8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Gatlinburg

When it comes to family fun, Gatlinburg has visitors of all ages covered. The city offers a wide variety of activities the whole group can enjoy, with everything from mountain coasters to escape rooms available. But if it’s a classic, timeless pastime you seek, look no further than Gatlinburg’s many mini-golf courses.

This guide to the eight best mini-golf courses in Gatlinburg includes a few extra recommendations just outside of town. Read on to find out which courses you want to visit, and book your stay with Prestige Vacation Rentals, so you won’t be far from the (mini) greens.

1. Gatlin’s Mini Golf

• 716 Parkway # 219, Gatlinburg, TN
• Two 18-hole mini golf courses sharing historical facts

Located outdoors on a landscaped hillside, Gatlin’s Mini Golf consists of two award-winning courses with 18 holes apiece. While you putt, you’ll get to learn more about Gatlinburg’s early years and first settlers via stories told at each hole. Players can even put in a shorter game at the indoor black light nine-hole course, making for 45 holes in total across all courses.

Mini golf is just part of the excitement at Gatlin’s, which also features bumper cars, laser tag, and a gel blaster course. If you manage to run through all the mini-golf holes, you can try your hand at one of the other attractions on site.

2. Hillbilly Golf

• 340 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
• Appalachian-themed dual courses perched on a hillside

Opened on July 4, 1971, this beloved local institution more than lives up to its name. Hillbilly Golf’s two courses have been decked out with a truly Appalachian feel, using antique farm equipment, a vintage bathtub, and many other one-of-a-kind items to present a challenge for golfers.

Perhaps most unusual of all, though, is the mechanized cart that carries players up the steep incline to the start of both courses—little ones will love the ride.

One caveat: Hillbilly Golf does close during winter for annual maintenance and repairs. Make sure to check the official Facebook page before planning your trip.

3. Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf

• 188 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
• Frontier-themed mini golf course suited for all skill levels

Part of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in downtown Gatlinburg, Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf has two 18-hole courses designed to suit the whole family. Both courses are easy enough for even the youngest putters to try out, but only one player can be deemed the King of the Wild Frontier. Even if you don’t earn the coveted title, though, animated animals and interactive displays will keep you entertained all game long.

To save money and get access to the many other activities at Ripley’s, you can bundle your mini-golf pass with other experiences—including another mini-golf course, Old MacDonald’s Farm in Sevierville.

4. Treasure Quest Miniature Golf

• 653 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
• Indoor course perfect for a rainy day

Since Treasure Quest’s 18-hole mini-golf course is located indoors, this one’s a no-brainer while exploring the Parkway on a rainy or hot day. You won’t have a hard time finding the course, either, since the many eye-catching decorations can be spotted from right outside the doors. The holes here are relatively straightforward, so Treasure Quest isn’t quite as challenging as other mini-golf courses, but this could be a bonus for those visiting with little ones.

To add to the excitement, five of the holes are played under a black light. Get into the treasure-hunting spirit and keep an eye out for any alligators underfoot.

5. Toy Box Mini Golf

• 112 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN
• Toy-themed activity center with mini-golf and more

You’ll find Toy Box Mini Golf just outside of Dollywood amusement park. While Dollywood is one of the Southeast’s biggest destinations, Toy Box Mini Golf offers even more hours of entertainment for all ages, centered on, of course, an 18-hole putt-putt course. Each hole is located next to a different giant toy, from Jenga-like blocks to slinkys; in fact, Toy Box is billed as the first toy-themed miniature golf course in the world.

Other amenities on-site include a toy store, a laser maze, and photo ops with giant toys. Make sure to watch where you’re going, as you might just end up being tempted by the park’s colorful candy store.

6. Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf

• 3010 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
• Sprawling, family-friendly adventure park

Part of a small chain located across the East Coast, Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf in Pigeon Forge has amassed a loyal following thanks to its relaxed courses and adventure-focused theme. The two 18-hole courses take visitors on a far-ranging journey with Professor Hacker across a pirate ship, a temple, and a volcano to find riches untold. It all starts with a ride on a “mining car,” which will carry you up a hill to the top of the course to begin.

The course closes for inclement winter weather, as well as certain holidays. As always, check the website or call ahead before visiting.

7. Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay Mini Golf

• 2420 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
• Immersive mini-golf adventure with one-of-a-kind challenges

While many mini-golf courses tell a story, none do so in quite the same way as Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay. This epic adventure consists of a fully themed experience designed to immerse visitors in a single storyline, all the way down to the food and beverages. From the rooftop Sky Pirates course to the “underwater” indoor Mermaid course, players can participate in a mini-golf outing like no other.

One of the newest mini-golf courses to open in the Gatlinburg area, Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay captivates visitors with its creative storytelling and decor. Naturally, the whole family is welcome to participate in this lengthy quest.

8. Crave Golf Club

• 2925 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
• Dual 19-hole golf courses with a sugary-sweet theme

While 18-hole greens are par for the course (no pun intended) in mini-golf, Crave Golf Club ups the ante with two separate 19-hole courses. The winner of a 2023 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, Crave takes players to sweets-styled environs like Rock Candy Mountain, Bubblegum Garden, and the Jellybean Jungle, all while steadily climbing up a hill and onto a roof.

Crave is in the same family of parks as Toy Box Mini Golf and Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, so you can access all of the fun on one action-packed park hopper pass. This pass will also get you into the TopJump Trampoline and Extreme Arena, where the kids can hop off any excess energy.

Where to Stay in Gatlinburg

By now, you probably get the gist—when it comes to mini-golfing in Gatlinburg, you have plenty of options at your fingertips. Perhaps you’ve already picked out one (or more!) on this list to add to your itinerary. Even if you’re still on the fence, many of these courses are centrally located, making it easy for you to swing by and decide on a spur-of-the-moment game.

In the meantime, make sure to book your stay with Prestige Vacation Rentals. Located all around the Gatlinburg area, our comfortable cabins will help you rest up for the many mini-golf games ahead.