RALEIGH - 9 HOLES - FREE

RALEIGH
CITY MAP MINIGOLF

Raleigh - 9 stops - par 27

This is Raleigh. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, using attractions like the Pope House Museum as the basis for the holes. A quick 9-hole round covers 3 mi on foot. Skip knows these sidewalks and every crumb on them well, acting as the local guide for the walk.

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HOW IT WORKS

01

Pick a city

The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.

02

Putt to the pin

Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.

03

Sightsee between strokes

Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.

THE RALEIGH ROUND - STOP BY STOP

HOLE 1 - PAR 3

Pope House Museum

Tucked into the city, the Pope House Museum is an African-American museum that preserves a piece of local history. The building was built in 1901 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a significant site for the community, and the city of Raleigh offered tours of the house for the first time in 2012. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. I've noticed that the architecture here really stands out compared to the newer blocks nearby, giving the street a different feel. Whether you are interested in the local community or the preservation of old homes, this house provides a look at the past that is rare to find in the middle of a growing downtown area. It is a quiet spot to stop and observe the details of a house from over a century ago.

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HOLE 2 - PAR 3

Marbles Kids Museum

Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. You can find it situated within the Moore Square Historic District. Founded in 1999, this museum focuses on providing an engaging environment specifically designed for kids. Whether you are visiting the area for the first time or you are a lifelong resident, it is a prominent fixture of the downtown scene. I've seen plenty of excited families heading toward the entrance from the surrounding streets. It is a great spot for younger visitors to spend a few hours while you take in the sights of the historic district. The museum is well known for its approach to learning through play and exploration for children of all ages.

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HOLE 3 - PAR 3

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Let me show you the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. It is a natural history museum and a state agency of North Carolina. If you enjoy history, you can pick out the fact that it was founded in 1879, making it the oldest museum in the state. It is also the largest natural history museum in the Southeastern United States. Beyond the general natural history exhibits, it is a forestry museum as well. I find it a great place to stretch your legs while you take in the scale of the collections. Whether you are interested in the state's biological diversity or its forestry, there is plenty to see here. It is a massive site that helps tell the story of the region's environment through a huge variety of displays and research.

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HOLE 4 - PAR 3

City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum)

HOLE 5 - PAR 3

CAM Raleigh

HOLE 6 - PAR 3

Hillyer Memorial Christian Church

A brick facade stands on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh. This is Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, a church building affiliated with the Disciples of Christ. The current structure was built in 1915. It is named after the Hillyer family, who served as patrons of the church. Administratively, the church is under the jurisdiction of the Church of the Disciples of Christ in North Carolina. Visitors can see the building as a part of the downtown landscape on Hillsborough Street. The church continues its affiliation with the Disciples of Christ and maintains its connection to the patrons for whom the building is named. It is a place of worship that serves the community within the jurisdiction of the Church of the Disciples of Christ in North Carolina.

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HOLE 7 - PAR 3

Sacred Heart Cathedral

The Gothic Revival style of Sacred Heart Cathedral is the first thing you will notice on Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh. This Catholic cathedral had its inception in 1924. Because of its historical significance, the church and other parish buildings were included as a contributing property in the Capitol Area Historic District in 1978. That district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond its role as a place of worship, the site is also the location of the Cathedral School, formally called Sacred Heart Cathedral School. You can see how the building fits into the wider historic character of the downtown area while remaining a central point for the local community and the students who attend the school on the grounds.

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HOLE 9 - PAR 3

Artspace

STOP 10

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church building. It is located at the corner of Morgan and Salisbury Streets in downtown Raleigh, within Wake County, North Carolina. The building is designed in the Romanesque Revival architecture style, which is characterized by its heavy masonry and rounded arches. Work on the church was started in 1900. For those visiting the downtown area, the building is a notable example of this specific architectural approach. Its position at the intersection of Morgan and Salisbury Streets makes it a visible landmark for people walking through the center of the city. The structure continues to be a Presbyterian church building in the heart of North Carolina's capital, maintaining the design elements established when it was started over a century ago.

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OTHER COURSES

9 HOLES - PAR 26

Tuscaloosa

9 stops

Tuscaloosa is the setting for this round, played on the actual city streets. The map uses real attractions like Bryant-Denny Stadium to build the holes, turning the town into a course. Skip knows these sidewalks well, having spent plenty of time dodging crumbs on the way to the cup. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.2 mi with a total par of 26.

9 HOLES - PAR 28

Oceanside

9 stops

Oceanside is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the real streets of the city. The holes are built from actual attractions, like the Oceanside Museum of Art. Skip is a local guide who knows every curb and crumb. This quick 9-hole round covers 3.6 mi on foot with a par of 28.

9 HOLES - PAR 29

Vallejo

9 stops

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum is the end of this quick nine-hole round. The map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets, banking off building facades. Local attractions provide the structure for each hole. Skip knows these sidewalks well, including the 3.7 mi walk and the two portals used to bridge the gaps.

9 HOLES - PAR 28

Salinas

9 stops

Salinas is the setting for this round, with the ball rolling across the actual city streets. The holes are built from real attractions, including the National Steinbeck Center. Skip knows these sidewalks well and has a few feathers in the wind. This quick round of 9 holes has a par of 28 and covers a total walk of 3.7 mi.

9 HOLES - PAR 27

Danbury

9 stops

Danbury is the setting for this round, where the map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, ending at Wooster Square. Skip is a local guide who knows the pavement well. A quick 9-hole round covers 3.4 mi with a total par of 27.

FAQ

Is it free to play?

Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.

Do I need to be in the city?

No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.

Are the maps real?

Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.