Puttering around for something to do? How about a round of Putt-Putt? Put your strategic skills to the test with some friendly competition at these five fun courses in Northern Virginia.
Jefferson Falls Mini Golf
This newly renovated course at Jefferson District Park has 18 holes and an event pavilion with picnic tables in case you want to turn your golf outing into a party. Navigate obstacles while enjoying a view of the manmade waterfall and pond. Check the website for operating hours. 7900 Lee Highway/Route 29, Falls Church
Mini Golf at Upton Hill Regional Park
This park may be best known as the home of Ocean Dunes Waterpark and the Climb UPton aerial ropes course, but it’s got mini golf and batting cages, too. Bring a swimsuit and make a day of it. Check the website for hours. 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Perch Putt
Recently reopened for the season, this airy mini golf course sits 11 stories high atop Capital One Center in Tysons. In addition to navigating obstacles to score a hole-in-one, players can sip frozen drinks from the tiki-style Rhum Roost, and fuel up with Korean braised short ribs from Bap Bowl or street tacos from Los Dos Carlos. The Perch sky park also offers lawn games, a Starr Hill Biergarten and live entertainment Tuesday-Sunday. 1805 Capital One Drive, Tysons
Masterpiece Mini Golf
Tee off amid great works of art on the lawn at Workhouse Arts Center. Putt over a panel from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and giggle at Banksy’s work at this course featuring holes handcrafted by Workhouse artists and builders. “The project is believed to be the only art history-themed golf course in the country entirely designed by working artists,” according to the center. Open Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $15. 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton
Burke Lake Mini Golf
Nestled in Fairfax Station’s 888-acre Burke Lake Park is a mini golf course just off the main hiking/biking/running trail. Take cover under shady trees while you wait your turn on the turf. Club sizes are available for players ages 2 through adult. Check the website for operating hours, and reserve your tee time online. Other fun kid-centric activities at the park include train and carousel rides, an ice cream parlor (conveniently located next to the mini golf course), and a marina where you can rent rowboats, canoes and fishing kayaks. 7115 Ox Road, Fairfax Station