I went here with my boyfriend and his extended family - our group of 13 (ages across 3 generations)…read moreeasily spent almost 2 hours here and we golfed pretty efficiently! This course was one of the most enjoyable and scenic courses I've ever had the pleasure of playing at. Many of these holes were creative and doable as well. And during one of the holes where there's a chance your putt putt ball can fall into the water, there's a grate to catch it. The prices are pretty great, at $14/person for the first round and only $6/person for the second round (for golf at least). The only thing we could really give feedback on was that the train was broken at the time, but they were communicative with us about it and it didn't affect how much we could play. We could still easily access the upper levels of the course just fine, and even our elderly players walked up the steps and slopes fine as well. Some of the "mineshaft" looking areas were pretty warm and stuffing (just a warning!), though. Overall, it's a really enjoyable and nice place to go to with groups. It's one of the larger activity-based attractions on the island, so depending on when you go, it can get quite busy. The ambiance was lively, though, and it drizzled a bit (I like a little rain). They also had go-kart raceways and water boats, too! We'll definitely be coming back to enjoy all the activities in its entirety :)

We were a group of nine that visited Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Although…read morethis spot is a bit outdated, it's a good place for some family fun. We tried their go-karts, bumper boats, and 18 hole mini golf course. We go-karted first. I couldn't hear any of the instructions and had to come back to get a back seat to be able to drive better (I highly recommend getting the extra back cushion if you're on the shorter side). It's a very short course, so the laps get repetitive, but we still had fun. We tried the bumper boats next. I didn't enjoy this one as much because my boat's motor was broken and I couldn't move, so I got stuck in corners if people didn't bump me. I did enjoy spraying my family friends though. The mini-golf here is harder than it looks! We had a great time trying all the different courses. Some things felt in need of love or an update, but this didn't take away from the mini-golf experience. Overall, we had a fun evening here.

The kids had a great time and the 2 ladies at the front desk were very friendly and professional…read more The music was family friendly as well.

Super cute neon mini golf spot on the island. We had been wanting to take my twins mini golfing but…read morewas waiting for them to get a little older. They are now 3 and while they still aren't that patient and grasp the game fully they still had a great time! We only "played" 9 holes (the ocean side) but they said they can't wait to play the pirate side next time. We will definitely be back!

Driving range bays have been upgraded with new Matt's and Trackman screens. Prices have gone up…read moresome, but still a great place to work on your game.

We spent a very enjoyable hour here hitting balls in the batting cages and racing go karts. It is a…read morehuge campus that also has a driving range and an indoor area with bowling and an arcade that felt a bit like the inside of a casino. There were tons of people there when we went but it still didn't feel crowded. The batting cages were fun, but several did not work and it was very unclear if the helmets had ever been cleaned. It is located right over the bridge from Emerald Isle, so it is super convenient.

A pirate themed 18 hole mini golf course with fun variety in the holes and enough space for a mid…read moresized party to play together and have a great time. There are a few holes separated by stairs, so be ready to climb. The adventure was a lot of fun.

Great place to take a break from the beach. It has 18 holes that are very kid friendly and straight…read moreforward. It took us 2 hours to do for a party of 5 so make sure to eat before to prevent people getting hangry. It's lightly pirate themed and get ready to climb some stairs to get from hole to hole.

Pros: as for the area it gives something to do as Topsail/Surf City has very little to offer in the…read moreactivity realm and easy to do. Cons: I agree with prior reviews that the man at the counter was grumpy and no people skills (woman was opposite and ok), for the length of game and return - IMO it's overpriced (paid almost $30 for 2 people for half hour game - same thing is half price in my area). Overall I wouldn't recommend as overpriced, not worth it and environment is unwelcoming.

Holes were decent but BRING BUG SPRAY. My group of 6 has no less than 60 mosquito and ant bites…read more Pricing wasn't terrible we just paid $10 per person. Guy was also rude but he works at a putt putt place so I understand his behavior.

I'm door minigolf. Fun for kids in a hot or rainy day. Local feel with nice people. They can use…read moresome business so check them out!

