Summer camps are the best way to give kids a taste of freedom without having them lick the Liberty Bell. Ring in summertime with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $29 for a one-week, half-day sports or karate summer camp (a $100 value) $55 for a one-week, full-day sports and karate camp (a $200 value) Every day, certified sports and martial-arts instructors lead campers in either one or two three-hour sessions. Sports camp focuses on eight sports, including ultimate frisbee, football, basketball, and lacrosse.... [ Read more ]

Historical Civil War–Era Hotel on Georgetown's Circle In 1836, a large brick structure was built in Georgetown, Delaware, on the town's circle, and it was soon converted into The Union Hotel. When the Civil War broke out, Union supporters co-opted the hotel as their unofficial clubhouse and would gather there before taking to the street to brawl with Confederate sympathizers. In the years since, the building also served as a county courthouse, a post office, and a bank before it was... [ Read more ]

Early humans developed the ability to sprint in order to chase down sprightly prey and invented long-distance running to escape from slowly approaching glaciers. Follow in their fossilized footsteps with this Groupon. $49 for One Entry to Spartan Sprint Mud Race (Up to $145 Value) On September 8 and 9, 2012, participants in event T-shirts gather at the Mountain Creek Waterpark in Vernon before taking off on the approximately 4-mile Spartan Sprint. Spartan Race Seven extreme athletes and one Royal Marine banded together to... [ Read more ]

In science-fiction movies, bad guys use lasers to burn down national landmarks, whereas good guys use lasers to burn CDs for cool aliens. Get closer encounters with this Groupon. $999 for Six Zerona Laser Treatments ($2,000 Value) During the 40-minute treatment, Dr. Tannenbaum directs the Zerona laser over targeted areas, typically a combination of the waist, hips, and thighs. The procedure utilizes an erchonia cold laser, which liquifies subcutaneous fat as it's released from cells. Adipose cells then shrink, excreting excess mass... [ Read more ]

Prior to tanning salons, the only way to achieve a beautiful copper glow was to boil pennies and bathe in the scalding reduction. Achieve a less painful sheen with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $21 for five full-body spray tans (a $150 value) $25 for 10 full-body spray tans (a $300 value) $79 for three months of unlimited UV tanning (a $297 value) Spray tanning treatments last approximately 15 minutes while UV tanning sessions last approximately 20 minutes. The Spa at Centrex Aestheticians transform clients with... [ Read more ]

Before man learned to ride horses, Western films ended with cowboys jogging into the sunset. Saddle up with this Groupon. Choose from Five Options $29 for a 30-minute horse-cart-driving lesson for one person (a $60 value) $35 for a 60-minute horseback-riding lesson for one person (a $75 value) $59 for two 60-minute horseback-riding lessons for one person (a $150 value) $59 for a 60-minute horseback-riding lesson for two people (a $150 value) $85 for two 60-minute horseback-riding lessons for two people (a $300 value) Equestrian Enterprize Students who... [ Read more ]

Contrary to popular belief, water parks are not where you take your birdbath for a walk. Set the record straight with this Groupon. Choose from Three Options $89 for an all-day park package for four (up to a $300 value) valid for entry during Memorial Day weekend Four park admissions (up to a $34 value each) Dining package that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and fountain drinks for each group member (a $33.50 value each) Parking reimbursement (up to a $10 value with receipt) Game of miniature... [ Read more ]