Robert Frost could have used a local guide when he decided to take the road less traveled by, as he discovered only too late that it was patrolled by feral park rangers. Learn how a tour guide makes all the difference with this Groupon.

Choose from Two Options $6 for a two-hour, guided public tour for one (up to a $12 value) $22 for a two-hour, guided public tour for four (up to a $48 value)

Conservators' Center's rates fluctuate for children, members of the military, and students. Children younger than 2 are free, but no strollers are permitted onsite.

Conservators' Center

Seasoned tour guides at the nonprofit Conservators' Center acquaint guests with 19 species of rare, rescued, and endangered animals during tours, educational programs, and special events. The conservatory's mammals reside in enclosures, allowing observers to safely watch their behavior and critique their sense of interior decoration. During tours, a 3/4-mile walk down outdoor paths and roads acquaints visitors with lions, tigers, wolves, and lemurs as guides list each animal's backstory and role in the ecosystem. On treat-feeding and enrichment tours, guides carry scents, snacks, and toys to coax out timorous creatures and foster close-up views of the animals eating, playing, or arguing the merits of Austrian economics. Photography tours grant shutterbugs backstage access as they enter areas off the regular path, and twilight tours afford views of normally inconspicuous nocturnal species, such as the genets and kinkajous.

In addition to interactive tours, three membership levels net supporters discounts on special events, a photograph of one of the resident lions, and Member of the Pride gear. Membership also supports the center's commitment to rescuing animals in need, breeding animals responsibly, and stressing the importance of conservation through community education and demonstrations of animals turning off faucets while brushing their teeth.

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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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Until mankind first stepped outside in 1934, nature was thought to be a fanciful myth, like yogurt or the clutch hitter. Spend a few hours soaring through the fresh air of truth with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for 2 hours of laser tag (a $40 value) $44 for a 10-zipline Coach Class zipline tour (an $89 value)

For laser tag, players choose from nearly 20 different game scenarios. Operation Eagle One challenges participants to safely deliver a VIP to a rendezvous point as terrorists try to halt their mission, and Domination requires a team to protect a command center as enemies attempt infiltrate it. A computer system integrated into each laser gun emits audio feedback with every shot, signaling when it strikes an enemy or needs to be fed.

During the Coach Class zipline tour, ACCT-certified instructors guide groups of up to seven participants through an aviation-themed zipline course that winds through lush woods. Air navigators clad in harnesses, helmets, gloves, and Tarzan suits cover 1.5 miles of engineer-designed cable while swinging 40-100 feet above the ground. Patrons sail between 10 sky decks, each named after an airport code, to catch breathtaking views. After scheduling reservations, Groupon holders can call Kersey Valley to upgrade to the longer First Class tour for an additional $24.

Kersey Valley

Within Kersey Valley's 58 acres lies Spookywoods, a nightmarish snarl of chainsaw-wielding clowns and haunted playgrounds that garnered a segment on the Travel Channel's America's Scariest Halloween Attractions 2. The haunted adventure joins three other main attractions, including a laser-tag compound that immerses players in one of nearly 20 interactive missions. Visitors also can tread the sky during 1.5-mile zipline tours or parade through corn mazes, which have been cut into intricate layouts using GPS satellite technology and plows with fine-arts degrees.

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Like television, paintball reached a new level of popularity when scientists invented color in the 1950s. Show off the color wheel with this Groupon.

$22 for an All-Day Paintball Package ($44 Value) All-day admission Rental equipment including paintball marker, mask, air tank, and loader Unlimited air 500 paintballs

PBC Paintball Park

Silence fills the forest as a masked paintball player creeps over logs and leaves, unable to find the opposing team he knows is there. Suddenly, a shower of colored paint spews from behind a nearby tree, and the battle begins. Such moments unfold daily at PBC Paintball Park's facilities. Their staff, all of whom are paintball players themselves, have designed both wooded and concept fields at Greensboro, Charlotte, and Greenville. At Greensboro, wooded landscapes transform into a battlefield with bunkers, creeks, and large forts. Felled trees and dense foliage give players ample cover amid the undeveloped woods of Greenville's fields, while tournaments unfold across PBC Charlotte's level terrain. Additionally, PBC Paintball Parks are affiliated with Paintball Central, which runs three stores in North Carolina where players can stock up on enough paintball gear to ready themselves for the inevitable cartoon-character rebellion.

