Palatine, Illinois: Miniature Golf in a Funeral Home
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Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services
- Address:
- 201 N. Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL
- Directions:
- Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services. North side of town, along the east side of US Hwy 14/N. Hicks Rd, at Lincoln St.
- Hours:
- Call in advance. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 847-358-7411
- Admission:
- Free.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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A funeral parlor with a sense of humor offers horror-themed mini-golf course in its basement.
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Definitely need to call in advance. We had so much fun. It is really completely free. We tried to offer a donation and were turned down multiple times. Really run by a family. Unique.
[Nancy Welton, 07/07/2024]
This is my favorite roadside attraction ever! Ahlgrim's Funeral Home sells T-shirts and glow-in-the-dark patches if you'd like to support this free activity. I called to book ahead, called the day before to confirm, and had an amazing time. They are friendly and excited for people who need to cross this off their bucket list.
[Polly, 10/15/2019]
This was my first Roadside America adventure off the iPhone app. Carl was great, and the basement is really fun! FYI, there is no cell coverage in the basement. Cell's are "dead" down there!
You have to do this one!
[Darcsylver9, 08/27/2012]
I was in suburban Chicago and happened to be passing the Ahlgrim & Son Funeral Home just before closing time. I might never get another chance to see for myself, so I sucked it up and went in. Things seemed... well... dead. But a very nice gentleman greeted me. We chatted for a bit about the biz and then I just sort of blurted out, "Do you REALLY have a miniature golf course in the basement?" Without missing a beat, the gentleman said, "Yes."
I said, "Wow! That must really be something!"
"It's a blessing and a curse", he replied somewhat wearily. Then he added, "Would you like to see it?"
Naturally, I jumped at the chance. I didn't really want to bother him, but he seemed strangely proud of it. So down we went, into the cellar where, when the gentleman snapped on the switch, the lights and animated objects along the course, rose from the dead. It was eerie, to say the least. There was a haunted house, and a pinball machine on one side of the room that played organ music and let out a moan or maniacal laugh occasionally, which added to the "fun."
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