Let everyone else scream for ice cream -- you'd rather sit silently with a hunk of it in your mouth. And with today's deal from Cold Stone Creamery in Largo, you can get $10 to spend on delectable ice cream or cakes for $5; or, double your pleasure, and devour $20 worth of scrumptious goodies for $10. A beloved dessert destination, Cold Stone Creamery boasts an inspired collection of heavenly confections, such as Mud Pie Mojo (a divine blend of coffee ice cream, Oreo cookies, peanut butter-roasted almonds, and fudge) and Strawberry Passion cake (red velvet cake, strawberry ice cream, graham cracker crust with strawberry puree, and strawberry frosting). After your tantalizing treat is gone, then feel free to holler -- it's okay to cry over spilt (frozen) milk, especially when it's as good as this.

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When someone's getting all up in your grill, the best thing to say is "You better step off! The surface temperature of grills can approach 550 degrees Fahrenheit-you shouldn't be standing on that thing!" Today's Groupon demonstrates a high regard for safety by leaving the grilling to the professionals: for $15, you get $30 worth of American fare and drinks at Copper Canyon Grill.

Copper Canyon's menu sizzles with creative, hardwood-fired American fare, such as wood-fired chicken and meatloaf and hickory-grilled steaks. Diners can prep palates with savory tortilla soup ($7) before revving up flavor engines with Copper Canyon's signature wood-fired rotisserie chicken ($17.50). Patrons can cast nets of hungry eyes over the short-smoked Atlantic salmon ($21), or practice carving wizardry on the 9-ounce hickory-grilled tenderloin fillet with gorgonzola-blue-cheese butter and a chilean cabernet sauce ($29). Copper Canyon's meal architects designed the big meatloaf stack ($16) to maximize its delicious payload, pairing its hefty flavors with slow-baked french-bread pudding ($7), which is made using the recipe held by the Statue of Liberty. Copper Canyon Grill's menu items and prices may vary by location.

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Atten-HUT! Listen up, recruits. This is your sergeant talking and you will pay attention. All of you with dreams of a tighter body: Hit the deck and work it like you mean it. The Sergeant's Program Boot Camp, the oldest civilian boot camp program in the country, is offering one month of unlimited boot camp fitness classes with no initiation fee for just $30 (a $199 value) at any of its 22 locations around the DMV. Under the gaze of your expert drill instructor, you and your fellow grunts will sweat through a no-holds-barred one-hour workout of cardio, core, flexibility, stabilization, and resistance training. You may want to cry like a baby, but you will see results. Now drop and give us 20! Want more? Check out The Sergeant's Program Boot Camp on Facebook.

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Fondue is a ubiquitous staple of Swiss culture, matched only by neutrality, multiuse pocketknives, and the world's most easy-to-draw cheese. Go for a dip with this Groupon.

$25 for $50 Worth of Fondue and Steakhouse Fare

The menu invites guests to share four-course feasts of cheese fondue, fresh salads, chocolate fondue, and chef-selected entrees ready to be cooked at their table, such as Memphis-barbecue pork or sesame-crusted ahi tuna ($76-$79/couple; $38-$39.50/person). Single-course treats include a swiss gruyère and emmentaler fondue ($16 for one or two diners; $8 for each extra person) and entrees such as the French Quarter-a medley of Cajun-spiced filet mignon, chicken breast, shrimp and andouille sausage prepared in one of four gourmet fondue broths ($23-$23.50).

Prices vary by location. Click here to view the menus for the Reston, Arlington, and Gaithersburg locations.

The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot transforms date nights and friendly outings into rich, sensory experiences by gathering diners around communal pots of fondue and adorning their tables with sumptuous four-course feasts of cheese, salad, chocolate, and steakhouse fare. Bubbling pots of emmentaler, lager-laced cheddar, and creamy fontina quell urges to engage in skewer swordfights as guests eagerly dip and slather slices of crisp granny-smith apples or crusts of artisanal bread. Creamy peppercorn ranch and decadent burgundy-shallot vinaigrette drape plates of crispy salad greens and roma tomatoes before servers parade out the pièce de resistance-fresh shrimp, sesame-crusted ahi, and succulent slices of filet mignon that bathe in roiling pools of coq au vin and bourguignonne. As a tasty digestif, dessert-savvy diners coat brownies, marshmallows, and unlucky car keys in cauldrons of milk, dark, and white chocolate.

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Like house parties, massages give people an excuse to forget about everyday stresses and fall asleep on someone else's table. Let loose with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $37 for one 60-minute Swedish massage (a $75 value) $49 for one 60-minute deep-tissue, sports, or hot-stone massage (up to a $110 value) $99 for three 60-minute Swedish massages (a $225 value) $129 for three 60-minute deep-tissue, sports, or hot-stone massages (up to a $330 value)

Swedish massages include long strokes, kneading, and tapping in order to boost circulation and general relaxation levels, while deep tissue uses more focused pressure to relieve muscle pain. Therapists apply sports-massage techniques on athletes in need of injury prevention or treatment, and hot stones harness the therapeutic potential of penetrating warmth to soothe tense and tight muscles.

Jetaun's Massage Therapy

Massages at Jetaun's Massage Therapy are custom tailored to meet the needs of any sore back or tense shoulder. The licensed practitioners run down a playbook full of deep-tissue, sports, and hot-stone massage techniques that they blend and manipulate to address their clients' specific injuries and areas of discomfort. Mental bothers, such as office deadlines and the name of the kid in E.T. can also be dulled to invisibility with relaxing Swedish massages and aromatherapy treatments. After clients depart their tabletop havens, they can purchase candles, oils, and massage music that will turn any bedroom or crowded elevator into an oasis of tranquility.

