Jul 26, 2023 - Things to Do

Adults-only mini-golf chain The Puttery debuts in downtown Minneapolis

Audrey Kennedy

The Puttery in Charlotte, N.C. Photo: Drive Shack

Mini golf is taking over the Twin Cities, starting with the late July opening of the adults-only chain The Puttery in downtown Minneapolis.

Driving the news: It's the first of several planned putt-putt courses geared toward adults. The founders of Topgolf are opening two locations of their boozy chain Puttshack in North Loop and Edina's Southdale Center in 2024.

Plus: Local institutions are also joining the trend — the Minnesota State Fair announced Tuesday it is adding a themed course this year by the creators of Can Can Wonderland.

Zoom in: Uptown Collab has closed indefinitely, but putt-putt fans of all ages can check out these three courses:

Skyline Mini Golf: Putt across the Walker Art Center's rooftop at the seasonal 10-hole golf course open through Oct. 1. Reservations are recommended.

Can Can Wonderland: The 18-hole course, which starts with a mini Ferris wheel and ends with a golden toilet, is the centerpiece of the popular all-ages arcade in St Paul.

Big Stone Mini Golf: People can enjoy a round at this popular 14-hole course in Minnetrista and explore the attached sculpture garden and animal farm after the game.

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