A bullet travels at hundreds of miles per hour, much like a beam of light or a kiss blown by Paul Bunyan. Work on your quick-draw skills with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

$5 for all-day access to the shooting range for one (a $15 value)

$35 for a beginner's shooting package for one (a $75 value)

One pistol or rifle rental Lane rental 200 rounds of ammo Four targets At least 15 minutes of instruction; more may be needed, as determined by buyer's comfort level with a firearm

$25 for a shooting-range package for one (a $50 value)

One pistol or rifle rental Lane rental 200 rounds of ammo Four targets

$40 for a shooting-range package for two (a $100 value)

Up to three gun rentals Lane rental 400 rounds of ammo Eight targets

Bear Arms Shooting Range

Bear Arms Shooting Range sprang from a moment of serendipity. As the owners looked over the concrete-slabbed facility they envisioned for boat and RV storage, one of them said it would make a "great shooting range." With that, they redesigned the site into an 11-lane indoor range split into a 6-lane 30-yard pistol bay and a 5-lane 40-yard rifle bay. Today, after steady expansion, Bear Arms now also encompasses a 3-D outdoor archery range where sportsmen can go up a 25-foot electric lift to simulate shooting a deer from a hunting stand. Back inside, NRA-licensed instructors train guests to become more responsible firearms operators. Bear Arms' team frequently hosts free events for women and children, along with organizing novelty events such as bowling-pin shoots and zombie target shooting around Halloween.

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Clifftop Resort near Caribbean Sea

Only a few miles separate the jagged cliffs on the west end of Negril, Jamaica, from the pristine white-sand beaches in the north. Samsara Cliff Resort & Legends Beach Resort allow visitors a chance to experience both sides. Although the sister resorts are only five minutes apart, Samsara's clifftop location on the west end commands panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and tropical gardens. Legends, meanwhile, lies close to Negril's lively entertainment district and occupies a prime spot on Seven Mile Beach, which was recently lauded by Frommer's as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean.

Situated amid tropical gardens, Samsara's standard oceanfront rooms are set either directly on the oceanfront or across the street from the sea. For a breath of fresh air, you can step out onto the balcony or patio and take in a garden or sea view. The resort's proximity to the Negril Cliffs, a famed aquatic hotspot, makes Samsara ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Its sister property, Legends, bustles with shops, theaters, and restaurants. At both resorts, all-inclusive plans give diners access to a homemade buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Domestic alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are also included between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.-providing refreshment after dips in one of the resorts' freshwater pools or a strenuous round of Mad Libs in the jacuzzi at Samsara. Several times throughout the day, shuttles ferry visitors between the two resorts, which extend reciprocal all-inclusive rights to each other's guests.

Negril, Jamaica: Laid-Back Beach Town Hugging White Sand and Turquoise Water

The western side of Jamaica is rich in natural beauty, from powdery beaches to inland tropical foliage. Travelers looking to do more than dip their toes in the sea can dive in with a snorkeling or scuba excursion-Samsara has a PADI scuba center onsite-or glide across the waves in search of marlin, wahoo, and other gilled game on a sportfishing outing.

Inland, the waterfalls and lush greenery of the island's tropical habitats await eco-tourists. At the Royal Palm Reserve, three types of swamp forest spread out over 300 acres, and a wooden boardwalk gives wayfarers a chance to glimpse a diverse array of avian species along with more than 100 different types of plants.

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Spacious Rooms Overlooking St. Johns River

The St. Johns River-which neatly slices Jacksonville, Florida, down the middle-is one of the only rivers in America that flows north. Along its banks, the Jacksonville Landing has been attracting residents and visitors for more than 20 years with swanky shops, creative eateries, live-music clubs, and more than 300 special outdoor events held every year. The Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk occupies a prime spot directly across the river from the Landing and in the heart of the city's trendy San Marco entertainment district.