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Packing a parachute is not unlike packing a bag lunch: it's a bummer when your mom puts old ham in either one. Enjoy a fresh pack with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $159 for a tandem skydiving session in a two-person plane ($299 value) with a souvenir T-shirt ($25 value) for one (a $324 value) $315 for a tandem skydiving session with souvenir T-shirts for two (a $648 value)

After launching from the private plane's side door, skydivers free fall at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour while strapped into a parachute with an experienced instructor. Once instructors deploy the chute, the duo gently drifts to the ground. During the 40-second dive and 7-minute descent with parachute deployed, eyes enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lakes, and rolling forests, as well as the capitol skyline.

DC Skydiving Center

The pilots at DC Skydiving Center fly to heights of up to 2 miles before divers of all skill levels hurl themselves from the plane's side door. Before they ever leave the ground, though, students receive a safety briefing and thorough explanation of the jump process. The center's instructors specialize in calming the jitters of newbie divers by strapping in with them on tandem dives, but they also regularly shed single tears as more experienced adrenaline junkies pull out their own parachute at the culminating point of accelerated free-fall programs. Once in the air, the small aircraft's large, panoramic windows grant breathtaking views of the capitol skyline and Blue Ridge Mountains, all of which are captured on RVT video by instructors on the descent.

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All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort in Caribbean

Every week, Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites throws a beachside welcome party to help new arrivals kick off their vacations with live entertainment, dancing, and a fireworks finale. This fiesta supplies a taste of what lies in store during a stay at the all-inclusive Caribbean resort, which sprawls across a tropical hillside like a mini metropolis. There's something for everyone-a playground and art club for children as well as discos, nightclubs, and bars for grownups. Eleven pools and two spas cater to laid-back vacationers, and onsite snorkeling and other watersports engage active guests.

One-bedroom suites are like a home away from home, complete with fully equipped kitchenettes and separate dining areas. Each suite includes a large balcony or terrace, some of which face the surrounding mountains. Suites are decorated with Caribbean-inspired decor, complemented by rattan, natural-wicker, and bamboo furniture.

A lot of the action at Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites centers on the two beaches it has direct access to. But the resort offers a broad range of activities inland as well. These include golf and yoga during the day and theater shows at night. Take advantage of the free shuttle service and convenient jetpack rentals to easily tour the facilities.

Dominican Republic's North Coast: Golden-Sand Beaches and Mountainside Cities

The beach known as Playa Cofresi-named after Roberto Cofresi, a pirate dubbed "the Robin Hood of the Caribbean" for how he dispensed with his stolen treasure-runs along the Lifestyle resort's outer edge. The golden, 3-mile (5 km) stretch of sand reaches to the Ocean World marina, a habitat for dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life.

From the beach, it's only a 10-minute drive to Puerto Plata, the largest city on the Dominican Republic's North Coast. The mountainside city is known for its pastel-colored Victorian buildings with gingerbread fretwork-architecture that lends the town an Old-World charm. You'll also find some prominent cultural attractions, including the colonial-era Fort of San Felipe that was once used to ward off pirates. A couple of cannons still sit atop the thick walls of the fortress, and cannonballs, bayonets, and other 16th-century artifacts are displayed in the museum inside.

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Before paper invitations became the norm, hosts invited guests to parties via town crier or a slap to the face with a confetti-packed glove. Avoid colorful clobbering with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $25 for $50 worth of gifts, stationery, and greeting cards $50 for $100 worth of custom wedding invitations, programs, place cards, and other paper goods

Visitors peruse an array of thoughtful gifts, such as a Vera Bradley tote bag ($46), a Mariposa napkin box ($44), boxed Crane stationery note cards ($20), and a variety of custom wedding invitations (starting at $8 per set).

The Dandelion Patch

Since 1994, stationery visionary Heidi Kallett has helmed The Dandelion Patch, stocking its shelves with writing-related goods and thoughtful gifts. The shop, which has been named Best Stationer by Northern Virginia Magazine and Best of the Best by the Washingtonian, helps shoppers to tote belongings to and fro with paisley Vera Bradley bags and improve the aroma of homes with delicate candles. Heidi and her staff can engrave or monogram stationery and invitations that celebrate the birth of a baby or the ability to memorize addresses. The Dandelion Patch's events include writing workshops-which teach young writers to master the art of the thank-you note-children's etiquette classes, and wedding-etiquette teas.

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Between L'Enfant Plaza and the National Gallery's permanent collection, the District has its fair share of French influence, and with today's deal you can get in on all the Francophilia fun. For $79, enjoy a three-hour cooking course in modern French cuisine with personal chef Bernard Henry at LivingSocial's new building at 918 F Street. On select Fridays and Sundays starting May 20, this executive chef and France native will take you through a lesson on how to make four courses (which you'll then get to taste), and give you recipe cards to take home for each. He'll start with a zucchini-basil soup, followed by lamb skewers with green olives and mint sauce, then sauteed cod with asparagus sauce and fennel, and finishing with a rum-raisin bread pudding. As you dive into the construction of each course, you'll also sip on a beverage paired to complement each dish (and give you a boost of liquid courage). After all, as Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin so sagely said, "a meal without wine is like a day without sunshine." Bon appetit! Want more experiences like this? Visit the 918 F Street website.

