LumberjAxes Axe Throwing - Mt. Lebanon

5.3 mi

I visited Steel City Axes as part of a private event. Not only do they have Axe Throwing (Which is…read morevery FUN by the way), but they also have Escape Rooms (I believe there are three different rooms (We got to pick one of the three at our event), and my wife and I chose the "80's Dance Club" room, which was a TON of FUN!!! We were partnered with three other people that we hadn't met before, and we were given a briefing, and then were set loose to try and solve the puzzle, and win the challenge before the allotted time was up. My wife and I are both in our 50's, so this room was perfectly themed for our age (but really, I feel just about any age would still have fun in here, but it was even more meaningful, because we lived the 80's life). The music was perfect, I knew every single song, and the effects, were spot on, and it almost felt like were going back in time. Now, I don't want to spoil the fun, and tell the secrets of this room, but let me just say, that this room was so fun, it had us dancing and singing just like we were at a dance club back in the day!!! Bottom line for us, we did NOT solve the room, as we got stuck on a "time waster" and we lost a lot of valuable time, but my wife and I both want to go back and try it again some day, as well as try out the other themed rooms also. Now, in my opinion, the Escape Room was our favorite part of Steel City Axes, but we also enjoyed the actual Axe Throwing too!! We were on site for a little over two hours, and it took 60 minutes to do the Escape Room. The other sixty minutes was spent mingling with others, and taking turns playing with the axes. We threw axes before our Escape Room, and after. I got the hang of it pretty quickly, and got a few bullseyes, but my wife had a harder learning curve. Eventually she figured it out, and was getting the axes to stick into the target, but her axes (and a few for me too) ended up bouncing off the board. We felt very safe, as there was a staff person watching and making sure we followed all the rules (and gave some tips too). Lastly, I must talk about the decor and ambience of the business, which had a funky-Victorian parlour feel to it. There was antique furniture, paintings, taxidermy (stuffed animals wearing cute clothes), and it felt really homey to me, and had a welcoming/ inviting vibe (Check out some of my photos to see how cool it is). Also, they sell a variety of drinks, to include some of my favorite soda pops, made locally by Natrona Bottling / Red Ribbon Sodas . . . I didn't buy any this time, because our party provided bottled waters (and popcorn), but when I come back, I will certainly patronize the snack bar area. I also think I heard that it was BYO, if you choose to partake in an adult beverage. If I had any feedback to improve my experience, it would be to provide some sort of grade at the end of the Escape Room, such as "You completed 11 of 15 challenges (here's where you went wrong, etc.)." We really were kind of left hanging, we knew we failed, but didn't know by how much. Also, our room guide was a little bit soft-spoken, and I had a bit of a hard time hearing everything he said (Note: I usually wear hearing aids, but because of the pandemic, I stopped wearing them because if I wear a mask it doesn't fit properly when my hearing aids are in (BTW, Masking WAS NOT required here if you are vaccinated, but was optional (Many in our group chose to wear masks, and that's fine with me (I brought a mask with me just in case it got too crowded)). Overall though, I still give this place FIVE stars, and both my wife and I look forward to coming back and trying to solve those Escape Rooms again some day . . . BIG CHEERS for Steel City Axes!!!!!

Inviting atmosphere w/ a lot of dark wood & warm lighting. Staff taking social distancing,…read moremask-wearing, & sanitation procedures very seriously (in addition to axe-throwing safety procedures, of course). I really liked that there was an option for a "no touch" check-in & there were signs everywhere reminding people to wear a mask, hand sanitizer available, & they wiped the axes off after each person in our group was done with their throwing turn. There are stools & tables to hang out on & fridges (!) for BYOB. Instructors were very good at helping me perfect my throwing technique. I'd say perfect for a group of 4-10 people.

Just $25 p/person (two player minimum.) You will not be paired or placed near strangers but you will be required to wear a mask at all tim

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Just $25 p/person (two player minimum.) You will not be paired or placed near strangers but you will be required to wear a mask at all tim

Playground Dropout

4.3

6.9 mi

Came here for a company game night. When we got there, the…read moreentrance was locked. We called and the guy who answered said "just open the door" and didn't believe us when we said it was locked. He came over and opened the clearly locked door and did not look happy at all. It felt like the employees purposely locked the door so no one could come in because they ALL looked miserable. Pretty much the same setup as any other axe throwing place. Some of the boards were loose so we had to change bays a couple of times and the girl had to drill the planks in a few times as well. Would I come back? Probably not.