Each standard room in the hotel features contemporary and warm decor, with marigold-yellow walls and golden-hued linens. In the morning, you can head downstairs for a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast in the Wyndham's St. John's Cafe, then snooze peacefully in the sun while suspended in a hammock next to the outdoor pool.

Jacksonville, Florida: Sprawling City with Public Parks and Open Squares

Located in northern Florida 25 miles from the Georgia state line, Jacksonville has the distinction of being the largest city, area-wise, in the United States. This doesn't translate to vast expanses of pavement and canyons of skyscrapers, however. More than 80,000 acres of parkland lie within the city limits, surrounding visitors with lush landscaping and squirrel networking opportunities. A particularly nice park is Tree Hill Nature Center. Located five minutes from downtown, this green space is crisscrossed with 50 acres of trails leading through shady forests.

The neighborhood where the Wyndham is located, San Marco, is one of Jacksonville's oldest. Noted for its 1920s-era Mediterranean Revival homes-featuring balconies, terra-cotta tile roofs, and elaborate carvings-the area rewards sightseers with interesting architecture around every turn. As the sun goes down, head over to the San Marco Square, an open piazza surrounded by upscale restaurants and an old-fashioned movie theater.

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Sports-Themed Hotel Minutes from UNC Campus

Chartered as America's first state college in 1789, the University of North Carolina is embedded in the identity of its hometown, Chapel Hill. The school's picturesque, tree-shaded campus sits in the center of the downtown area. Each year droves of Tar Heel basketball fans make the pilgrimage to UNC's arena, "Dean Dome," where six national championship banners hang from the rafters. The school's sky-blue banner also hangs above the front desk at the comfy Chapel Hill University Inn, located just 2 miles south of the university.

Seventeen HDTVs broadcast all the Tar Heel games at the hotel's adjoining Time-Out Sports Bar and Restaurant. The eatery serves standard pub fare punctuated by southern favorites, including Carolina-style pulled pork and a famous chicken-and-cheddar biscuit profiled on the Travel Channel's Man v. Food. Pool tables and video games fill the competitive void left behind when there is no Carolina basketball, soccer, or catfish wrestling on TV.

The inn's clean, comfortable guest rooms overlook a central courtyard; in warm weather, you can head to the courtyard to soak up sunshine from an adirondack chair or take a dip in the outdoor pool. Complimentary in-room WiFi makes it easy to check up on what's going on around Chapel Hill, and a complimentary shuttle service departs every hour to designated downtown and campus sites. The hotel also grants free passes to the nearby Kinetix Health Club, which offers a full schedule of daily classes in addition to cardio equipment and weights.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Southern College Town with Lively Main Street

Locals refer to Chapel Hill "the southern part of heaven," and it's hard to disagree, especially on an idyllic sunny day on Franklin Street, the main campus drag. Coffee shops, cafes, and bookstores line the charming street, and green space abounds in this area, from the wide-open grassy quad areas to the university's scenic Coker Arboretum. Diehard Tar Heel fans can take a short walk through campus to find the Carolina Basketball Museum, where artifacts, photos, and videos detail the program's illustrious history.

Just a few minutes' walk down Franklin Street, crowds thin and a more bohemian air takes over as Chapel Hill merges with the neighboring township of Carrboro. Travelers with access to a set of wheels or a sled pulled by a cross-country team may also want to explore the beautiful rolling farmland outside the town limits, perhaps winding up at the Maple View Farm Country Store to enjoy an ice-cream cone on its wide front porch.

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Knitting can be a helpful hobby in the winter when you need a scarf for extra warmth or a sturdy needle to chip your way out of a frozen cabin. Prepare for chilly months with this Groupon.

$15 for $30 Worth of Yarn

Crafters can pick up a skein of Malabrigo Rasta yarn with bulky merino-wool strands that come slightly felted ($22) and browse hand-spun yarns from local fiber artists.