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Spas make people feel like royalty without the hassle of shopping for scepters or posing for playing-card portraits. Enjoy regal treatments with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $50 for a 50-minute Parisian facial (a $110 value) $90 for a resurfacing facial with microdermabrasion or a Parisian facial with glycolic peel (up to a $220 value) $99 for a 50-minute Parisian facial and a 20-minute microcurrent face-lift (a $230 value)

An aesthetician begins each 50-minute Parisian facial with a skin analysis, followed by deep pore cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions as needed. A facial massage, custom mask, and sunscreen complete the service, which Qi Spa recommends for first-time spagoers. This treatment can be combined with a 20-minute microcurrent face-lift, which tightens facial muscles and smoothes fine lines and wrinkles. A resurfacing facial and microdermabrasion treatment also diminish fine lines and wrinkles in about an hour, though a series of treatments is recommended for optimal results.

Qi Spa

Decked out with private treatment rooms, Qi Spa courts clients with lavender towels, earnest mixtapes, and complimentary beverages such as green tea. The spa's cosmopolitan staff speaks nine languages as they practice the facility's philosophy of helping clients achieve balanced chi-an ancient feng shui principle pertaining to one's inner life force and energy-in each of its treatments. Treatment rooms accommodate massage, waxing, and body treatments, or, for romantic activities, the corporeal sanctuary accommodates couples with chocolate massages, mani-pedis, or facials.

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Adding a piquant blend of spices can bring out meat's flavor, enliven wholesome veggies, or raise the stakes of a water-balloon fight. Make things interesting with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of Indian Fare

Subcontinental dishes include chickpea and fluffed-flatbread chana bhatura ($6.25), chicken-tikka-masala combos with rice, vegetables, and naan ($5.49/$6.59), and tandoor-grilled lamb kabobs ($8.95).

Mirch Masala Grill

Mirch Masala Grill's dishes of chicken and lamb kabobs, fluffy naan loaves, and creamy paneer honor the ancient flavors of the Indian subcontinent. Savory tomato sauce and dustings of ginger and cumin coat chickpeas, lamb, and poultry, while mango lassi and tamarind chutney add touches of sweetness to meals. Like the series of pneumatic tubes that ran under the Silk Road, the selection of Indo-Chinese dishes unite the produce and customs of India and China, fashioning inventive feasts such as ginger-cooked chili chicken entangled by hearty lo-mein noodles.

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All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafes. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

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Built-up tension can reduce a person's mobility, turning the YMCA dance into the IIII. Easily spell any song with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $45 for one 60-minute massage (a $90 value) $89 for two 60-minute massages (a $180 value)

Clients may choose the gentle kneads of the Body Bliss, the firm-tissue work of the Deep Bliss, or the heated basalt stones of the Hot Bliss Rocks massage. Guests can also combine the two massage options for a couples massage session.

Body Bliss Therapy

For six years, Body Bliss's therapists traveled around Maryland, Virginia, and the District, bringing relaxation to its clients as a mobile massage-therapy company. Now with a permanent location, the massage center quells tension with the gliding strokes of Swedish massage and firmer deep-tissue modalities to treat the specific needs of athletes or statues that can't move until their museum closes. Nationally certified massage therapist Reginald A. Taylor guides the team of experienced massage therapists, who tailor treatments to root out the sources of each client's pain.

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Bring your dreams into focus with today's frame-worthy deal: Shoot over $99 and receive a three-hour outdoor DSLR photography course and walking tour with famed photographer/filmmaker Douglas Sonders at LivingSocial's new 918 F Street location. Named one of Washington Life magazine's most-influential people under 40 and one of the city's Top 25 Creatives, Sonders will take students on a tour through some of the District's most beautiful spots, explaining the basics of shooting outdoors -- from lighting to composition -- to help intermediate photographers learn tricks to take their craft to the next level. Classes are offered on select Saturdays and Sundays starting on May 26 and students should bring their own DSLR camera. (In case of rain, Sonders will take students through a range of shooting techniques indoors, so there's no need to be wary of water damage to your camera.) If you want to master this art form, step one is snapping up this deal. Want more experiences like this? Visit the 918 F Street website.

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Like the framework of a mighty skyscraper, the core helps humans hold up the weight of the sky. Stay firm against the firmament with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $49 for five Pilates Mat classes (a $100 value) $59 for five Core Barre classes (a $120 value) $99 for ten Reformer classes (a $375 value)

Mat classes use only body weight and gravity as resistance, while reformer classes take advantage of various machines to create low-impact stretches. Core Barre classes fuse ballet moves and athletic-conditioning routines to tone muscles while burning fat. See the full schedule here.

Thrive Pilates & Yoga

Thrive Pilates & Yoga cultivates an impassioned community of driven instructors and students all dedicated to creating healthy habits through various fitness classes for all levels. Instructors, after completing 100 student-teaching and observation hours, lead small groups through challenging classes. They take charge of Pilates Reformer classes, which use resistance machinery-which will be double agents when all the other machines take over-to help exercisers elongate limbs and build muscles. The staff also leads similar stretches during Pilates Mat classes that only make use of body-weight resistance and gravity's insistent participation. Their Core Barre classes, alternatively, focus on tummy strength, and Mommy and Me classes invite newborns to develop core strength early.

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Riding a bike is an easy way to minimize your carbon footprint, like reusing plastic bags as wedding gifts. Make the world a better place with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$65 for a half-day (three-hour) bike-and-beer adventure (up to a $230 value)
$105 for a full-day (six-hour) bike-and-beer adventure (up to a $300 value)

Each adventure includes the following:

Guided bike tour Bike rental (a $35 value) Water bottle and lunch Complimentary craft beer flight

After a three- or six-hour bike tour through the verdant, hilly terrain of Shenandoah Valley, tour groups of 10-12 bikers refuel with a complimentary beer flight at a local tavern. Half- and full-day tours, which also teach groups how to ride effectively, both begin at 10 a.m.; half-day tours go until 1 p.m., while full-day tours last until 4 p.m. Lunch usually includes a deli sandwich and chips, and patrons can either rent a bike or bring their own.

