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2245 Hendersonville Rd
Arden, North Carolina 28704
We had a great time!! The course is very well maintained - the landscaping is beautiful ?? employees were pleasant, and they sell ice cream inside! Very good experience
Ive putted here a few times over the years- it's got quite a few holes that are challenging for players of all ages and skill levels! Each time I've been there the staff has been exceptionally accommodating! They also serve local ice cream to celebrate your new trophy win after the game!!
I saw so many great reviews, so we went there, and it seemed like it needed some updates. That was tolerable. However, the worst part was all of the unruly kids running around interfering with our ability just to simply enjoy our time, and lack of support from the staff to help keep them under control (when the parents would not), so we could enjoy the location and our time there. Even after complaining to management and asking for assistance, we received no help whatsoever. We just received some 'eye r
My kids had a wonderful time. Highly recommend wonderful course! So many family friendly activities. Perfect place to take the kids during the summer break.
The course is really clean and well done. Each hole has unique challenges but is easy enough for my 11 year old. They had virtual golf inside which we didn't do but look interesting. If it was a rainy day it might be worth a try.
Very fun experience. Very well kept. Only complaints are that the putters didn't feel great to hit (not a big issue though) and we showed up at 12pm as soon as they were supposed to open, but no employees were even there for 20 minutes. Edit: Thank you to the owner for getting back to my review about the extenuating circumstance, I had a great experience and don't want something like that to impact my review, thanks!
This place was so much fun; the whole family enjoyed it! The putt putt coarse was clean and in great condition. The kids loved the gem mining. The ice cream was delicious. They even have virtual golf and gelly ball. The staff was helpful and friendly. This is a great place and we will certainly be back!!
Excellent mini golf facility. We would definitely come back! The staff was very friendly. The grounds were well maintained! Some holes had some difficulty but so much fun, and they were in great condition. Highly recommended!
We had my daughter's birthday here and we cannot say what a great experience we had. Everything was already set up when we got there. The staff was attentive and very helpful. They came out to check on how we were doing multiple times. The mini golf course was fun and the girls had a blast!
This was my (2yo) kiddos' first time playing putt putt. Everyone was really nice and we had the place to ourselves. Well, besides sharing the last 3 holes with the geese. It was super cute and clean. I can't wait to go back to play again.
In town for a few days on vacation and the family wanted to find a putt putt. Checked online and the reviews were good so decided to drive a half hour only to find out they closed due to bad weather. 60 degrees and cloudy apparently is bad weather in this area. Try to at least update your Open/Closed status online to keep visitors aware and not wasting their time.
You are welcomed right away by friendly people and you also find that the miniature golf is very affordable and the scenery is beautiful! Dusty makes your time there very enjoyable! We will definitely be returning when we are in the area!
This place was awesome! We went to play laser tag for my sons 10th birthday. Unfortunately the wifi was down but the staff pivoted on a dime! They let us play gelly ball, and when we were done we got some delicious ice cream and slushies. The staff was so incredibly kind and really just wanted to be sure my kids had a great time. Worth every penny and we'll for sure be back!!
My wife and I visited and had a great time! The ice cream was amazing! Outstanding service too.
Lakeview Putt and play is one of our favorite mini golf spots in Asheville! ?? The course is pristine and the surroundings are peaceful and serene! The holes are challenging and we have fun every time we play here! The staff is so awesome and we love their selection of novelty golf balls!
Easy to book mini golf. Very nice staff. The only issue is when going through the course, other players/parents allowed for their children to run around the place and interfere with game play.
We are from Florida and this was such a pleasure to come to. They were kind enough to stay open a little past closing so we could finish the course and get ice-cream! Their ice cream is from a small town creamery. Support Local! Very kind staff! Wound highly recommend.
This miniature gold course is incredibly well maintained and the employees are very friendly! My husband and I enjoyed the "second chance" game rule; you can request to play again for half price if you feel you need a second chance??
This was my family?s first time here today & we really enjoyed it. We had initially booked a GellyBall party (which was a huge hit) and had an extra hour to go after. We had brought in pizza, cupcakes, drinks, everything you'd need for a party (oh yes, to me, it's a huge plus that a venue like this allows outside food & drinks these days!) but we were still given included ice cream & slushies! Nice touch! Beyond that, we had about half an hour of extra time so we decided to pay for the mini golf course, too
Our family LOVES Lakeview Putt & Play. The course is fun and well kept. The staff is the best. They are kind and helpful. We highly recommend that everyone visits this course.
Update: i visited again earlier this week and with a group of work friends - we had SO MUCH fun ! It's truly the nicest course! It's truly owned and operated by real Asheville locals . Me and my coworkers had a great time and it was fun watching the kids putt better than we did! The owners Leslie and David gave us some great tips on places to have after Golf dinner as well ! Coolest VR experience! Family owned and they really offer amazing friendly service - love the course-so beautiful! And they have The
it's a nice little mini golf to occupy the kids for a bit plus that have Virtual Reality games inside and icecream too ! ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??
