Miniature versions often present significant advantages—take the TV version of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, the running time of which perfectly matches the average time between sour-gummy-worm cravings. Shrink your golf game down to size with today's Groupon: for $10, you’ll get 18 holes of mini golf, two attraction passes, and a medium soda (up to a $21 value) at Swing-A-Round Fun Town, an amusement emporium in Fenton that’s been delighting families for almost 20 years, though not literally, as demonstrated by the lack of Rip Van Winkle beards over unparalleled smiles.

To cut down on wait times and avoid clichéd snobs vs. slobs conflicts, Swing-A-Round lets Lilliputian linksmen choose from three scenic, challenging miniature-golf courses designed by miniature professionals. Once you finish knocking a brightly colored ball through a whimsical landscape of beautiful waterfalls, flowing rivers, and bubbling fountains, you can cool off with a refreshing phosphate before redeeming your two passes on Swing-A-Round's indoor and outdoor attractions. Round up friends, family, and inner children for one go-kart or bumper-boat ride (open seasonally, a $6 and $6.50 value, respectively), $6 worth of arcade tokens, two entries into the jumpshot basketball court (a $6 value), $6 worth at the batting cages, or two entries into the soft playground (a $6 value), much safer than nearby rival Scissorland. The 12,000-square-foot indoor facility boasts 80 of the newest games, sure to swell your thumbs with bliss, while the soft playground lets energetic kids exhaust themselves with endless romps through the twisting tubes and tunnels without fear of knee scrapeage or fontanel bumpitude.

Swing-A-Round Fun Town's family-friendly shenanigans make it a pleasurable getaway for toddlers and seniors alike. Give them a day to bond over their mutual love of soft foods and snappy rhythms with today's Groupon.

Valid only at the Fenton location.

Reviews

Eight Insider Pagers and three Yelpers give Swing-A-Round Fun Town an average of four stars:

• If the kids are clamoring for something to do, I highly recommend Swing Around [sic] Fun Town. It is always fun as a family to play some miniature golf or hit the bumper cars! – John B., Insider Pages
• The equipment and everything seems to be in good condition and nothing is run down. It's in a handy location in the Fenton/141 area, so it's convenient for many St. Louis families. Parking is abundant. – B K., Insider Pages