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Comparison shopper / Outdoor miniature golf

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Ready to battle some windmills or a tricky slope? Well, pick up your club and head for a miniature golf outing through tunnels, waterfalls, swinging logs and loop-de-loops. The first putting green was formed at St. Andrews in Scotland in 1867. Each local course has a different set of challenges and this is by no means a complete list of putting palaces. There are lots more out there, so share your favorite course on our blog at www.buffalonews.com/moneysmart

—James E. Brennan

MINI GOLF: Adventure Landing 2400 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda

COURSES: Three par-2, 18-hole courses

GAME COST: $6.50, $7.50 for two games

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES: Video arcade coupons

SNACKS: Pizza, hot dogs and pop

EXTRA ACTIVITY: Teddy Bear Factory, $12.99 for animal, $19.98 includes outfit

BIRTHDAY PARTY: $12.99 per person for golf, food and 20 tokens

BEST DEAL: $10 for 44 tokens, $20 for 100 (July 4th, $10 for 60)

MINI GOLF: Fun & Games 3383 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park

COURSES: Two 18-hole courses (par 2 to par 5)

GAME COST: $4 for adults, $3.50 for kids ($1 more for two rounds)

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES: No

SNACKS: Ice cream and drinks

EXTRA ACTIVITY: Batting cages, $1 token for 20 pitches

BIRTHDAY PARTY: $3 golf and 50-cent batting for group of 8 kids (bring your own food)

BEST DEAL: $70 for season pass of golf and batting cages

MINI GOLF: Harris Hill Golf Center 5352 Genesee St., Bowmansville

COURSES: One “Old School” mini golf (par 1 to par 3), plus nine-hole, lighted regular golf

GAME COST: $5 for mini golf, $10 for regular round of golf

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES: Free ice cream on last hole

SNACKS: Ice cream, pop and beer

EXTRA ACTIVITY: Tuesday Cruise Night and driving range ($3, $5 and $6 for 25 to 75 balls)

BIRTHDAY PARTY: $20 for golf, pizza, pop and ice cream sundae

BEST DEAL: Buy-one, get-one in Entertainment Book

MINI GOLF: JNC Family Fun Center 3131 Transit Road, Elma

COURSES: One 18-hole, par-3 course

GAME COST: $5.25 and $4.25 (kids under 12)

HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZES: No

SNACKS: Hamburger, chicken fingers and fries

EXTRA ACTIVITY: Arcade (25 for one token to $20 for 100), go-carts ($7.50) and batting cages

BIRTHDAY PARTY: $8 for golf, hot dog or pizza, drink and 15 tokens ($6 for go-kart ride)

BEST DEAL: Coupons at www.merchantcircle.com and Entertainment Book


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