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Old-School Fun vs. High-Tech Play

Mini golf or virtual reality? A guide for families who can't agree.

Classic
Mini golf, boardwalks, wooden coasters, drive-in style diners
High-tech
New theme park rides, VR arcades, immersive shows
Best of both
Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Las Vegas, Pigeon Forge
Good for
Families with a wide range of ages

Classic fun

  • Mini golf: Myrtle Beach and Pigeon Forge have some of the most elaborate courses anywhere
  • Boardwalks and piers: Myrtle Beach and the Gulf Coast
  • Old Las Vegas: neon signs and classic casinos on Fremont Street
  • Colonial Williamsburg: hands-on history with costumed tradespeople

High-tech play

  • Orlando's newest rides, including Universal's Epic Universe, which opened in 2025
  • Immersive art and interactive museums in Las Vegas and Orlando
  • Indoor go-karts, VR arcades and escape rooms in most resort towns

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