Such a fun place to come and enjoy with family or friends. We've visited multiple times and it's always a good time. The management keeps the area well maintained and clean.
I went there this evening for an amazing experience I had an absolute blast. Their course is challenging yet fun. Extraordinary well-maintained. Very cool VR experience. Amazing snacks and drinks while we were playing. A great place to have a blast.
Super fun small cores. They have a little ice cream shop in there. Definitely a great date night stop
Had a super fun round of mini-golf ?? for a date afternoon / 828 Biz business outing sans the kids ??
Thank you to Leslie and her daughter for a great day of fun playing Putt Putt and virtual reality for Michael's 14th birthday party. There are not enough stars for this wonderful family atmosphere and Staff
The mini golf course is fantastic. Well kept and very clean. Some very fun bridges and even a jump straight out of a video game.
Great place to hang with the family. Most importantly a great place to hang with the big Kids who can be harder to entertain and keep active. We've come here several times and only had great experiences. The young man who assisted my 12 year old son today was very kind and welcoming to both my son and myself. He was extremely informative yet not condescending which is impressive in its own right. The young man seemed very knowledgeable of how to correctly use the devices and gave my first timer a lot of use
We love this putt-putt place! The prices are reasonable. The course is in pretty good shape with a nice mixture of holes. It's not overly large and has lots of places to sit. There's also a good amount of shade spread throughout for warmer days.
We had a great birthday party experience with the Putt-Putt and Virtual Reality games! The staff were amazing hosts and so friendly and helpful.
A group of 8 visited on a Friday morning at 10 am. The staff was very friendly. There were many colors of golf balls to choose from. The course was very well kept and had some interesting obstacles. The only downside was that there wasn't a lot of shade. More trees or adding more shad would make thos place really great.
I went yesterday with my husband and son. The woman working there was SO friendly and welcoming! The course is well-maintained, and has an accessible loop that accommodated our son?s wheelchair. There's even a selection of yummy ice cream flavors from The Hop. We'll be back!
Loved this place so much we bought a yearly pass for the entire family. Incredible deal as we can play as many times as we want for one low fee. The course is the nicest maintained course I have ever been on and I am 60 years old. For those who knock it because it does not have enough obstacles they are idiots. The course is just challenging enough for the whole family. The owners can be seen maintaining the course constantly, and the staff is the nicest and friendliest you will find anywhere. I absolutely
Great little course! Not a lot of shade but the holes are fun for both adults and my 6 year old. Great ice cream from The Hop, too.
This place is great! Lovely course and lovely staff. We (two adults) stopped by on a whim as we love mini golf and it was a memorable and fun experience. Affordable too. We will be back with friends!
Great mini-golf course! I have been there several times. It's a challenging course with some "shorter" holes with an "easier" shot and then "longer" holes where you have to hit pretty hard to get all the way to the hole. One thing I really love is that they have flags at each hole, like on a full golf course that you have to remove when you get to the last putt. They do help you to see where the hole is at all points, and it can sometimes help you get a hole-in-one if it hits the pin and bounces in. The cou
Jacob at Lakeview Putt & Play in Arden/Skyland was very personable and helpful. He made our little family outing more enjoyable with his jovial disposition and helpful suggestions. Instead of acting like we were intruding or interrupting his "phone time," like so many people do these days, Jacob made us feel welcome! We didn't even see him using his cell phone! We had three kids and four adults in our group. After our Putt & Play game, we all enjoyed some of the great ice cream that Lakeview P&P s
Amazing miniature golf course in Arden! Well maintained, challenging yet fun course, and open year around when your winter putt putt fix needs to be filled. Haven't tried the jelly ball or VR, but it looks fun! Great selection of refreshments too! Highly recommend!
Visited on 5/29 in the morning when they opened. Was a fun course. Well designed and well maintained. They also have VR games which was really fun playing multiplayer for 1st time players. Staff very friendly and helpful. The lady there was a delight. Highly recomend
We had so much fun playing putt putt here! The courses are fun and a little challenging. There's a few places to sit along the way if need be. The staff were super helpful, friendly, and kind.
It was fun. Nice to get out in the sun! Employees friendly!
We love it here! Family friendly, delicious ice cream cones, fun course!
My husband and I had a lot of fun tonight! We like the water features a lot and everything is well kept. There are some tricky holes too! I even got a hole in one on the super long one! I'd recommend!
Was good, great minigolf spot, all levels are there, we has a great time. Prices are fair.