Although Shenandoah Trail Cruisers sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Shenandoah Trail Cruisers

Wind rustles through the trees of the George Washington National Forest as knobby bike tires crunch over fallen leaves on a single-lane rocky trail. While mounted on rented Kona mountain bikes and outfitted with Kali protective gear, cyclists navigate trails that wind through the forest and the Massanutten mountain range, led by Shenandoah Trail Cruisers's seasoned guides. Their tours are customized to suit riders' abilities, preferred duration, and desired level of Sasquatch interaction. Each begins with a basic introduction to mountain biking before groups embark on trails that range from easy gravel roads and packed dirt and single-track trails to more advanced and rugged trails with steep slopes, bumpy roads, and scattered mud patches, resulting in rides that teach shifting, breaking, body position, and adjusting riding to new obstacles.

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Distinguished Georgian Gem Rife with History

As shafts of sunlight fall across the wooden floors and rich red walls of Historic Rosemont Manor's grand foyer, it's hard to imagine the august space looked any better when President Johnson gazed upon it-or President Kennedy before him, or Presidents Eisenhower and Roosevelt before him. The Georgian-style mansion, the former home of a governor and U.S. senator, has racked up an illustrious guest list during its two centuries of history, a roll that mingles Washington heavyweights with names such as Einstein and Lindbergh. Built in 1811 as a wedding gift, Historic Rosemont Manor only just opened to the public in 2010, but it has stood as a testament to southern hospitality for all of its 200 years.

Guest rooms overlook the countryside and Rosemont's 60 manicured acres. Intricate oriental rugs line the floors in the airy rooms, all of which feature original claw-foot tubs. The Honeymoon Cottage, or Byrd's Nest, was once Senator Henry Byrd's office and is now a romantic hideaway with its cozy fireplace and love-seat porch swing.

In the morning, a lavish southern breakfast awaits downstairs, full of hearty fare and customizable to any dietary restrictions. Later in the day, you can stroll amid the cherry trees and azaleas before settling down for a picnic lunch for two. A wine, cheese, and fruit reception will give you a chance to show off your knowledge of exotic drupes, and complimentary tastings and tours at three local vineyards will showcase the Shenandoah Valley terroir.

Berryville, Virginia: Southern Charm and Outdoor Adventures

About 90 minutes from Washington, DC, Historic Rosemont Manor is nestled atop a picturesque knoll looking eastward over the Shenandoah Valley. Gardens, trails, and walking paths crisscross the manor's expansive grounds, but nature lovers venturing off property can visit the nearby State Arboretum of Virginia, which offers free admission every day of the year.

At Cedar Creek Battlefield, an attached museum details one of the Civil War's most crucial battles, and walking trails wend through the battlefield's earthworks. A handful of local stables offer horseback rides, and chartered hot-air balloons fly like majestic eagles or mutant birdmen as they soar over the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering pristine views of the landscape.

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When you live in the nation's capital, it's important to stay focused, yet flexible. Today's deal at LivingSocial 918 F Street will help ensure your mind and body follow suit. Pay $15 for an hour-long yoga class with experts from Buddha B Yoga Center. You'll also be treated to either a breakfast parfait for those who choose the sunrise class at 7:30 a.m., or lunch smoothie for the noon class. Choose either time slot on a select Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday starting May 22, and join these instructors for a relaxing yoga session. From free-flowing forms to powerful postures, this class is perfect for all experience levels and will do wonders to get you ready for the day, or-if a break from work will help you regroup-spend your lunch hour de-stressing on the mats (provided, unless you'd like to bring your own). Either way, you're sure to come out refreshed and feeling groovy as you enjoy your post-class snack. Now that's what we call a capitol deal. Want more experiences like this? Visit the 918 F Street website.

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Mechanics souped up the earliest horseless carriages by filling them with premium oats and lovingly grooming their spoilers. Spur your steed toward the horizon with this Groupon.

Choose from Two Options $14 for one regular oil change and spring-maintenance inspection (a $29.95 value) $35 for one synthetic oil change and spring-maintenance inspection (a $79.95 value)

During the one-hour service, ASE-certified staff refills autos with up to 5 quarts of regular or synthetic motor oil and install a new filter. Technicians will also perform a complimentary safety inspection of belts, hoses, fluids, the cooling system, the battery, and other systems.

Littrell's Car Care Center

Littrell's Car Care Center's team of ASE-certified technicians practice preventive care through factory-scheduled maintenance, state inspections, and simple tune-ups. Seasoned wrench-wranglers can unravel the enigma of a recently lit "check engine" light and guarantee all work for 18 months or 18,000 miles. Open five days a week, Littrell's full-service shop invites foreign and domestic vehicles alike to nestle up to each other in the bays, sharing cross-cultural perspectives.

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Breathing underwater, like eating fireworks, constructing a monument, and getting married, it should only be attempted if you're confident you can do it. Master maritime maneuvering with today's Groupon to SPE Dive School in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Choose between the following options:

For $39, you get a Discover Scuba experience (a $90 value). For $215, you get a PADI Open Water Diver certification course (a $385 value).

