The Abandoned Bonnie Castle Greens In New York Was Once A Thriving Mini-Golf Course

I have few more nostalgic childhood memories than mini-golf. These little temples of friendly competition were many of our first experiences with competitive sport, and they were dressed up in a fantastical environment. Mini-golf courses were like stepping into another world – be they themed around an old-timey circus, a pirate hideout, or an alien planet – or, in the case of one old mini-golf course, an old-fashioned fishing village. Located right on the Canadian border, the Bonnie Castle Greens mini-golf course in Alexandria Bay was a truly unique all-ages adventure – but those days are long past. Today, it’s a fascinating abandoned place in NY.

Divided into two eighteen-hold courses, dubbed the American Adventure and the Canadian Adventure, the Bonnie Castle Greens mini-golf course has fallen into disrepair today, but many remnants of the quirky attraction it once was remain amid the overgrowth. It feels frozen in time – a uniquely New York adventure whose day has come and gone. Step into this unique abandoned place in NY for a virtual hike through the Bonnie Castle Greens.

Highlighting the beautifully eerie work of Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo, discover more fascinating abandoned locations across America in our Vacant Series. These unique man-made structures have been left abandoned and are slowly being reclaimed by nature.

Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of abandoned destinations, many of the places featured in this series are off-limits to visitors or have actually been demolished. We do not condone trespassing and other illegal activity but rather encourage readers to enjoy learning about these fascinating destinations. 

Did you know about this unique abandoned place in NY? Due to its out-of-the-way location, it’s not clear if there are any future plans to redevelop the Bonnie Castle Greens mini-golf course, but the town of Alexandria Bay remains part of a thriving tourist scene, complete with a massive go-kart track, as well as one of New York’s most impressive waterfront resorts, Capt. Thomson’s Resort.

Special thanks to Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo of Odd World Studio for the photos used in this article. For more images, check out his website, Architectural Afterlife. Discover even more spooky places in Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America. 

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