mom review:
Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf at
Shadowland Adventures
TEXT: Julie Turco
A s if laser tag and video arcades weren’t
already exciting enough, Shadowland
Adventures decided to amp up the fun
further with a new addition to their awesome
lineup: interactive glow-in-the-dark mini golf.

Before their grand opening at their Alexandria, VA
location, my boys and I were lucky enough to get
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a sneak-peek of the facility and to test-drive the
course! The excitement began by choosing our glow-in-
the-dark putters and balls. Looking around, the
course was nothing but unbelievable —accented
in UV paint and specialty lighting —the detail was
so impressive. (Their artist and general manager



worked meticulously to plan every detail,
and it showed.)
As we stepped inside the adventure,
we entered a dark tower castle with
passageways surrounded by glowing
dragons, knights, cauldrons and
bubbling elixirs. This theme continued
as we traveled along the course, with
mystical murals and figures throughout
that immerse the players in a “Game of
Thrones” meets “King Arthur” type of
environment. It was thrilling!
We ventured along the course at ease,
from one putting hole to next with
extravagant tunnels, bridges and
obstacles at each stop. By the time we got
to the end, my kids didn’t want to leave!
Overall, my boys and I had a wonderful
time at Shadowland Adventures and it’s
certainly a great family experience for
ages four and up. With their wide range
of activities, we are expecting this to be
the go-to spot in 2018 for birthday parties.

Their various birthday packages allow the
birthday boy or girl to choose between
a laser adventure, glow-in-the-dark golf
party or the mega arcade. And if a group
wants to stay for longer, they can book all
three adventures.

After our experience at Shadowland
Adventures, I can safely say that my kids
can’t wait to go back!
Shadowland Adventures is open seven
days a week starting at 11 a.m. and
has five locations in Columbia, MD,
Gaithersburg, MD, Frederick, MD,
Springfield/Alexandria, VA, and Chantilly,
VA. Glow-in-the-dark golf is only
available in the Springfield/Alexandria,
VA location. For more information, go to
shadowlandadventures.com. Julie Turco is a mother of three living
in Chevy Chase, MD and works for
Washington FAMILY. Her boys are ages
7, 5 and 3.

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