Fun little course. Not the best, but certainly not the worst. Laser tag has been out since Helene rolled through, but that should be back up in short time
My family and I had a blast. The putt putt golf over looking Lake Julian and the VR games with the friendliest service I've ever experienced. I will visit everytime I come to North Carolina.
What a great place to enjoy miniature golf, laser tag, virtual reality games, and Hop ice cream. The owner was so helpful in customizing an outing for our group of 20, and we were even able to bring our own food. Believe me, I'll be stopping by to play a couple rounds of putt putt in the sunshine. It's so conveniently located and even has views of nature and Lake Julian. The grounds are well kept and prices are very reasonable. Don't miss the little gem!
I love putt putt. Having a new course in town near me is a welcomed sight. This course has some very creative holes I've never seen before. I plan to go back!
So happy we tried Lakeview Putt and Play. Really nice mini golf course. I love the flags in each pin. Not very expensive to play. And middle of a Sunday it wasn't too busy. We will definitely be back!
Had a lot of fun. We didn't keep score, just played for fun. The layout was challenging. We loved that. The course was decorated with Halloween decorations, and all were made and placed with much thought . We celebrated our 49th Wedding Anniversary with laughs. Thanks for the memories.
Super fun place! Employee was so kind and helpful and gave us many suggestions on where to go locally while we were visiting. Lots of good putting here. I like that there were hills and stairs, definitely made it more of a challenge. Snow cones are a plus. Sad no arcade though.
Absolutely love this place, highly recommend for getting out and wanting to have a good time, management is absolutely wonderful as well
I had a team building event for work here and it couldn't have gone any better! The employees were incredibly friendly and helpful. They allowed us to use a covered picnic table to set up dinner for our group. The putt putt course is well kept and had some cool obstacles. Next time I will try the VR!
Great little course to play. Very entertaining. Clean and well kept with very friendly staff. They have ice cream available after your game and there's even ducks that were walking around the edge of the course while we were there. A great place to relax and kill some time.
Nice spot. Needs attention. It's somewhat neglected. Too many loose pavers, mosquitoes and biting insects? the kinds of (easy to address) things to which intentional owners should already be giving their attention. One of my crew rolled their ankle over and got a small, bloody scratch due to a loose paver where she was needing to stand to line up for a putt. The scenery around is very appealing. Kids definitely enjoyed it.
Great place to visit for locals and tourists. The staff is amazing. Holden that runs the concessions is fantastic. The mini golf is very fun as well as VR with a lot games to choose from for all ages. Truly a gem in arden please never close
Excellent experience!! Beginning to end. Easily booked online. Staff were great and welcoming. We played laser tag with a group of 9 ages 44-10, it was super fun for all!! The course was big enough for everyone to be challenged. Huge shout out to the two young men running laser tag!! I wish I could remember your names to include here! These guys were great and helpful. We didn't reserve this as a party event but they equipped the birthday boy with a special gun. Highly recommend checking this place out. Lak
Great fun! Had a blast here with my teenage son (who doesn't like much). The mini-golf course is better than any other I've done, we enjoyed VR games together, and the staff was super friendly. Prices are reasonable, too!
They have the best putt putt obstacles of any course in the area. It looks like a small course from the road but it wraps around the side and back of the building for a reall fun 18 hole course. We will definitely be back!
The owners are the NICEST people I've ever met. They were so sweet and made the experience so much more enjoyable. The mini golf is a really fun course! And the VR experience inside has so many games and it's so fun! The owners were so nice and encouraging. They also have cheap snacks and some of the best ice cream! Definitely visit! So much fun!
We love this place!!! Every one that works there is SO super nice and helpful and funny and genuine!! We've gone a few times now and will continue to go!! They also have VR games at reasonable prices (and are so super helpful about the games for my son who really has no idea :/) and a paint ball area which we can't wait to try!! Would recommend to anyone!!
My son loves mini golf so we to try to play at new courses when we can. We were visiting from Greensboro and were not disappointed. The holes were challenging, well-maintained, and fun. Jacob was working and he was friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be visiting again when we go back to Asheville.
We enjoyed our trip to this mini golf place. The young man was very friendly that did our transaction. The golf course is kept clean and the holes are actually a little challenging for beginners! We would gladly go back. It was a great last stop before we headed home.
My baby surprised me with a trip to Lakeview Putt and Play for my birthday! We had so much fun! We felt very welcome and the course is fantastic! Lots of seating and shade. We will definitely be back!
Open all year?!? Awesome! 10 bucks a head for 18 holes. Family friendly vibe. Staff is always friendly. Love this place for a pit stop on a date night!
