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Bananas Mini Golf & Arcade
★4.7(148 reviews)$Entertainment
🕑 2-3 hours👶 Best for ages 4-14. Younger children can navigate the mini golf course with help and enjoy simpler arcade games, while tweens and teens love the competitive aspects and more challenging arcade options. Even toddlers can have fun hitting the ball around, though they may not complete all holes.🧡 Saved by 50+ families
About
Bananas Mini Golf & Arcade in Gulfport delivers classic family fun with its creatively themed miniature golf course, extensive arcade games, and sweet treats to cap off the excitement. With an impressive 4.7-star rating from nearly 150 families, this outdoor entertainment center combines friendly putting competition with modern arcade action, plus an on-site ice cream and candy shop to reward the winners (and console the losers!).
Highlights
- ✓18-hole themed miniature golf course with creative obstacles
- ✓Full arcade with both classic and modern video games
- ✓On-site ice cream and candy shop for treats
- ✓Outdoor setting perfect for burning energy
- ✓Casual atmosphere where families can take their time and enjoy friendly competition
Pro Tips
- 1.Visit on Thursday or Friday afternoons right after opening at 11 AM to beat the weekend crowds and have the mini golf course mostly to yourselves
- 2.Bring cash for the arcade games and treats - it's faster than constantly swiping cards at individual machines
- 3.Check out the ice cream shop after your round of golf as a built-in incentive to keep younger kids engaged throughout the course
- 4.Wear sunscreen and hats since the mini golf course is outdoors - there's limited shade on hot Mississippi days
- 5.Ask about combo deals that include both mini golf and arcade credits for the best value
Best Time to Visit
Late afternoon on Thursdays or Fridays (around 4-6 PM) offers pleasant weather without the weekend rush. Saturdays get busy with birthday parties, especially between 2-5 PM. Spring and fall provide ideal weather conditions for outdoor mini golf.
What to Know
The venue is closed Monday through Wednesday, so plan accordingly. Parking is readily available, and the combination of activities plus snacks means you can keep everything in one location without needing to leave for food breaks.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round Thursday-Sunday, but summer evenings (staying open until 9 PM on weekends) are especially popular. The outdoor mini golf can be hot during Mississippi summers, so spring and fall offer the most comfortable playing conditions. Call ahead during extreme weather.
Nearby Eats
The venue has its own ice cream and snack shop, perfect for lighter treats. For fuller meals, Pass Road has numerous family-friendly chain restaurants within a short drive including pizza places and casual dining options.
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