SPE Dive School's splash aficionados educate students on fin-flapping basics during scuba-diving and certification classes. Seasoned instructors unveil the secrets behind underwater breathing and surviving swirlies during Discover Scuba, which demonstrates how to safely operate scuba equipment and leads students into a shallow pool to practice learned concepts. Fledgling divers in route to a PADI Open Water Diver certification undergo a three-part process consisting of a written exam, a pool test, and completion of four open water checkout dives. SPE's lectures and diving lessons held in heated pools give gill-less guests the skills, confidence, and knowledge to swim safely without harming coral reefs or chandeliers from the Titanic.

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President Lincoln's giant marble expression looks stern, but he'll be frowning even more if you try cooling off in the reflecting pool during 90-degree summer days. Escape the DMV's humidity in a more conventional way when you pay $195 for a season-long membership at the famed Capitol Skyline Hotel stretching from Memorial Day through Labor Day (a $325 value). This seven-story beacon is not only known for throwing the best pool parties this side of the Potomac, but is also conveniently located within walking distance of the Navy Yard and Waterfront Metro stations. Saddle up to the poolside bar and lift your elbow with rum punch, margaritas, and spiked lemonade; work on your tan as you lean back in one of the comfy chaises; and people-watch the day away as you frolic in the clean confines of the competition-sized pool. Strap on your flip-flops, lather on your SPF, and you'll be in for a splashing-good time. Trust us: Like Abe, we'd never tell a lie.

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Games of miniature golf can awaken old family memories, from the time Grandma hit a hole in one to the summer when Dad tried to power the house with a build-it-yourself windmill. Putt your way down memory lane with this Groupon to Monster Mini Golf in Jessup. Choose between the following options:

For $16, you get four passes to black-light mini golf (a $32 value). For $30, you get eight passes to black-light mini golf (a $64 value).

The phosphorescent, indoor landscape at Monster Mini Golf immerses putters in an eerie universe that inverts the sun-soaked cheer of conventional courses. Rimmed in glowing green barriers, 18 holes lure swingers of all sizes to challenge their coordination and resolve in the face of winged monsters, scowling animated trees, a creepy clown, and their opponents' shockingly dazzling smiles. Sheltered from searing rain and howling wind, the indoor course enables play around hazards such as a spell well and luminous, ghostly windmill at any time of the year. An in-house radio station and DJ mask the sound of pounding hearts with lively beats and course commentary to the tune of Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, and golfers looking for additional glory can win prizes by participating in regular contests or at the on-site arcade (arcade games not covered by this Groupon).

Though Monster Mini Golf offers special discounts on some days, this Groupon still represents the best possible deal.

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Framing is a reliable way to make family portraits appear more dignified without the hassle of drawing a monocle on the dog. Class things up with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$49 for $200 worth of framing and restoration services

Costs vary based on what's being framed Frames range from $20/foot to $220/foot 8"x10" print with regular glass and no mat starts at about $123

$89 for 11"x14" diploma framing (a $260 value)

Black, brown, cherry, or gold wood Two mats in any color Dry mounting

This deal is valid at three locations in Alexandria and Lake Ridge.

Alexandria Art and Framing

For more than two decades, Art and Framing's knowledgeable staffers have meticulously enveloped and conserved images with expert framing services that transform personal memorabilia into elegant artwork. Elegant rectangles line store walls in an array of shapes, colors, and styles-including gold frames with antique appearances and stained wood etched with ornate motifs. Art and Framing's artisan picture enhancers put their passion into practice to beautify each image with mat boards, mouldings (from such brands as Larson-Juhl and Roma Moulding), and box frames, a specialty of the frame shop. From valuable baseball cards to blue ribbons from hot-dog-eating contests to poster-size family portraits, any piece of artwork can be skillfully encased before proudly displayed.

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Hair removal gives shiftless lasers a creative outlet during their spare time, which would otherwise be spent harassing cats and blinding the Hubble Space Telescope. Give a beam a new purpose with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $175 for six laser hair-removal treatments on one small area (up to a $1,050 value) $275 for the above on one medium area (up to a $1,650 value) $399 for the above on one large area (up to a $2,850 value)

Using the Aerolase laser hair-removal system, techs direct energy at unwanted hair to destroy it at the follicular level. During the 15- to 30-minute treatment, advanced lasers make laser hair removal more comfortable than waxing or training a pet scorpion to pull hairs out one by one. They recommend scheduling one session per month to target hair at multiple growth stages, maximizing the treatment's effectiveness. Click here to view a list of valid treatment areas.

The G Spa International

Dr. G. Hudson Drakes founded his med spa to offer laser aesthetics, peels, and injectables in an environment focused on client comfort and tranquility. He and Dr. James Benjamin, known as one of the first founders of the National Medical Association's plastic-surgery division, help patients to reach cosmetic goals, whether they involve slimming down, removing spider veins, or becoming a dolphin, amid serene blue walls, potted palms, and plush white couches and chairs illuminated by the glow of crystal chandeliers.

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Kids can be tough critics at mealtime -- just take a look at all those vegetables the dog's been eating lately. Stash the box mashed potatoes and sign on for today's deal at LivingSocial 918 F Street and learn tips, tricks, and recipes that are sure to earn two thumbs-up from your clan. Leave the kids at home and enjoy a two-hour cooking class with family recipe expert Katie Workman for $55. On either Saturday, May 19 or Sunday, May 20, this author of The Mom 100 Cookbook will provide a hands-on lesson for beginners in easy, flavorful recipes -- as well as time-saving tips -- that will have the whole family applauding. After getting a chance to taste your crowd-pleasing creations in class, bring them home with you at the end of the event and let your focus group render the final verdict. You'll also receive a copy of The Mom 100 Cookbook to take with you to help you build a new repertoire that's sure to bring down the house. Want more experiences like this? Visit the 918 F Street website.

