Experience · Marietta
Family Fun Day: Mini Golf & Melt Yard
Kick off an afternoon of family fun at Monster Mini Golf, where the unique glow-in-the-dark course and arcade games will keep everyone entertained. Afterwards, refuel with delicious grilled cheese and other comfort food at Marietta Melt Yard. This outing is designed for playful kids and easy eats.
A 3-hour Town Center afternoon plan for families — Monster Mini Golf Marietta, Marietta Melt Yard, Laurel Park.
- Duration
- 3 hrs
- Cost
- $50–$100
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- Town Center
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 4.8-mile driving route
- Best time
- 12:00 – 5:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Families · Kids
The plan
The plan
- 1Monster Mini Golf Marietta(1 hr 30 min)→
- 2Marietta Melt Yard(1 hr)→
- 3Laurel Park(30 min)
Why this plan works
Every stop sits in Town Center, so the whole plan happens inside one neighborhood. Monster Mini Golf Marietta is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Laurel Park — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to families and families with kids who want a planned Marietta outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Kick off an afternoon of family fun at Monster Mini Golf, where the unique glow-in-the-dark course and arcade games will keep everyone entertained. Afterwards, refuel with delicious grilled cheese and other comfort food at Marietta Melt Yard. This outing is designed for playful kids and easy eats.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 11h 30mMonster Mini Golf Marietta
Family · Town Center
Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.
What to do — Challenge each other to a game of mini-golf and let the kids burn off some energy at the arcade.
Scout Side QuestInvent your own spooky slow-motion victory dance to break out after making a putt.
4.5 mi · 13 min drive
Then Drive a short distance to Marietta Melt Yard for lunch.
21 hrMarietta Melt YardFood & Drink
What to do — Order some gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and tater tots, perfect for satisfying hungry appetites after mini golf.
0.3 mi · 6 min walk or 4 min drive
Then Head to Laurel Park for a relaxing break.
3Optional 30 minLaurel ParkOutdoors
25-acre green space with tennis courts, duck ponds, a paved track & playground equipment.
What to do — Take a short walk, let the kids play on the playground, or sit by the duck ponds for a quiet moment.
Scout Side QuestSpot the duck or bird that looks most like it has very important business to attend to.
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Common questions
Planning this outing
- Is this a good Marietta itinerary for families?
- Yes. It's built for families and families with kids and runs about 3 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Monster Mini Golf Marietta.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 3 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Marietta itinerary cost?
- Roughly $50–$100 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 4.8 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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- Duration
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- Cost
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- Ideal for
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