Summertime is the time to make memories with loved ones, and it’s always good to get outside in the fresh air. When you’re looking for a way to spend some quality time with friends and family, a game of mini-golf might be just what you need. If so, you’ll want to head to Pirates Cove Adventure Golf in Rapid City. This isn’t just any ordinary mini golf course; it’s a fun, pirate-themed adventure that’s like a little oasis.
Welcome to Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf! Get ready for a swashbuckling good time as you make your way through this pirate-themed course in Rapid City.
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Step up, choose your favorite color, and get your putter and ball. Admission is $8 for children ages 4-12; $9 for adults. Kids ages 3 and younger golf for free.
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This 18-hole course is not a typical mini-golf experience - it’s a beautifully-designed oasis that’s like walking through a garden. With its pretty waterfall and lush greenery, you can see why this place won the beautification award from Rapid City!
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Make your way through the 18 holes, each of which offers its own unique challenges, and try to avoid sending your ball into the water.
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You’ll cross bridges, go past waterfalls, and even golf right behind a waterfall during your journey. Both kids and adults will love the challenges this course presents.
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Along the way, you’ll learn some fun pirate lore. Did you know that some 18th century pirates created their flags to fool unsuspecting merchant ships into thinking they were from another country?
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Pirates lurk around every corner of the course. Some are awaiting rescue after their ship has sunk…
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…and others obviously had a little bit too much fun in the crow’s nest!
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One thing’s for sure: pirates loved their treasures! You’ll find these three guarding the jewels and treasures that they’ve stolen during their conquests on the sea.
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Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is perfect for everyone in the family. It’s open for the season from May through mid-October. Visit seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Learn more about Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf on its website. Have you played this mini-golf course? Tell us about your experience!
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Address: 1500 North Lacrosse Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701
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