My husband and I are going to the Byron Nelson this week, but since my kids won’t be going, I decided to make it up to them with a trip to Ellen’s Amusement Park in Cedar Hill for a game of miniature golf! In addition to a fun and whimsical course, Ellen’s also offers go-cart rides, batting cages, video games and even paint ball!
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Ellen’s is an old school amusement park, with plenty of fun for the family. Although it’s an older attraction, I was really pleased how clean and well-kept the place was! The employees were quick to pick up any trash left out and very friendly!
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| BUY 1 ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF GET 1 ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF FREE!!! |
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| BUY 3 GO KART RIDES AT ONE TIME GET 1 GO KART RIDE FREE FOR ONLY $16.50!!! |
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| HALF PRICE TOKEN NIGHT! WE DOUBLE YOUR BATTING CAGE AND ARCADE VIDEO TOKENS. |
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| ENJOY 1 ROUND OF MINI-GOLF AND 1 GO-KART RIDE FOR ONLY $10.00!!! |
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| PICK 3 OF THE FOLLOWING ATTRACTIONS: 12 VIDEO TOKENS, 3 BATTING CAGE TOKENS, 1 GO KART RIDE, OR 1 ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF ALL FOR $10.25 + TAX |
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| 18 HOLES OF MINIATURE GOLF, 12 ARCADE TOKENS, 2 BATTING CAGE TOKENS, 2 GO KART RIDES, 1 HOT DOG AND 1 SMALL DRINK ALL FOR $14.95 + TAX (From 10AM to 1PM) |
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| 1 ROUND OF MINIATURE GOLF, 1 GO KART RIDE, 10 VIDEO TOKENS, AND 1 BATTING CAGE TOKEN. ALL FOR $12.95 + TAX |
Ellen’s has daily specials, so check before going! Unlike most places, the weekend specials are your best deals!
MIniature Golf
Ellen’s has a really cute miniature golf course, with unique obstacles, some that move and two which have a lift for the ball! My seven-year-old loved that! Many of the holes have a Texas theme, and there are plenty of water hazards!
If your ball falls in the water hazard, just go ask for another ball! My daughter tried to retrieve hers, and this is what happened!
This has to be the only Texas guitar miniature golf hole in the world!
To add to the fun of the game, we make a contest of each hole instead of the final score. For example, whoever has the lowest score on a hole gets to pick dinner the next night, extra tv time, or a pass on dishes, etc. We make a list and agree on it before going. This way my youngest, who ended up with a final score of 103, still wins! He even made a hole in one!
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Go-Carts
My husband and I love racing go-carts, and while we enjoy taking the kids, it’s also one of of our favorite date night activities!
There is a 52″ height requirement to drive a go-cart, and 36″ to ride in a go-cart with a driver 16 or older.
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Video Games
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Paintball
Come play on their paintball field, or schedule a Paintball Birthday Party!
Food
Ellen’s sells hot dogs, sodas and other concession stand type food. They do not allow outside food or drinks.
More Things to do in Cedar Hill
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For more “Old School” Fun, check out Cedar Hill Roller Rink! Click HERE to visit their facebook page!
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Uptown Village at Cedar Hill is a shopping center with a fun and free splash pad, surrounded by lots of shopping!
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Cedar Hill State Park offers day use and overnight camping, with a picnic areas, a swim beach, kayak rentals, hiking trails, fishing, a marina and a terrific mountain bike trail! Click HERE to visit their website.
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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center seems like it should be in the Texas Hill Country, not minutes from downtown Dallas! It’s free for hiking and bird watching, including the rare Golden-Cheeked Warbler, and they have weekend children programs and guided hikes. Click HERE for more information.
Ellen’s Amusement Park
1350 S. Hwy 67 Cedar Hill
972-291-4242
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Keep Having Fun in the Texas Sun!
Michelle
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