It's hard to believe that miniature golf, a fad from the '60s, has managed to survive and flourish in this age of post-Nintendo computer games, Hannah Montana and YouTube. Amazingly, Golf 'n' Stuff continues to parlay its two 18-hole putt-putt courses into an entire miniature amusement park, complete with go-karts, bumper boats and a climbing wall. Various baseball and softball batting cages (with a variety of pitch speeds) also allow Dad (or Mom) to recapture the glory days of youth while hopefully not embarrassing themselves in front of the kids. Teens will enjoy the arcade, especially on the weekends, when they can attempt to ditch their parents by hanging out at this safe and kid-friendly environment. Group rates also make Golf 'n' Stuff ideal for pre-teen birthdays.
Runners up:
2. Reid Park Zoo
22nd Street and Country Club Road
3. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road
883-2702, desertmuseum.org
