, because owners Vik and Lina Khasat designed the space to raise the par with a full food, drink, and brunch menu. After you eat, enjoy 12 holes of indoor mini-golf themed around our fair city.

Dreamland Dripping Springs, 2770 US-290, Dripping Springs | At this entertainment powerhouse, golf comes in two forms: mini and disc. The two mini-golf courses will walk you through a sculpture garden, while disc golf will have you playing on multiple terrains. When you return, there’s a splash pad, pickleball courts, and a full restaurant and bar to retreat to.

Two topiary longhorns — one wearing a cowboy hat — on a fake golf course with a in front of a sign reading "Holey Moley Golf Club" — Don’t miss the topiary Longhorns inside the club.

Holey Moley, 807 E. 4th St. | The Australia-based venue gets the par-tee started with three courses (totaling 27 holes) themed around outer space, the candy shop, the museum, and more. Plus, you’ll find karaoke rooms + two bars.

Main Event, 13301 N. US Hwy. 183 | Play glow-in-the-dark mini-golf before you hit the bowling alley, play at the arcade, and challenge your buddies to a friendly game of billiards.

A photo of some Peter Pan Mini Golf courses in the 1960s. — This six-decade-old photo shows what Peter Pan Mini Golf looked like in the 1960s.

Peter Pan Mini-Golf, 1207 Barton Springs Rd. | This local staple has been standing since 1948, sporting the same sculptures across two courses and 36 holes that delighted Austinites generations ago. Pro tip: this mini-golf course is BYOB, so feel free to bring a cooler (without glass).

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