Cute and close by but a bit underwhelming. I've been to about six mini golf places between here in NC and in NY and while this one is new-ish and in fairly good shape, especially compared to a few that have been around for decades, there weren't many obstacles installed and what is there isn't all that much fun, in my opinion. The individual segments also felt like they were shorter in length than most I've played before. On the course there were some hills and waving paths, some gaps, some rocks, a few dr
My husband and I played a round of mini-golf here and had so much fun! We decided we wanted popcorn from the concession stand, and the lady who helped us was kind enough to make us fresh popcorn and even brought it to us as we played! Would definitely play here again when we're in town!! Great prices, clean, cute, and challenging!
The course is fun and challenging for all! The staff went over and above! We felt welcomed since the minute we arrived! The staff inside with VR we're so helpful and accommodating to both of my children who played! The prices are fair. I highly recommend this place and we will definitely go back!
There's not too many options for putt putt around Henderson county but definitely glad this is here. Its just past the Arden walmart and my kid loves it. I like the seasonal decor and the fact you can get a season pass for under $40. They do more than just putt putt as well.
Great ice cream. Many virtual reality options. And one of the best mini golf courses that I've ever played. The location is convenient. The prices are affordable. Season passes are a great option. The course is challenging, fun, and well maintained. And the owners are wonderful people who care about bringing fun to people of all ages. I highly recommend Lakeview Putt and Play.
We always have a great time here; friendly staff and nice facility.
Great clean mini golf spot! Family really enjoyed it. Would love to stop by next time we are in the area!
Cute mini golf spot and a GREAT course. Very well maintained. We got ice cream as well and it was very tasty. Better ice cream at this mini golf place than the other 3 actual ice cream shops we went to on the vacation. Very reasonable prices on top of everything else. We'll be back next time we're in the area.
This is an awesome Putt-Putt course. It is new, well kept and has lots of variety along the course. The first eight holes are near the front entrance which would be nice to be covered with a sail or some umbrellas for shade. On the day we went it was extremely hot but when we got to the Back Nine it was covered in shade trees, which made it much more pleasant to play. Located along the lake with a nice view and nicely landscaped. They also have a room for birthday parties and outdoor activities. 3 D visual
Simple, basic putput course. It was well maintained, easy to follow, and a quick game of fun while on vacation. Staff was friendly and available for any questions we had. $20 for two people isn't bad, and they also offered lazer tag and VR games (neither of which we tried due to time).
So So much fun. The people that work there and the owners are great!!! The course is challenging, fun and different every time, due to weather and time of day. The VR is very realistic and everyone enjoys it. Then there's ice cream, snacks and contests. We're there at least a couple of times a week....you need to check it out!
We went to Lakeview Putt & Play on Father's Day last Sunday. We had a great time and it was one of the best putt-putt experiences! The staff was helpful, friendly informative and what got me the most was their respect for the mallard duck that decided to nest on their putt putt course. They informed everyone to not bother her, respect her and make her feel comfortable. The ice cream inside was GREAT and perfect after a hot day of golfing on the green. The views of the lake are beautiful and the prices were
Great staff and fun place to relax with the family. Love the multiplayer Virtual Reality games. They have ice cream from The Hop, one of our long time local favorites. You can tell the owner really loves taking care of her guests and is super helpful with anything you need even possible company events there. Looking forward to coming back
The putt course was very very enjoyable, there were several unique holes with challenges I had never experienced anywhere else. My grand sons, aged 5, 9,& 13, all enjoyed the course and especially enjoyed the VR package and experience. The staff was so helpful and beyond friendly, if you like miniature golf, you have to go here. I will definitely go back and guarantee you will too!
I love coming here, with or without my kids! Their putt-putt course is very nice, and we love the VR games that they offer. The staff is very friendly and their prices are very reasonable. Family friendly fun but also great for date night!
Excellent mini golf course! It is nice to finally have another course in Asheville that is somewhat challenging and aesthetically pleasing to the eye and atmosphere. I wish I could give this a 4.5 because I went in the cold the other day, and the outdoor heaters were NOT on. It would have been a very pleasant experience to have had a warm spot to stand next to while others putted in my group.
Fun place and friendly staff.
Great place! The course was in good condition and the prices were nice, too. They had a good bundle where you get 1 round of mini golf plus 10 minutes of VR. Staff was also friendly and helpful. Will certainly come back!
This is the most unique course we have been to. Challenging and fun holes that we haven't seen anywhere before. Very clean and well maintained. We had a lot of fun and would highly recommend it.
What a great find on our trip! Our son begs us everywhere we go to find a putt-putt place. We guessed there wouldn't be anything when we searched but we were wrong. So glad we found Lakeview! An adorable course, extremely well maintained, and with wonderful staff! We had a great time and will definitely be back again!
We had a great time playing here.
We had a great time! Lots of different types of holes and different levels of skill. The employee in the office was very nice and seem to enjoy working there.
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Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
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Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
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