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If humans are mostly made of water, and fish traditionally inhabit water, fish should naturally occur in the human body. Fix this gap in nature's logic with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for $30 worth of sushi and traditional Japanese fare, valid Saturday-Thursday $15 for $30 worth of sushi and traditional Japanese fare, valid on Friday

The menu includes items such as a Nama roll with spicy white tuna and mango ($10.95), beef teriyaki ($13), and plum sherbet ($3.75).

Hikaru Sushi

At Hikaru Sushi, seasoned chefs mold the sea's freshest specimens into more than 70 types of maki and nigiri. In addition to constructing classic California rolls from crab sticks and cucumbers, they whisk taste buds to the frontier of the sushi realm with colorful fruit maki and a deep-fried Virginia roll stuffed with asparagus, cream cheese, and yellowtail. The eponymous Hikaru bento box pairs a choice of five sushi rolls with hot teriyaki and an Asian amuse-bouche such as gyoza or shumai, and the Hikaru maki teams crispy shrimp tempura with a mayo that has more kick than a Rockette who took tae kwon do lessons as a child. To end the meal on a sweet note, guests can nibble desserts such as mango sherbet and tempura ice cream on the restaurant's outdoor patio.

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Having unkempt hair can make you appear disoriented and unhinged during job interviews, first dates, and shouting matches with the neighbor's bush. Keep it together with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $99 for one Salerm Cosmetics Keratin Shot treatment with a complimentary glass of champagne (a $299 value) $179 for two of the above (a $598 value) $249 for three of the above (an $897 value)

This formaldehyde-free treatment can reduce frizz, slash blow-drying time, and boost hair's shine for three to six months. Clients should avoid shampooing or swimming for 72 hours after the treatment.

Sacred Lox Hair Boutique

Sacred Lox Hair Boutique's licensed hairstylists continually lengthen their list of mastered services. They've most recently added for-purchase hairpieces and extensions to the salon's boutique area, which doubles as the entryway to a salon where they cut, color, and straighten hair. The team of experienced hands behind these services includes a licensed braid-and-natural-hair cosmetologist who specializes in advanced weaving techniques. Her skills go on full display during the salon's weaving classes, which help students learn to adhere different types of hair to scalps or jack-o-lanterns suffering from gourd-pattern baldness.

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Much like mountain ranges, fat deposits take years to form and can stand between you and the coast. Tighten your body's topography with this Groupon.

$1,599 for One SmartLipo Treatment ($4,000 Value)

SmartLipo shrinks stubborn bulges by melting fat and vacuuming it from the body. The doctor first numbs the skin with a local anesthetic, then makes a tiny incision and inserts a thin laser-loaded cannula. The radiant straw simultaneously liquefies lipids and whisks them away. Some patients must don a compression garment after the procedure, and downtime can last a couple days. This Groupon includes both a qualifying consultation and any required aftercare.

Aphrodite Advanced Esthetic & Skin Care Clinic

Dr. Anoush R. Sarraf and the staff at Aphrodite Advanced Esthetic & Skin Care Clinic resurface and reshape the body using laser technology. With the many settings of the Candela GentleMax workstation, they tackle cosmetic complaints such as spider veins, hyperpigmentation, and unwanted body hair. Brandishing the CO2 fractional laser, they deploy a fleet of microbeams to stimulate epidermal renewal. A gallery of before-and-after photos recounts the team's cosmetic successes better than the clinic's resident balladeer.

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$39 for a relaxing hour-long massage

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50% off happy hour in Dupont Circle

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50% off food & drinks in Dupont Circle

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Private Charter Flight from Washington, DC, to the Outer Banks with a Guided Tour of the Atlantic Coast

Mid Atlantic Charters gives you total control over your vacation planning. Whereas commercial airlines put travelers through Herculean tests such as waiting in long lines and stealing the apples of Hesperides, Mid Atlantic Charters allows you to select your own flight times and arrive as few as five minutes before takeoff. On the 90-minute flight from Potomac Airfield (VKX) to Dare County Regional Airport (MQI) or First Flight Airport (FFA), the pilot will point out landmarks while flying over the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic coastline. Flights leave on Friday or Saturday and return the following Friday or Saturday, at your time of choice.

Outer Banks, North Carolina: Barrier Islands with Award-Winning Beaches and Family-Friendly Destinations

The Outer Banks comprise a 200-mile-long string of barrier islands connected to the North Carolina mainland by bridges, ferries, and titanium monkey bars. Rugged dunes, historical lighthouses, and colonial-style vacation homes line the region's sandy beaches, which are consistently ranked among the country's best.

Apart from the beaches, there are tons of family-friendly destinations along the coast, including the North Carolina Aquariums-adjacent to Dare County Regional Airport-where you can see alligators, otters, and a 285,000-gallon tank filled with the remains of a major shipwreck. To try your hand at hang-gliding, head a few miles east to Jockey's Ridge State Park, where certified instructors offer lessons from the highest sand dune on the East Coast. There are also a handful of local outfits that offer kayak rentals, surfing lessons, and segway tours.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Like well-groomed humans, well-groomed dogs feel more confident and look more natural in a tuxedo. Spruce up your mutt with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $10 for self-service dog grooming at Paw Zen in Hyattsville (a $20 value) $25 for one full dog-grooming session at A Clip Above in Capitol Heights (up to a $60 value) $45 for two full dog-grooming sessions at A Clip Above in Capitol Heights (up to a $120 value)

Technicians perform full-service grooming in Capitol Heights with full shampoo and dry, flea and tick dips, ear and teeth cleaning, and nail clipping. Alternatively, customers can opt to groom pooches themselves in Hyattsville using the store's selection of products and equipment.

