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Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Jurassic Golf Rehoboth
★4.7(189 reviews)$Entertainment
🕑 1.5-2.5 hours👶 Best for ages 4-14. Preschoolers love spotting the dinosaurs and attempting the easier holes, while tweens and teens enjoy the competitive challenge of the course and arcade games. Toddlers may struggle with the golf clubs but will be entertained by the dino displays.🧡 Saved by 12 families
About
Nick's Jurassic Golf brings prehistoric fun to life with a dinosaur-themed mini golf course that captivates kids of all ages. Beyond the 18-hole adventure featuring life-sized dinosaur replicas and volcanic landscapes, this entertainment center offers an arcade packed with games and additional attractions, making it the perfect rainy day refuge or sunny afternoon adventure in Rehoboth Beach.
Highlights
- ✓Dinosaur-themed 18-hole mini golf course with impressive prehistoric replicas
- ✓Climate-controlled indoor environment perfect for any weather
- ✓Full arcade with redemption games and prizes
- ✓Engaging theming throughout with volcanic features and jungle scenery
- ✓Great for birthday parties and group outings
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit on weekday mornings (especially Monday-Wednesday) right when they open at 10 AM to avoid crowds and beat the heat in summer
- 2.Bring socks for kids if they want to play in the arcade,some attractions may require them, and it keeps feet comfortable indoors
- 3.The course is mostly shaded and indoors, making it ideal for hot summer days when beach time gets too intense
- 4.Younger kids may need help keeping score,consider focusing on fun rather than competition to keep things stress-free
- 5.Purchase arcade tokens in bulk if your kids love games,it's more economical than buying them piecemeal
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings between 10-11 AM offer the quietest experience, or visit on rainy beach days when other outdoor activities are limited. Late afternoon on weekends gets busiest with both tourists and locals.
What to Know
This is primarily an indoor facility, perfect for escaping summer heat or rainy weather. Pricing is separate for mini golf and arcade games, so budget accordingly if kids want to do both activities.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round, making it an excellent option for off-season beach visits when outdoor attractions are closed. Summer weekends see the highest traffic with vacationing families.
Nearby Eats
Grotto Pizza on Coastal Highway is a Delaware beach institution perfect for families, and Nicola Pizza offers kid-friendly Italian fare just minutes away in downtown Rehoboth.
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