Friends & Fiberworks

Thousands of sheep have Friends & Fiberworks to thank for their cool, breezy summers. The shop's 4,000-square-foot show room is packed with the dyed, spun remnants of their winter coats, inspiring shoppers to fashion art for the home and body. Wooden display panels show off sample projects above shelves stuffed with skeins of all kinds, including yarns spun by local fiber artists such as Rowan and Debbie Bliss. Amid the rainbow of pillowy packages, cushy armchairs await practicing knitters and spiders-in-training.

More than just a supply shop, Friends & Fiberworks cultivates its own flock of knitters and craftspeople through ongoing classes and twice-yearly retreats. The talented instructors delve into everything from weaving on a loom to spinning wool into yarn and straw into gold, eliminating the need to wager firstborn children away to nameless imps.

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A sore back is often the result of days spent hunching over keyboards or playing catch with wet bags of flour. Get back in the game with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $30 for a 60-minute Swedish massage (a $60 value) $45 for a 90-minute Swedish massage (a $90 value)

Carl Cortes, #10300

AHH-U-KNEAD Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

Carl Cortes-who grew up in Hawaii and studied and practiced massage therapy for the past two years in North Carolina-has literally spanned oceans to bring patients his healing touch. Cortes doles out massage and bodywork sessions in secluded rooms, where clients can unwind to faint background music and rest on a cozy massage table. He strives to mend rigid muscles throughout the body, from back pain acquired from tossing and turning at night to neck strain acquired from preferring a front-row seat at the movie theater. In addition to alleviating many chronic ailments with the power of massage, Cortes also practices alternative holistic therapies, such as The LifeLine Technique, which focuses on using the subconscious mind to heal the body.

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It's been said that the good vibrations you feel around town come from the crystal deposits beneath Pack Square, though it's difficult to get down there. Enter the Earth an easier way with today's mystical deal: chip off $15 to dig up $30 to spend on gems, minerals, fossils or anything else in the store; or pay $30 for $60 to spend. Located in Grove Arcade and specializing in museum-quality merchandise, as well as handmade jewelry, this purveyor of precious stones has something for everyone, from casual collectors to curators. If your passion for one-of-a-kind pieces is positively palpable, grab your hardhat and tools and journey to the center of these savings. Want more? Check out Enter the Earth on Facebook.

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If the various effects of workaday stress are taking some of the pep out of your step, put your best foot forward with today's rejuvenating deal from Temple Guardian Integrative Health on Woodfin: Lay down $35 and get an hour-long acupuncture session (a $75 value). Harnessing the natural energy found your body, owner Ciel Walko combines classical Chinese medicine with other natural healing practices to provide a person-specific plan of whole-body healing. Or, kick out $20 and get a 30-minute ionic foot bath (a $50 value). This detoxifying treatment releases millions of positive and negative ions into the body, working to neutralize built up tissue toxins. You'll sit in a comfy chair and enjoy a sensation similar to waves rushing against the beach, leaving you feeling energized. Don't run yourself ragged; instead, let these robust savings put some glide in your stride.

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Before man learned to ride horses, Western films ended with cowboys jogging into the sunset. Saddle up with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $22 for one private 60-minute horseback-riding lesson (a $45 value) $85 for four private 60-minute horseback-riding lessons (a $180 value)

Double R Stables goes beyond simple riding lessons and aims to teach students to have a personal relationship with their steeds, emphasizing safety and understanding one's horse. Instructors versed in natural horsemanship captain 60-minute lessons that cover the basics of riding, equine physiology and behavior, horse care, and grooming. Though helmets are provided, students should wear long pants and close-toed shoes, preferably with a heel.

Double R Stables

The natural method of horsemanship steers riding and training lessons at Double R Stables, a 10-acre sanctuary nestled in the heart of the Asheville Mountains. The farm's founders, Skip and Brigitte Ruckle, uphold equine excellence by encouraging riders to develop true communication with their horses before embarking on the trail toward competition. They also board their horses in 16 spacious stalls designed to keep the animals calm, friendly, and less likely to run away to pursue a fruitless career in tap dancing.

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