Recently, we had a large group of 20 with a reservation for the game show room at 3:15 on a…read moreSaturday afternoon at Playground Dropout. It was slightly challenging to identify the entrance to the business - it's the same as LumberJAxes. The space is huge and mainly dedicated to axe throwing, but there's a large bar with a good selection of beer on draft, some bottles, and some canned cocktails. The gameshow room is off to the side by one of the entrances. Our "host" took our group in and had us split into two teams of 10. Over the course of an hour and a half, we played several rounds of probably 5 or 6 different games. The host was fun and energetic, doing her best to keep everyone engaged and involved. This was a fun and unique experience priced at $40/pp. They have tons of tables where you can eat food that you order from a local business, clean bathrooms, and a parking lot located somewhat behind the building. Would recommend for a fun indoor activity for a group!

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LumberjAxes Axe Throwing - Millvale

4.7

(109 reviews)

6.9 mi

We hosted a corporate event here for about 35 people and had more than enough activities for our…read moregroup. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and overall everyone had a great time. The catering partner was excellent, and they handled all of the cleanup, which made the event even easier for us. I would highly recommend this place for a fun outing with friends, family, or any type of event.

Incredible place. Well kept. Such a fun vibe. Staff was friendly. Easy to check in and make…read morepayment. Will definitely be back.

One of the bullseyes, or possibly the last shot of the night that I made look like one

Cheese!

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LumberjAxes Axe Throwing - Cranberry

4.6

(36 reviews)

20.1 mi

Visited for a team building event with work and had a fun time…read more Pros: good location with ample parking coaches were fun (especially Asia!) and helped and encouraged us to do our best large space with bar area and lots of stations to throw axes clean bathrooms onsite TVs to help keep score different types of axes for those with varying throws Cons: must order food in since none available onsite for purchase you really only know what is going on in your throwing bay - i.e if you have friends throwing in the bay next to you it is difficult to keep up on their scores

I was skeptical about going here but was so happy when we were done, and I wasn't even very good at…read morethrowing axes. Our check in was easy and we were given safety instructions and throwing instructions. We chose 1.5 hours but could have gone way longer. There is certainly an art to throwing the axe, but even when we threw it badly, we had fun. We played lots of different games and we all had a great time. There was a bar that had some interesting drinks.

Photos of the lumberjack, ax, throwing area

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THROW Axes Pittsburgh - Southpointe

(1 review)

10.1 mi

This was a fantastic Saturday night out! Gabe was great with…read moreour large group and spent the hour giving pointers and cheering us on. He took photos for us and was just really great. It's a small area, but we had plenty of room to be safe and chat between throwing. We'll definitely go again and recommend them to anyone looking for something fun.

Ace Axe Throwing

4.9

(41 reviews)

7.2 mi

We love Ace Axe Throwing! We had been many times a few years ago, and came back to enjoy it again!…read moreWe like that the coaches give us room to do our own thing, as my fiance has thrown in leagues and I have decent experience. Unfortunately, we felt the communal axes themselves were in rough shape (the head of the one I was using was falling off the handle). Also, we were shocked at how empty the place was, though there were no complaints as we enjoyed having two targets to ourselves. All in all it was a good time!

I have discovered y new passion! The staff here are super nice. There are drinks and food at the…read morebar and lots of tables to sit down. There are several axe throwing lanes and you get to sign the table after. Definitely recommend. Fun night with friends or a date!

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THROW Axe Pittsburgh - The Waterfront

4.4

(14 reviews)

7.0 mi

I hate to say but this was not my favorite axe throwing experience. We have visited 3 different axe…read morethrowing businesses and this was my least favorite. The axe throwing lane was shorter than the others and I'm not sure why but none of us were doing as well as we have in the past. The waiting area was also small. This wasn't a huge deal because we had 3 lanes to our party. I also hated the fact that it was so quiet in there! You had to pay to use the Juke box. Another thing that I did not like is they we were basically kicked out after our hour I had reserved. We weren't asked if we wanted to pay more for another hour which we would've definitely done because we were having a good time.

