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Ahlgrim Acres: Miniature Golf in a Funeral Home

Play a round of mini-golf in the most unlikely of places, the basement of a real funeral home!

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Ahlgrim Acres is a quirky, one-of-a-kind miniature golf course located in the basement of Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services in Palatine, Illinois. This unusual attraction offers a fun and slightly macabre experience for visitors of all ages.

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Local tips

  • Call ahead to reserve a time to play, as the course is closed during funerals and viewings.
  • The course is located in the basement, so be prepared to descend a flight of stairs.
  • Ahlgrim Acres is free to play, but donations are always appreciated.
  • Take your time and enjoy the quirky, homemade obstacles and decorations.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    Ahlgrim Acres is located at 201 N Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067. From downtown Palatine, head north on N Northwest Hwy/US-14. The funeral home will be on your left. Parking is available in the funeral home parking lot. Parking is free.

  • Public Transport

    The Palatine Metra station is located approximately 1 mile southeast of Ahlgrim Acres. From the station, you can take a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft to the funeral home. Pace bus service is also available in Palatine, with various routes stopping near the vicinity. Check the Pace bus website for schedules and route information. A one-way bus fare is around $2.00.

  • Walking

    If you are already in downtown Palatine, Ahlgrim Acres is a walkable distance. Head north on N Northwest Hwy/US-14 for about 1 mile. The funeral home will be on your left. Please be aware of traffic as you walk along the highway.

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Tucked away in the basement of Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services in Palatine, Illinois, Ahlgrim Acres offers a unique and unexpected experience: a nine-hole miniature golf course with a spooky twist. Created in the 1960s by Roger Ahlgrim as a way to keep his children entertained and to utilize the extra space in the funeral home's basement, Ahlgrim Acres has become a beloved community staple. The course features a haunted theme, with each hole boasting its own distinct character and obstacles. Golfers can putt through a miniature haunted house, navigate a guillotine, and even encounter a water trap on the final hole. The quirky decor incorporates actual funeral memorabilia, including an old shipping box used for rail transportation of caskets. Adding to the fun, players can also enjoy shuffleboard, ping pong, bumper pool, and vintage arcade games. Ahlgrim Acres is more than just a novelty; it's a place where the community comes together. Roger Ahlgrim initially opened the course to Cub Scouts, church groups, and other local organizations. Today, it's open to the public by appointment and free of charge, offering a lighthearted space amidst the solemnity of the funeral home. The Ahlgrim family considers it a way to show that the funeral home is not always a place of sadness.

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