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When your sweetie has become part of the scenery, it's high time for new glasses or a change of setting. This Escape is just the thing to help you see your soul mate in a new light: the bright rays of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, by day, and Miami's neon glow by night. Start with a two-night stay for two in a standard room with an ocean view at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort ($275). After the valet whisks your car away upon check-in, admire the sparkling turquoise water of the ocean below, or the person across from you in the water of the jetted tub in your room. Each day after your complimentary breakfast for two, discover the Miami area together: Admire the Art Deco architecture hand in hand, scout out sexy swimming suits or nightclub duds at the Village of Merrick Park, one of Miami's hippest new shopping districts; or spend the afternoon snorkeling in the warm water. Do dinner under the blue lights of Kitchen 305, where dishes like tuna tartare Kobe beef sliders with chipotle-mango barbecue sauce and lobster bruschetta are served under the direction of Executive Chef Chris Wong. The next day, skip to the beach and seek shade under your included tiki hut rental. Later, use your $50 resort credit toward watersports rentals, or save it for a hot shell massage, facial, or nail treatment at the Seven Seas Spa and Salon. Then, try some of the Cuban-influenced cuisine at Versailles, or pick one of the South Beach eateries with outdoor dining. After your romantic getaway, you'll find your peepers work much better-not only will you only have eyes for each other, you'll also be keeping your eyes open for your next chance to Escape.

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Explore Amazon Rainforest, Incan Ruins, and Ancient Mountain Cities

In addition to South America's extensive collection of pre-Columbian ruins, Peru is a land of immense geographic diversity, ranging from the Andes Mountains in the west to the Amazonian Basin in the northeast. In fact, of the world's 32 defined climate zones, Peru has 28. Travelers get an up-close view of the country's varied landscape during G Adventure's 10-day tour led by experienced local guides. Take an expedition through the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, hike through the Amazonian rainforest, and spend an afternoon exploring Machu Picchu. A flexible itinerary gives visitors plenty of free time to wander off the beaten path. View the full itinerary here.

Day 1: After arriving in Lima and taking a shuttle to a comfortable hotel, visitors spend the afternoon exploring the Peruvian capital on their own. Head to The Plaza de Armas, the city's historic square, to watch the changing of the guards outside of Government Palace, or continue on to the world's largest private collection of pre-Columbian art at Museu Rafeal Larco Herrera. For a taste of local seafood, try the ceviche-a dish of raw fish marinated in fresh lime juice-which is so popular with Peruvians that June 28 has been declared National Day of Ceviche.

Days 2-3: After a flight to Puerto Maldonado, you'll venture deep in the Amazon rainforest via a motorized canoe and a one-hour hike to reach the jungle lodge where you'll be staying. The majority of this journey takes place in the Tambopata Rainforest, which harbors thousands of different species. A canopy of towering trees shelters the jaguar, the red howler monkey, and more than 1,300 bird species. Guides lead the way through this tropical frontier to G Lodge Amazon, the group's home base for two days.

Days 4-7: A morning flight takes guests to Cuzco, the former Incan capital that's nestled in the Andes Mountains. A living museum of Peruvian history, the city is dotted with Incan stonewalls, Spanish colonial churches, and several art museums. During a day trip to the nearby fishing village of Ollantaytambo, climb to the top of the Fortress Ruins. Located on a rocky outcrop, this defense structure made of dozens of steep stone terraces is known as the best surviving example of advanced Inca architecture.

Days 8-10: After an overnight stay in the village of Aguas Calientes, the tour takes a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu, the fabled "lost city" of the Incas, which was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley, the 15th-century Incan sanctuary dazzles visitors with 12 acres of stone staircases, grassy terraces, and thatch-roofed homes-all surrounded by tropical mountains. A train ride and van transfer brings guests back to Cuzco. From here, guests can journey home or continue to explore on their own.

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You've never picked up an accordion or even had the desire to play one, but the annoying ache in your back has you feeling as if you've become pain's personal squeeze-box. Find relief with today's deal from Buxton Chiropractic Decompression, Personal Injury, & Wellness Center on Battleground: For $29 (regularly $140), receive a consultation and 30-minute wellness massage, followed by a 20-minute decompression traction session. Through a series of deliberate, gentle stretching and relaxing of the spine, Dr. Brad J Buxton (who boasts more than 30 years of experience) will perform decompression to increase circulation and relieve pressure from compressed discs and vertebrae -- easing aches in the back, legs, neck, or arms. Those sighs of relief you'll deliver will be music to your ears. Want more? Check out Buxton Chiropractic on Facebook.