Went to Throw Pittsburgh in Homestead. If you are looking…read morefor a great night out on a date night or to host your next event this is a fun exciting activity. Upon entering you are teamed up with a coach that provides you detailed instructions on all the rules of the facility and the sport. The coach is there to work out all the problems with your throwing and will help guide you so you do succeed and not become frustrated with your throw while keeping a distance so you can also have a fun time. Bob was the instructor we had and he was wonderful and help my throw improve throughout the evening. You can either keep score which is similar to bowling or just throw and have a fun time. They allow you to bring in food and drinks... Aka alcohol, to make your time there more enjoyable.

Bulls Eye!!

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Lumber Jaxes

3.0

(2 reviews)

18.0 mi

My family and I came here for my fathers 60th birthday and we had a wonderful experience ! I've…read moregone to a couple difference locations and this is by far the cleanest . Especially during covid , they had out multiple sanitizing sprays and kept the place very clean. Our instructor, (Katie?Katie?), was fantastic! She had quite the knowledge and chimed in multiple times with our "funny" competitive family, despite my older brother being a sore loser. We will be back!

Don't understand how they came up with their pricing structure. It's $20 per hour per person for…read morewalk ins but group rate is $35 per person. Normally groups get a reduced rate! We had a group of 10 walk in and pay $20 each, assigned to one stall, 2 throwing at a time. The next stall over had only 2 people throwing. So they generated$40 for their stall and we generated $200. But they continuously were throwing while we had to wait our turns to get to throw. Doesn't seem fair.

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Dormont Pool

4.5

(27 reviews)

0.1 mi

Super-popular pool in the South Hills, very close to downtown Pittsburgh. It's another of my…read morefavorites. Been going to this pool since I was in my late teens and often took my daughter to this pool when she was young. Living in the city it was nice to make a mini trek to the pool for something different. I've been known to swing by when home for visits as well. The pool is huge with lots of space to sprawl out and hang out on a towel or blanket when not in the water. Very well taken care of.

For just $8?! It can't be beat…read more Had a lovely Sunday Funday at the Dormont Pool. They have lots of parking and you can't bring your own chair and float. It wasn't nearly as crowded as I expected it to be-there was lots of space to spread out. I was also impressed with how clean everything was. The snack bar had lots of tasty and affordable options.

Dormont Pool

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Forsythe Miniature Golf & Snacks

Big fan of this place, wish I knew about it sooner as there are very few places you can go for just…read more$8/person for each game and my favorite one closed in South Park area. It did have a pretty long line on a Saturday evening however it went fairly smoothly & wasn't terrible to wait, the area is pretty much in the shade so no hot sun on you the whole time for a hot day. Their ice cream cookie sandwiches were definitely a must try & I loved them for someone who isn't too big on sweets. I especially loved that the cookies were thin & not too much. I had the cereal & berries and my son had the Pb&j.

I have been going to Forsythe for mini golf for a couple of decades now and have seen the changes…read moreand it's all great. Heck, if in season when I'm home for visits, friends and I still like to swing by and play. Get it? Swing by...lol. It's such a cute mini-golf set up that has stood the test of time. A fixture in the Carnegie landscape. They're always busy (great thing) and service is always super helpful and friendly.

Party Sandwich with a party cookie (white chocolate chip and sprinkles with birthday cake ice cream)

Part of the course

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Kniess' Miniature Golf

4.6

(58 reviews)

8.4 mi

Don't forget to bring cash for the admission fee!…read more There are two courses to choose from: one is outdoors, and the other is an obstacle course. We chose the obstacle course. I loved all the decorations, which made the atmosphere so much fun! If you get a hole-in-one at the last hole, you can get a token to play the course for free next time! I surprisingly got a hole-in-one! I was able to do it even though I'm a beginner golfer, so I bet anyone has a chance of getting a hole-in-one! I saw a lot of families with children. It's definitely a great place to hang out with family and friends.

We had such a wonderful experience at Kniess' mini golf course yesterday! Mary, the owner, was…read moreincredibly kind, and all of her employees were very accommodating and welcoming throughout our visit. You can really feel the friendly atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The golf course itself is beautiful, well-kept, and full of unique character. There is so much cool paraphernalia and fun trinkets all throughout the property that make it interesting even between holes. Every hole was set up so neatly, with creative layouts, multiple drops, and thoughtful details that kept it fun the entire way through. I especially loved that they had an easier course for younger kids, which made it perfect for our children, and we also noticed the moving/more challenging course, which looked like something my husband and I would love to come back and try on our own. The seating areas placed along the way made it feel relaxing and enjoyable, and there was so much to look at that the whole experience felt special. One helpful thing to know before you go: it is cash only, so make sure you come prepared. It was $25 for 2 adults and 2 kids under 6. Overall, such a fun family outing with a lot of charm -- we will absolutely be back!

