Scientists agree that children are our future, which is why most children are sealed in time capsules with a flashlight and a stack of magazines. Give a child something he or she will really dig with today's Groupon: for $20, you get $40 worth of play at mini golf, batting cages, driving ranges, and more at Mulligan's Island in Cranston.

Mulligan's Island's 64 acres entertain humans of all ages with mini golf, batting cages, a par 3 golf course, and more. Children and adults dressed like children can putt their way through either of the two 18-hole mini golf courses ($8 per round for children, $10 per round for adults), on which rivers, waterfalls, and a fireball-spouting volcano add distraction and intrigue.

Those keen to brush up on their adult-size golf game can practice short strokes at the 18-hole pitch-and-putt course ($10 per round), buy a bucket of balls ($7–$12), and send them skyward at the 11-acre, 60-stall driving range, or hack away on the 9-hole par 3 executive course ($14 per round on weekdays, $15 on weekends and holidays). A round of 16 pitches of variable speed ($2) at the 10-station batting cage challenges guests to transform their golf swings into a more horizontal motion.

Reviews

Four Yelpers and four Insider Pagers give Mulligan's Island a three-star average:

• The novelty of this place hasn't worn off yet and their 2 18-hole mini golf courses, pitch n putt, par 3 course, driving range, etc are enough variety to keep everybody happy. – Jeff J., Yelp, 4/2/09
• the course is very big and fun. They have alot [sic] of other things to do other than golfing too. Have fun if you go, you won't be disappointed. – Amanda C., Insider Pages