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If your family's favorite pastime is loafing on the couch, expose them to a more athletic American tradition with today's deal from HiToms: Pay $10 for one general admission ticket to a Friday game, plus hot dog, soda, chips, and an autographed souvenir mini bat (a $21 value). Since the 1930s, this wholesome facility has provided Thomasville and High Point families with an entertaining venue for summertime excitement. Wrangle your kin and herd them to this engaging community institution for a sporting event that showcases the skills of collegiate athletes who hail from South Carolina to Virginia. Using wooden bats, the games at this field provide a back-to-basics experience that recalls the traditional spirit of baseball. Lure your tribe of couch potatoes away from the not-so-great indoors for nine innings of exhilaration. Want more? Check out HiToms on Facebook.

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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.

$29 for One Entry to the Spartan Race (Up to $100 Value)

On March 23 or 24, participants in event T-shirts gather at U.S. National Whitewater Center to take off on the approximately 4-mile Spartan Race. Heats start every half hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Though Spartan Race sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Spartan Race

Seven extreme athletes and one Royal Marine banded together to design the Spartan Race's intense miles-long course strewn with more than 15 obstacles to test resilience, stamina, and strength. Clad in event T-shirts, runners collect smudges and stains as they clamber across mud pits, slide unscathed under barbed wire, and juke feral linebackers. Upon crossing the finish line, victors are awarded a participation medal and of-age competitors sate thirsts with a cold beer. The top three male and female runners each qualify for free entry in the next highest race level. Combatants compare fresh battle wounds-or scars from filing folders-as a live band plays catchy tunes and the aromas of warm, savory food (available for purchase) tempt grumbling bellies.

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The kitchen is statistically the most dangerous room in a home because it contains the highest concentration of knives, open flames, and pots full of semiliving lobsters. Learn to navigate this danger zone with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options For $24, you get $49 toward a cooking class for one For $34, you get $69 toward a cooking class for one

The schedule includes classes such as the Julia Child Way to Braise Meat and Vegetables Explored, Food Truck Meals, Thrill of the Grill Seafood, and One Dish Meals. At the end of each class, participants get to feast on the dishes they've created, pairing bites with provided beverages.

The Stocked Pot and Company

While not managing multiple restaurants, Stocked Pot owner chef Don has cultivated local TV stardom by hosting a cooking show on NBC from 1986 to 2002, later appearing on channels as diverse as Hallmark and Sundance with celebrities including Dave Chappelle and Maya Angelou. His son and on-staff wine expert, Andrew, has acquired culinary knowledge from his travels to five continents and more than 25 countries, which steeped him in local traditions, authentic ingredients, and large cauldrons of curry. In 1996, he managed the South African pavilion at the Atlanta Olympics, catering to 400 athletes and South African VIPs. The Stocked Pot's chef-taught classes cater to all ages, experience levels, and epicurean desires. Aspiring chefs can learn to roll and construct creative sushi, properly wield a knife, or cook poultry. Printed recipes, which can be taken home, help students to follow along and finally learn how to spell hors d'oeuvres, and a retail store stocks tools to further kit out home kitchens.

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Cultural icons often have signature hairstyles, from Little Orphan Annie's luscious red curls to the bald cap hiding Michael Jordan's luscious red curls. Find your own iconic look with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $20 for a haircut package with shampoo, conditioning, and style (up to a $60 value) $34 for the above haircut package with partial color and glaze (up to a $155 value) $39 for the above haircut package with partial highlights and glaze (up to a $160 value)

Rockin The Shears Hair and Tanning Salon

The stylists at Rockin The Shears Hair and Tanning Salon ready clients for head-turning jaunts by transforming hairstyles, bronzing skin, and bolstering looks with stylish accessories. The hair and tanning salon provides cuts for men and women of any age, and promotes shiny, healthy tresses using professional products including Goldwell color, Redken glaze, and Joico shampoo and conditioner. Standup or lie-down tanning equipment and a stock of tanning lotions help clients keep a sun-kissed skin year-round and teach Icarus much-needed lessons when the sun won't come out.

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No need to get off your high horse -- after scoring a deal like today's you have the right to be a little smug: Pay $40 for two private horseback riding lessons from Mystic View Stable (an $80 value). You can hold your head high as you head out to this sprawling country estate, located just eight miles northeast of the city in Belews Creek. For each lesson, you or your child will enjoy 30 minutes of one-on-one instruction from one of the stable's skilled trainers. After slipping on a provided protective helmet, students will learn the basics of riding on one of the stable's stablest horses -- lessons cover everything from mounting and dismounting to controlling your ride to all the safety fundamentals. With this fun new skill mastered, you'll have reason to be proud.