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Paradise Island Bowl and Beach

"The beach is open," I explain to my husband, tossing him some sunscreen. "Lather up," I said…read more The outdoor space at Paradise Island is open May - September. It has an upper level with a bar and cornhole setup. The lower level has a stage, another bar, and lots of tables. You are right on the river so you can dock your boat or relax by the water. Drinks are cheap especially during happy hour. Service is prompt. I wish I could get draft beer out there, but it's okay.

Paradise island could have been a great experience since they have a decent venue and the…read moredecorations are nice. What really shoots it down is how bad the service is and the consistency of the food. We normally have happy hour for work here and We went on a Wednesday. There is a deal for wings on Wednesday for 0.85 cents per wing, however, not only are the wings small but I was charged $15 dollars. Not only that, they never once got water despite asking multiple times, did not correct the wing order, and incessantly tried to get my group to get more orders of ranch. Now the caveat? They didn't tell us it was extra and charged us for it. It does not even come with fries. The food was also served cold....on a hot summer day? How does that even happen? Service is deceiving because she gave the deal to someone else but not to me. It just felt like they wanted more money so they charged me more. If they work on their deals, customer service, and quality of the wings then it might go up. Other facilities look okay. If you come here for the other facilities, I saw other reviews also have issues with the service but go at your own discretion.

Stage and left bar

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JCC of Greater Pittsburgh

3.4

(60 reviews)

7.1 mi

It's a very nice center and the environment is genuinely inclusive. I love the amenities that then…read moreoffer. Too bad for the very limited hours of operation, but that seems to be a common trend for all the gyms in PGH

When I was living in my hometown of Pittsburgh, the JCC was one of the facilities I used for…read more staying active. The main gym is packed with top-tier cardio and lifting equipment, and the indoor lap pool is perfect for a solid swim. Everything is consistently clean, well-maintained, and running smoothly. Plus, wrapping up a tough workout in their saunas or steam rooms made the membership worth it all on its own.

Not accessible for the Deaf.

This motto failed! Not Deaf Friendly at all

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Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park

3.5

(14 reviews)

6.6 mi

Some of the coolest views I have seen on a golf course, the staff is great, and there is amazing…read morebang for your buck. Are the greens fast, no... are the tee boxes turf... yes... but it's $20 a round and for that price, in my opinion, it's worth every penny.

Hidden gem course that really tests your ability to elevate the ball. Very friendly staff too and…read morereasonably priced.

Beautiful sight lines and lush course at Bob O'Connor.

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Arsenal Park

4.0

(12 reviews)

6.7 mi

This park has an awesome playground! It seems to be newly renovated. It's all turf which I love for…read moremy newly walking toddler. They even have a toddler-sized playground set. There's a small splash pad too. There are new indoor restrooms that were very clean and spacious. Picnic tables with a small pavilion. It's street parking and I found an easy spot on 39th street. This will definitely be our new go-to!!

Not the worst city park and not the best. I like coming here for walks, runs and planned events…read more It's not a bad park to relax and unwind if you find the right spot. Nice little areas for a picnic too.

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Jillian R.

1

5

0

7 years ago

So the act of throwing axes was fun. The instructor was helpful in teaching. But we had a 2 hour time slot and I sat for the entire 2nd hour. I paid $35 to sit for the majority of my stay. I got to throw in only 2 rounds which the first was for "seeding" a tournament and I lost in the first round of the tournament so that was it. I never got to throw again and I just sat around for an hour. When we were finished and the other folks in our group were still throwing in the bay next to us they didn't offer even then if anyone wanted to throw some more. It was just over cause the tournament was. Not at all worth the money in my opinion. read more

Lauralee N.

0

1

0

3 years ago

We had such a great time we will definitely be back! Our coach Cutty was amazing! He was so patient and an excellent instructor! I had never thrown an ax before and after Cutty's instruction I was sticking more than I was missing! it was an awesome feeling. I liked it so much I'm considering joining their leagues. I highly recommend everyone trying Lumberjaxes out. Great atmosphere, great instructors (Jason even stopped by to check on us and tell me how well I was doing) and great prices! We had a fantastic time! read more

Teri F.

