Crave Golf Club

Two courses and an easy evening

⏱ 1 to 2 hours👤 All ages$

Pigeon Forge has more mini golf per mile than almost anywhere in America, so choosing a course can feel like a lottery. Crave Golf Club stands out for its layout and care: courses are landscaped with rock features, water elements and themed obstacles, and the greens are maintained for a smooth roll rather than the scrappy lumps of some older courses. The venue sells either a single round or a two-course ticket, which suits different appetites: one round is a quick, cheap activity, and two courses make a proper evening. Because the courses are different, playing both feels like two separate games rather than a repeat.

The strengths of a mini-golf outing are its simplicity and its inclusiveness. Anyone can play, scores matter as much or as little as the group wants, and the pace is relaxed enough for conversation. Children can enjoy it from toddler age with help, and grandparents can walk the course comfortably, though some courses include small slopes and steps. Competition adds humour: the group that argues about scoring tends to remember the evening more than the group that plays silently. Courses are outdoors, which means shade and heat matter in summer and the lights make it a pleasant after-dinner activity when the temperature drops. In cold weather or rain, check whether play is running.

Planning is easy. Parking is on site, tickets can be bought in advance and a round for four takes about an hour, though weekends and holidays are busier and may add a wait. Wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen and a hat in summer and carry water. If you only want a short activity between a show and dinner, choose one course; if the evening is free, play both. Pair it with ice cream on the Parkway or a ride on the nearby attractions. For a family trip with a mix of ages it is one of the most reliable low-effort activities in the corridor, and unlike the large attractions it has no minimum height, no queue for a ride and no need to plan around a show schedule.

Mini golf is a forgiving game for mixed ages, and the best rule is to keep it light. Use a simple scoring convention, cap the strokes per hole at six to keep the pace moving and let younger players tee off from a shorter distance if the course allows it. If you plan to play at dusk, bring insect repellent in summer and a light layer in spring and autumn. After the last hole, the Parkway offers plenty of dessert options within a short drive, which is part of the tradition.