Due to the fact that we celebrate two birthdays just four days from one another, we tried to stay local and keep it family-focused this year. We decided on Zao Island for our older daughter's 7th birthday. This was her first time that she went miniature golfing and ride on go-karts. She enjoyed the go-karts the most.
There are two mini-golf options (red and blue) and they both have 18 holes...this was a bit much for my little people, but they seriously were troopers and had a great time checking out the "landmarks" along the way.
Zao Island is located right on Route 30 and super easy to find. My husband's uncle prefers the Zao Island pizza out of all the other pizza options in Valparaiso...so it must be pretty good...we didn't stay for the pizza.
We spent all of our time (and money) on the go-karts, mini-golf, and arcade (kid gambling). My daughter was overjoyed that she got a 400 ticket jackpot on the fishbowl game. Their prizes are seriously way better than Chuck E. Cheese, but that is probably because you spend a little more.
This is a great family option or date night option if you are looking to do something other than going to dinner.