49

1

0

4 years ago

family comes in every year between Christmas and The New Year and I am always looking for something different to do with them. This was on my list and it did not disappoint. Our axe wielding expert psychos in Mt Lebanon - Christine and Rocco - were beyond the 5 stars allowed to give. They were funny, personable and knew their axe techniques!!! they made it so fun and 2 hours flew by - we will definitely be heading back to do it again!!! thanks guys for a fun axe throwing time read more

Natalie S.

0

1

0

4 years ago

My daughter and I went ace throwing for the first time the other day. We went to Lumberjaxe in Mt. Lebanon. Mike was our instructor, and he was awesome! He helped us figure out our most effective throws, where to place our feet, and the best motion to get the most successful throws. we had the best time and will definitely be going back! if you have ever thought about axe throwing, give Lumberjaxe Mt. Lebanon a try. You will love it! Thanks for all your help, Mike! read more

Suzanne K.

16

1

0

4 years ago

Fantastic experience. The LimberjAxes coach/ instructor Cutty at the Mt Lebanon site helped in making our experience an extreme positive memorable one. Our party of 6 had a fabulous time. read more

Leah L.

0

4

0

3 years ago

it was a blast! I have done ax throwing before but not like this. it was so fun being shown how to throw, doing a round robin and then tourney! The staff was great and very friendly! read more

Susan K.

0

3

0

4 years ago

Fantastic stress free fun after family shopping day! coaching staff made all the difference in throws - and keeping the atmosphere light when axes did t stick! Will return again. read more

Ashley R.

0

1

0

4 years ago

We we're there for a highschool softball holiday party, and had 21 throwers. The staff was fun and entertaining, and made it great for the girls. I highly recommend read more

Elizabeth S.

0

1

0

2 years ago

The staff and our instructor Lauren were great! Will definitely go back. Fun to play or just watch. The staff was super friendly and welcoming! read more

Angel S.

0

2

0

4 years ago

Was my first time and it was a blast! Kevin, our instructor and score keeper was awesome! You just have to experience it for yourself read more

Stacey A.

5

1

0

4 years ago

My husband's police dept and spouses came to celebrate the holidays! We had a great time! Staff was engaging and helpful!

Tracy P.

35

1

5 years ago

We had a blast! Staff was friendly and very helpful. We had a group of 20. I would definitely recommend this!

Annie K.

0

2

0

4 years ago

Very organized. Lauren and Kristine were awesome! Thank you for being so encouraging!

Patrick S.

1

18

168

3 years ago

awesome! we had a great time at this ax throwing place. we'll be back!

Zachary B.

0

1

0

4 years ago

Great time! Instructor Cutty was awesome! recommend to anyone!

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Steel City Axes

I visited Steel City Axes as part of a private event. Not only do they have Axe Throwing (Which is…read morevery FUN by the way), but they also have Escape Rooms (I believe there are three different rooms (We got to pick one of the three at our event), and my wife and I chose the "80's Dance Club" room, which was a TON of FUN!!! We were partnered with three other people that we hadn't met before, and we were given a briefing, and then were set loose to try and solve the puzzle, and win the challenge before the allotted time was up. My wife and I are both in our 50's, so this room was perfectly themed for our age (but really, I feel just about any age would still have fun in here, but it was even more meaningful, because we lived the 80's life). The music was perfect, I knew every single song, and the effects, were spot on, and it almost felt like were going back in time. Now, I don't want to spoil the fun, and tell the secrets of this room, but let me just say, that this room was so fun, it had us dancing and singing just like we were at a dance club back in the day!!! Bottom line for us, we did NOT solve the room, as we got stuck on a "time waster" and we lost a lot of valuable time, but my wife and I both want to go back and try it again some day, as well as try out the other themed rooms also. Now, in my opinion, the Escape Room was our favorite part of Steel City Axes, but we also enjoyed the actual Axe Throwing too!! We were on site for a little over two hours, and it took 60 minutes to do the Escape Room. The other sixty minutes was spent mingling with others, and taking turns playing with the axes. We threw axes before our Escape Room, and after. I got the hang of it pretty quickly, and got a few bullseyes, but my wife had a harder learning curve. Eventually she figured it out, and was getting the axes to stick into the target, but her axes (and a few for me too) ended up bouncing off the board. We felt very safe, as there was a staff person watching and making sure we followed all the rules (and gave some tips too). Lastly, I must talk about the decor and ambience of the business, which had a funky-Victorian parlour feel to it. There was antique furniture, paintings, taxidermy (stuffed animals wearing cute clothes), and it felt really homey to me, and had a welcoming/ inviting vibe (Check out some of my photos to see how cool it is). Also, they sell a variety of drinks, to include some of my favorite soda pops, made locally by Natrona Bottling / Red Ribbon Sodas . . . I didn't buy any this time, because our party provided bottled waters (and popcorn), but when I come back, I will certainly patronize the snack bar area. I also think I heard that it was BYO, if you choose to partake in an adult beverage. If I had any feedback to improve my experience, it would be to provide some sort of grade at the end of the Escape Room, such as "You completed 11 of 15 challenges (here's where you went wrong, etc.)." We really were kind of left hanging, we knew we failed, but didn't know by how much. Also, our room guide was a little bit soft-spoken, and I had a bit of a hard time hearing everything he said (Note: I usually wear hearing aids, but because of the pandemic, I stopped wearing them because if I wear a mask it doesn't fit properly when my hearing aids are in (BTW, Masking WAS NOT required here if you are vaccinated, but was optional (Many in our group chose to wear masks, and that's fine with me (I brought a mask with me just in case it got too crowded)). Overall though, I still give this place FIVE stars, and both my wife and I look forward to coming back and trying to solve those Escape Rooms again some day . . . BIG CHEERS for Steel City Axes!!!!!

