ELEVATE YOUR MINI-GOLF GAME
at Perch Putt! By Robin Long
All photos credit: Robin Long
T
he adult beverages plus miniature golf course combo seems to be a growing scene in DC. Tysons has now joined in on the trend and put its own unique spin on it. High atop Capital One Hall sits Perch Putt where you can take in the stunning views Tysons and the surrounding area while elevating your mini-golf game. The Course Perch Putt’s 18-hole putt putt golf course feels designed to appeal to all ages and skills levels. You won’t find gimmicky windmills or gnomes at Perch Putt, but the course has a nice variety of obstacles, tunnels, banks shots to keep you on your toes and make playing the course engaging. I recently made the trip up to the Perch to try out the new course and
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found it to be slightly challenging, but still enjoyable and a lot of fun. And though I’m extremely out of practice when it comes to my mini-golf game, I still managed to get a hole in one once and mostly made par or a little above par for the rest of the holes. The landscaping around the holes provides a relaxing atmosphere. Food Two vintage buses converted to food trucks provide fresh seasonal street food. From the retro Greyhound bus Los Dos Carlos Street Tacos serves up chips with salsa and/or queso, nachos, and traditional street tacos with pollo, carnitas, carne assay, or vegetarian. At the double decker bus you’ll find Grandpa Hank’s Jamaican Kitchen offers beef and chicken patties along with along with more substantial fare VIVARESTON.COM