Our son goes to ECU and we stopped here for a round of golf on one of our visit. Reasonably priced…read moreand some really fun and challenging holes. A great indoor course in a day when the weather was not favorable. Sat and enjoyed our free bag of post golf popcorn while we added up our score. All in all a good time to be had!

Great and friendly staff ! Batting cages are worth it, they also have a pro golf range & mini golf!…read moreGreat for a family fun day !

Had a great evening at Swingin' Things. After getting rained out all day at the beach this was our…read moreonly hope for fun with the kiddos besides Uno! The owner (I assumed) was super nice and even let me and my son know which pitching machines were dialed in and which were pitching a bit low. This is a round self feeding concrete circle style cage. There are multiple speeds for both softball and baseball. And they have bats and helmets there if you forgot to bring yours. Mini golf was fun for kids and the course was unique enough that it would keep even adults challenged. Watch out for some loose bricks as you walk through the course. We didn't do the driving range but there were a few people out there enjoying it as the sun set. Nice place to go get a few swings in at, just as the name implies.

The staff here are all super friendly, welcoming, and bring such a fun vibe to the place. The…read morecourse itself is also such a fun beach-y theme and is very well maintained. I didn't get the chance to try out the tiki bar or anything because I was playing the course with my grandmother and that's just not her thing... but hey, if I'm ever back in Carolina Beach with friends? Definitely looking forward to it! The animatronic turtle, octopus, and other sea creatures add to the fun. Overall, a great mini golf course.

I and friends went to play on my birthday this past week. The staff was really friendly and…read morewelcoming. The course was challenging but noT hard. The music was great! And the amount of laughter and joy from my group and the groups around us was amazing. What a great place for friends and families to spend time, have fun, and enjoy each other! Oh yeah the tiki bar was great too!

Backspin is my go to Golf simulator spot, the bases are always clean and the machines are always…read moreworking and much more accurate than other golf simulators I've been to. I've played in multiple weekly leagues and every time it's a blast. The owner Mike is hands-on and always at there ready to handle any issues that might occur as well as teach people how to use the operating system. Brie is my favorite bartender here she is always on point asking if we need refills, etc. The putting green has a tracker enabled laser system where you can play different putting games to fine tune your Green play. It's a fun way to get better at putting and challenge yourself against your friends in putting games. They have a bunch of menus from local to go takeout restaurants and allow outside food to be delivered. I think I spent six hours on a rainy day here with my friends from out of town, and had a great time. My family also had my birthday party here where we rented two bays for several hours.

Go immediately. This place is so much fun. It would be perfect for a date night or an early…read moreafternoon outing with the fam. Full bar, other things to do or play, and high quality bays. My husband and I both loved it and our 5 year old had a great time too.

One of our mornings while at the beach, my wife and I got up early and drove down to Fort Macon…read moreState Park. We were told this would be a good spot to find trails to go for a short run, and it was true. There was plenty of trails, to safely walk and run on, rather than along the busy road with beach bums driving by at crazy speeds. There is plenty of parking and nicely maintained trails we found. After our run, we decided to poke into the fort it self, which was free to enter, and we explored some of the space, and some of the educations exhibits. They had a little bit of something for everyone, and tried to make the visitors center exciting and fun for kids. I'd 100% visit this spot again, maybe when it's not so hot, but either way, we enjoyed our visit. The park and fort are well maintained, and preserved, with clean restrooms, and staff to answer any questions you might have.

Okay, this place is quite the gem of beaches in the area. Tons of free parking. Lots of shelters…read morewith grills. Convenient and clean bathrooms. Even a massive covered shelter with a snack bar and lockers to keep your stuff in. Oh yeah, did I mention all of this is FREE?? Even at 3:00pm, the beach wasn't over crowded and there was plenty of parking. On rainy days, you can forgo the beach and check out the Fort Macon museum. There are even trails you can walk! Not hard to spend an entire day here! There were park rangers patrolling to keep everyone safe and maintain the beauty of the park. Not much more you can ask for.