Inviting atmosphere w/ a lot of dark wood & warm lighting. Staff taking social distancing,…read moremask-wearing, & sanitation procedures very seriously (in addition to axe-throwing safety procedures, of course). I really liked that there was an option for a "no touch" check-in & there were signs everywhere reminding people to wear a mask, hand sanitizer available, & they wiped the axes off after each person in our group was done with their throwing turn. There are stools & tables to hang out on & fridges (!) for BYOB. Instructors were very good at helping me perfect my throwing technique. I'd say perfect for a group of 4-10 people.

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I was a bit skeptical about Putt Shack because I had heard many mixed reviews and know it is a…read morelarge corporate chain. I finally visited for the first time in late June and was pleasantly surprised at what a fun time we had. You can either register online prior to your arrival or you can use one of their ipads to register. Each player gets a golf ball that is individually coded to them. So it tracks every stroke you take (no cheating) and automatically adds the score (including bonus points on some holes). One nice thing is that you can skip around if there are lines at the holes. This is really helpful especially if you are there with a group. They also have tables throughout the course that let you place your drink down. You do need to pay attention to make sure you stay on your own course because the two courses are right next to each other. If your ball suddenly isn't registering, it is probably because you are on the wrong course. Food is pretty tasty (although a little overpriced). You can eat any time and they have an option that you can order food before you golf and have it ready for when you are done (but I imagine it could get difficult to try and time that correctly), There is metered street parking right outside and a large surface lot behind the building. Overall a fun place to take your family or a unique date night.

We had a great time at PuttShack. Checking in was easy and there were plenty of staff to assist…read more They were all very friendly. PuttShack was very busy. It appeared most people were putting not so much eating. We played nine holes and I could have easily stayed for another nine. It is pricey for four people. I appreciated the servers coming to the holes for drinks. Each hole has a space to place your drinks while you putt. PuttShack was the perfect family outing for us. The ball is digitally assigned to each person. There is no keeping track of the score. Every time you put the ball on the tee the computer recognizes you.

Three Rivers Karting Entertainment Park

4.8

(29 reviews)

I came here for a company sponsored holiday event and had so much fun! I've never heard of Three…read moreRivers Karting and was definitely skeptical as we navigated through an industrial complex along the river. They had a full park in florida and we had to park along the side of the building. The check-in process was easy, as we filled out the waivers in advance. The food from the on site restaurant was your typical bar style food, but hot and fresh. The bar had a wide selection of beer, cocktails, canned drinks, and slushies available. They have ace throwing, an arcade, and of course the go kart course. We took full advantage and played a little of everything. Our group had a great time!

Went with colleagues for a team building event. It was a nice venue with a comfortable conference…read moreroom for work activities and the electric go-karts were fun, especially the timed laps which gave us bragging rights for the day. Very easy to drive and a nice compact well designed indoor track with plenty of time given for multiple laps. Great staff that were very attentive and helpful. I would definitely go again.

Playground Dropout

4.3