We've always loved playing miniature golf, and the stubborn upwards march of our age hasn't done anything to dull our urge to smack balls around synthetic grass with our friends. Putt Putt in Mermaid Beach is our go to place to play these days, as their three courses offer both variety and great value. You can choose from the Fun Run with lots of moving obstacles (and a shade sail covering to protect against the sun), Jungle Trail with lots of animals (and for some reason a caricature of a native American) and Waterways with lots of, you guessed it, water. Combo tickets let you play all three courses for the about half the single price, and can be used at different times with no expiration date. What's more, they've even got their own app to keep track of scores, because it's the era of the smartphone and no self-respecting person should ever have to use a pencil.