King Putt

In the world of miniature golf, these courses reign supreme.

MOST INTRICATE OBSTACLES
Par King Skill Golf, Lincolnshire, IL (33 miles from Chicago)
Golfers come up against a roulette wheel and a Sears Tower with a real elevator. www.par-king.com

BIGGEST CAVE
Kavernputt at Laurel Caverns State Park (50 miles from Pittsburgh)
The course is inside a 10,000-square-foot simulated cave. Air is pumped from the real caverns below. www.laurelcaverns.com

MOST CHALLENGING
Hawaiian Rumble, Myrtle Beach, SC (97 miles from Charleston)
The US ProMiniGolf Association holds its competition here. Beware the volcano: It erupts. www.prominigolf.com

MOST COURSES
Camelot Golfland, Anaheim, CA (26 miles from LA)
In addition to five courses, there's also laser tag and an arcade featuring more than 200 games. www.golfland.com

BEST ICE CREAM
Udders & Putters at Young's Jersey Dairy, Dayton, OH Fresh ice cream made with cream from the course's attached farm always beats soft-serve. www.youngsdairy.com/udders.html