A Clip Above and Paw Zen

The technicians at A Clip Above and sister location Paw Zen are to a dog's fur what a professional tailor is to a Barbie's gown. They thoroughly groom pooches by employing shears, flea and tick dips, and organic products. Throughout treatments, they reward pups with toys and treats. The self-service wash stations at Paw Zen are stocked with the pet owner's choice of shampoo, brushes, towels, and warm air dryer to use for their canines' baths. The Paw Zen location also features complimentary cable television and WiFi for customers.

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Releasing sweat is an effective way to lower body temperature, as is taking a cold shower or swallowing an igloo. Keep your physique regulated with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $44 for one month of unlimited squash-court and gym use (an $89 value) $99 for three months of unlimited squash-court and gym use (a $267 value)

In addition to access into the club's three international singles squash courts, members have their run of the facility's Life Fitness and Cybex strength-training equipment, as well as its rowers, ellipticals, treadmills, and cycles. Members can also bop into more than 30 group classes, including Zumba, Cardio Combat, and workouts led by certified physical therapist Jennifer Martin that stretch and strengthen backs and joints. After sweat-sessions, guests can grab their gear from private lockers, shower off, and build a fort out of complimentary towels.

Chevy Chase Athletic Club

For nearly 35 years, Chevy Chase Athletic Club has focused the energies of its diversified staff-made up of degreed exercise physiologists, certified trainers, and an onsite physical therapist-on crafting a supportive gym environment for patrons of all ages and abilities. Strength and cardio equipment welcome solo workouts with individual televisions, and personal trainers assist improvement by charting custom plans. More than 30 group exercise classes per week blend mainstream favorites, such as Zumba and boot camp, with fresh options such fit-ball dance, which pairs students with stability balls as they step to invigorating choreography.

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Bring some balance to your mind and body with restorative treatments at Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. Relax and release tension with a 60-minute combination acupressure Reiki session for $39; treat the body with a 60-minute reflexology session for $29; and bring about real, long-lasting changes with a 90-minute hypnotherapy session for $29. Acupressure uses light to moderate pressure applied to acupuncture points to release tension, which is further enhanced when combined with Reiki, which uses chi (energy) to bring balance and improve health. Reflexology uses points in the body to help improve overall well being. For the hypnotherapy session, you'll learn how to harness your mind to make positive changes with results catered to your exact needs. Highly skilled therapists provide one-on-one personalized services in a calming, tranquil environment. You'll leave feeling renewed, refreshed and fully balanced, all at amazing discounts, thanks to today's kgbdeal. 

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Washington Institute of Natural Medicine has a 4.5-star rating and 20 reviews on Google:

"The staff was very professional and the office was extremely clean and modern. I have neuralgia and after a few sessions with Jennifer and 'BK' I found much improvement!! Highly Recommended!" -Joshua

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Bring some balance to your mind and body with restorative treatments at Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. Relax and release tension with a 60-minute combination acupressure Reiki session for $39; treat the body with a 60-minute reflexology session for $29; and bring about real, long-lasting changes with a 90-minute hypnotherapy session for $29. Acupressure uses light to moderate pressure applied to acupuncture points to release tension, which is further enhanced when combined with Reiki, which uses chi (energy) to bring balance and improve health. Reflexology uses points in the body to help improve overall well being. For the hypnotherapy session, you'll learn how to harness your mind to make positive changes with results catered to your exact needs. Highly skilled therapists provide one-on-one personalized services in a calming, tranquil environment. You'll leave feeling renewed, refreshed and fully balanced, all at amazing discounts, thanks to today's kgbdeal. 

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Washington Institute of Natural Medicine has a 4.5-star rating and 20 reviews on Google:

"The staff was very professional and the office was extremely clean and modern. I have neuralgia and after a few sessions with Jennifer and 'BK' I found much improvement!! Highly Recommended!" -Joshua

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You know what they say - the couple that relaxes together stays together; or something to that effect. Carve out a little time for each other with a 60-minute couples massage at Tea Spa for only $99. Receive this medium pressure massage together in the same room. Seperate therapists use long palm strokes and intense strokes on muscles and meridian lines to relieve tension and channel energy and strengthen muscles. Lavender oil is used to heighten the experience. You'll get quality time after the massage for some added intimacy. Complimentary refreshments will be provided as well. This date-night special also includes two membership cards good for a year, which get you $49 60-min. massages or European facials each visit, so you can keep the ultra relaxing good times rolling.  Experienced therapists provide personalized services in a tranquil spa environment that's designed from the bottom up to provide a relaxing, pampering environment that puts clients at ease. Get ready to relax together.

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Tea Spa has an amazing 4-star rating and 29 reviews on Yelp:

"I had a couples massage and we were both very pleased. My body felt relaxed after the massage..." -Lanai O. on 4/14/12

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It's time for some relaxation and a little body-healing. Get yours at Urban Tao Acupuncture and Herbology with a 1-hour Tui Na massage + acupuncture for $39. At Urban Tao, you'll be in the very capable hands of H. Frank Neely, a licensed acupuncturist with 12 years of experience. He'll soothe the tension away and make sure you're in tip-top shape. Acupuncture has been used for years to treat a number of conditions; it'll help throw the balance of your body's energy into the positive for refreshed you. Unleash your body's natural healing abilities and get some much needed relaxation with today's kgbdeal that gets you all that at 72% less.

