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⛳️ Take a Mulligan

Play mini-golf at these six Austin-area courses
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. | Photo courtesy Consumable Content
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.

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Photo by Anthony Chase

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.

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.

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Photo provided by Margaret Dismukes

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).
 
Events
Wednesday, July 31
  • Ballet Adagios Workshop | Wednesday, July 31 | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness | $62 | Join in on a three-week workshop to hone in on some fundamental skills.
  • Free Furniture Market | Wednesday, July 31 | 6:30-8 p.m. | University of Texas at Austin | Free | This is the last day to pick up free furniture on a first-come, first-served basis at this market.
Thursday, Aug. 1
  • “Pulp Fiction” | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $12 | This star-studded thriller is responsible for some of the most iconic scenes in the modern era.
Friday, Aug. 2
  • 48 Hour Improv Marathon | Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Hideout Theatre | $5-$48 | Watch eight brave (or silly, you decide) comics perform for 48 hours straight.
  • Third Eye Blind | Friday, Aug. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater | $28-$110 | The rock band is bringing the “Summer God Tour” back with special guest Yellowcard.
Plan Ahead
  • Austin Coffee Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $24-$58 | Sip brews from some of Austin’s best roasters at this event also featuring tea and food.
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News Notes
Development
  • The new owner of St. Elmo Public Market plans to open a multifamily development next door to the market that never opened. The unnamed project is projected to have 230 units, 10% of which will be priced to rent at 50% median family income as part of Austin’s Density Bonus 90 program. (Austin Business Journal)
Biz
  • Furniture retailer Coach Potatoes — long known for its statue, which now resides at Circuit of the Americas — will take over the 100,000-sqft lease and former home of Furniture Mall of Texas. Couch Potatoes plans to hold a grand opening at 2901 N. I-35 around Labor Day. (Austin Business Journal)
Eat
  • The 2024 H-E-B Quest for Texas Best finalists are here and two Austin products made the cut: Birria Queen’s Seasoning Bombs and Certified Country Lemonade’s Frozen Lemonade and Sweet Tea. The winners will be announced on Friday, Aug. 9 at Fair Park in Dallas.
Concert
  • Texas native Post Malone is bringing his “F-1 Trillion” tour to the Germania Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets to see the rapper and singer go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2.
Olympics
  • The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France. Team USA took home the gold in gymnastics and former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler is projected to win gold during individual stroke play — keep up with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes via KVUE.
Sports
  • Has the Olympic debut of breaking made you want to dance? Austin-founded breakdancing competition series Bboy City 2024 will bring Olympic athletes Logan Edra and Jeffrey Luis to town as judges Friday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Sept. 1.
Cause
  • Time to find your ulti-mutt best friend. In celebration of National Mutt Day, Austin Pets Alive! is discounting dog adoptions to $31. The special only runs today at the Cesar Chavez and Tarrytown locations.
Listen
  • As Longhorn football prepares to play their first SEC game, what’s going to change for coach Sarkisian and the team? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
  • Meet your new shopping BFF. ShopUp is a free, AI-powered app that shares discounts + deals from your favorite local shops, restaurants, groceries, and more. Bonus: It can even help you earn extra credit card rewards with personalized recs. Download Apple or Android.*
Finance
  • Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*
 
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💫 Shoot for the stars

Local restaurants deserving of a Michelin star, according to Austinites
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Get lost in Barley Swine’s deep beer list and rotating menus. | Photo courtesy @barleyswine
Count your lucky stars, because the Michelin Guide is coming to Texas.

We asked our newsletter readers + Instagram subscribers to share restaurants they think deserve a Michelin star. Here are some of the most popular answers.

Uchi + Uchiko | Founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole, these Japanese restaurants are known for elevated offerings.

Hestia | The modern grill-house holds many accolades from publications including the Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, and Esquire.

Barley Swine + Odd Duck | Owned by acclaimed Chef Bryce Gilmore, these restaurants focus on serving innovative dishes made with local ingredients.

Canje | Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph creates Caribbean-inspired flavors at this restaurant (which is under the same hospitality group as Hestia), often using local produce and protein.

Suerte + Este | From Mexico-native Chef Fermín Núñez, these restaurants hone in on flavors of his home country from the inland cities to the coast.

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