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Location
Food & drinks
Ice cream, snacks, beverages available; seating area by the river
Visitor tip
Wear appropriate footwear and be cautious of the hilly terrain while walking the course. The grounds are scenic but uneven, so comfortable shoes with good grip are recommended.
Visitor tip
Plan extra time to chat with the owners and staff—they're known for being exceptionally friendly and personable. They enjoy connecting with visitors and sharing stories about the Van Winkle history woven into each hole.
Quick Facts
- Location Type
- outdoor
- Holes
- 9 holes
- Courses
- 2
- Themes
- Van Winkle history and storytelling theme
- Pricing
- Free to play with optional donations accepted in cash or via Venmo
What visitors say
My husband and I adored this cute creative donation based put put. I will never forget this unique experience. My only advice is to use caution walking the course as it's hilly.
This is my favorite mini golf course of all time. The location is gorgeous and the course is so fun and whimsical. We only come to the area once a year but we always stop by and play. It’s free to play but you can leave a donation, plus…
This was such a cool place! I am from the Chicago burbs visiting friends from Albany, and we made the trip out to Putt Putt Van Winkle. 100% worth it! The trip out there was incredibly scenic, and the setting was great. The course…
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Did You Know?
- Putt Putt Van Winkle operates on a free-to-play, donation-based business model, accepting payments via cash or Venmo, making it a unique community-oriented mini golf venue
- Each of the 9 holes features educational signage about Van Winkle history, integrating storytelling and local history education into the gameplay experience
- The course is built in a scenic river and stream setting with whimsical and creative design elements, featuring seating areas by the river where visitors can enjoy ice cream and beverages
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