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For a few short months a year, toes get to come out and play. Imagine their embarrassment if you make them parade around all pale and plain. Dress 'em up with a Shellac manicure and classic pedicure for $30 at Spalon. Opt for a classic mani with pedi for $25 instead. No matter which option you choose, nails are treated to a soak and cuticle trim and then polished with a chip-free or traditional color of your choice. The long-lasting Shellac polish will keep fingers vibrant for up to two weeks. Skilled technicians masterfully transform plain Jane nails into brilliant works of art. Go ahead and parade those toes around, and your fingers too.

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For a few short months a year, toes get to come out and play. Imagine their embarrassment if you make them parade around all pale and plain. Dress 'em up with a Shellac manicure and classic pedicure for $30 at Spalon. Opt for a classic mani with pedi for $25 instead. No matter which option you choose, nails are treated to a soak and cuticle trim and then polished with a chip-free or traditional color of your choice. The long-lasting Shellac polish will keep fingers vibrant for up to two weeks. Skilled technicians masterfully transform plain Jane nails into brilliant works of art. Go ahead and parade those toes around, and your fingers too.

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Even the simplest haircut can produce remarkable effects - it can make you look more fun and relaxed or even reduce the number of enemy agents who recognize you. If you're ready for a hair change - from subtle to dramatic - just head to Luxx Salon, where today's kgbdeal will get you a women's cut, style, and blow dry for $25. Or, give mom the ultimate salon experience with a Mother's Day package: cut, single color or partial highlights, hot oil treatment and eyebrow wax. Think about the look that you want, work with your stylist to create it, and watch as your tresses are transformed into something extraordinary. Luxx Salon is conveniently located near the Ballston and Virginia Square metro stations, so hop on the train and stop by for a game-changing look today.

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Luxx Salon has a 3.5-star rating and 5 reviews on Google:

"Magic!...My hair looks great!...The staff is very friendly... I finally found a stylist I plan to stick with." -Ariel

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Even the simplest haircut can produce remarkable effects - it can make you look more fun and relaxed or even reduce the number of enemy agents who recognize you. If you're ready for a hair change - from subtle to dramatic - just head to Luxx Salon, where today's kgbdeal will get you a women's cut, style, and blow dry for $25. Or, give mom the ultimate salon experience with a Mother's Day package: cut, single color or partial highlights, hot oil treatment and eyebrow wax. Think about the look that you want, work with your stylist to create it, and watch as your tresses are transformed into something extraordinary. Luxx Salon is conveniently located near the Ballston and Virginia Square metro stations, so hop on the train and stop by for a game-changing look today.

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Luxx Salon has a 3.5-star rating and 5 reviews on Google:

"Magic!...My hair looks great!...The staff is very friendly... I finally found a stylist I plan to stick with." -Ariel

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Bring some balance to your mind and body with restorative treatments at Washington Institute of Natural Medicine. Relax and release tension with a 60-minute combination acupressure Reiki session for $39; treat the body with a 60-minute reflexology session for $29; and bring about real, long-lasting changes with a 90-minute hypnotherapy session for $29. Acupressure uses light to moderate pressure applied to acupuncture points to release tension, which is further enhanced when combined with Reiki, which uses chi (energy) to bring balance and improve health. Reflexology uses points in the body to help improve overall well being. For the hypnotherapy session, you'll learn how to harness your mind to make positive changes with results catered to your exact needs. Highly skilled therapists provide one-on-one personalized services in a calming, tranquil environment. You'll leave feeling renewed, refreshed and fully balanced, all at amazing discounts, thanks to today's kgbdeal. 

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Washington Institute of Natural Medicine has a 4.5-star rating and 20 reviews on Google:

"The staff was very professional and the office was extremely clean and modern. I have neuralgia and after a few sessions with Jennifer and 'BK' I found much improvement!! Highly Recommended!" -Joshua

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Engines rev; the green flag is dropped. Kick up your adrenaline with today's kgbdeal and an all-access pass to the raceways, courtesy of Try It Racing. Your day in the hot seat begins with a safety session before you strap in to a stock car and co-pilot lightning-fast laps around the track! A professional NASCAR driver will be by your side throughout the day, for safety and to unleash full-throttle speed. The only question: will you go for the Ultimate Ride Package, or go all-out with the Extreme Driving Experience?

 

The Ultimate Ride package grants you a passenger seat ride with a NASCAR-licensed driver in a two-seat stock car at top speed for 5 full laps + warm up and cool down lap. The Extreme Driving Experience consists of  a special 20 lap plus warm up and cool down laps package that includes 15 laps driving on your own, then climb in with a NASCAR licensed driver for 5 more laps at extreme speeds! This deal is valid at Old Dominion Speedway, Langley Speedway, Orange Count Speedway, or National Speedway. Each weekend is at a different track so call ahead to check availability and make your appointment.

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Engines rev; the green flag is dropped. Kick up your adrenaline with today's kgbdeal and an all-access pass to the raceways, courtesy of Try It Racing. Your day in the hot seat begins with a safety session before you strap in to a stock car and co-pilot lightning-fast laps around the track! A professional NASCAR driver will be by your side throughout the day, for safety and to unleash full-throttle speed. The only question: will you go for the Ultimate Ride Package, or go all-out with the Extreme Driving Experience?

 

The Ultimate Ride package grants you a passenger seat ride with a NASCAR-licensed driver in a two-seat stock car at top speed for 5 full laps + warm up and cool down lap. The Extreme Driving Experience consists of  a special 20 lap plus warm up and cool down laps package that includes 15 laps driving on your own, then climb in with a NASCAR licensed driver for 5 more laps at extreme speeds! This deal is valid at Old Dominion Speedway, Langley Speedway, Orange Count Speedway, or National Speedway. Each weekend is at a different track so call ahead to check availability and make your appointment.

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