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Humans travel in style by renting luxury vehicles, just as birds travel in style by flying in dollar-sign formation. Upgrade your mode of transportation with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $75 for a five-hour winery tour for two (a $170 value) $145 for the above tour for four (a $340 value) $280 for the above tour for eight (a $680 value)

The winery tour includes admission (an $80 value per person) and a selection of chips, crackers, cookies, and bottled water (a $5 value per person). The tours leave Winston-Salem on scheduled Saturdays at 11 a.m., visit three wineries in the Yadkin Valley, and return at 6 p.m. Tour-takers will spend about 90-minutes strolling the grounds and sampling the wares at RagApple Lassie Vineyards, Raylen Vineyard, and Westbend Vineyards. Each tour unfolds inside a chauffeured minibus with TVs, iPod hookups, Wi-Fi, and room for up to 26 passengers. The tours are not private and passengers must be at least 21 years old.

Black Tie Transportation

Soapsuds are no strangers to the shiny surfaces of Black Tie Transportation's fleet of luxury vehicles. That's because the staff washes and details them daily, resulting in pristine rides for airport, event, and wedding transportation services. Professional drivers pilot each trip aboard one of their ten different vehicle types, including Lincoln Towncars, a shuttle van, a Lincoln Navigator stretch limo, and a 57-passenger motor coach with TVs, DVD player, and Wi-Fi. Though passengers can create their own itineraries using macaroni and glue, Black Tie Transportation also orchestrates guided tours of wineries, historical sites, and cities.

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A weathered face can help one project wisdom or blend in at Mount Rushmore but is otherwise considered undesirable. Stand out from monumental mugs with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$40 for a signature facial (an $85 value)

60-minute service with complimentary facial, hand, and arm massage Deep cleansing, exfoliation, and custom treatment mask Facial and pairings customized based on skin type

$22 for a bikini-line wax (a $45 value)

Removes unwanted hair, leaving skin smooth Prepares bikini lines for summer season

Perfact Brow Art By Threading

At Perfact Brow Art By Threading, aestheticians employ a specialty method-threading-to remove unwanted hair and shape brows into immaculate lines. Using a thin, twisted cotton thread, they roll across untidy hairlines and pluck out multiple hairs at a time from the follicle, resulting in smooth skin for up to four weeks with little irritation. Additionally, Perfact's aestheticians create temporary body art-from ornate designs to the weekend's grocery list-using a natural, chemical-free dye known as henna, or employ Control Corrective or Bioelements products to cleanse faces of dirt and oil during microdermabrasion and facial treatments in completely private rooms.

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Early man's attempts at flying included sewing feathers onto his arms or trying to harpoon a passing comet. Learn to fly the new-fashioned way with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $240 for a 100-mile powered hang-gliding adventure for one (a $495 value) $480 for a 100-mile powered hang-gliding adventure for two (a $990 value)

Certified flight instructors introduce people to the world of light sport aviation on a 100-mile trip soaring over the Yadkin Valley in a powered hang glider. The excursion flies over farmlands and vineyards, where you can spot horses, turkeys, and eagles from overhead. To keep things safe and comfortable, you'll be equipped with a helmet, a microphone, and headphones so you can talk to the instructor, who will land frequently for a brief rest or to escape cumulus clouds trying to cuddle. Jacket, sweater, and gloves are recommended.

Piedmont Aerosports

FAA-certified flight instructors Doug Boyle and Todd Halver make it their mission each day to share with others the technical and liberating aspects of flying. However, the vessels they use aren't your typical airplanes. Instead, the duo leads pupils on midair treks in aircrafts that are part motorized tricycle, part hang glider, and part flying monkey from The Wizard of Oz. Some of the crafts are even able to take off from the waters of Belews Lake. Doug and Todd impart safe, efficient, and inspirational guidance on trips ranging from intro flights to flights that help participants earn their own FAA sport-pilot's license.

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Playtime gives children a welcome respite from the daily grind of selling life insurance to their action figures. Help your little nine-to-fivers let their hair down with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $99 for two weeks of All Sports or UFit? camp (up to a $250 value) $189 for two weeks of All Sports or UFit? camp for two (up to a $500 value)

Kids of all athletic abilities join a broad range of sports games at All Sports summer day camp, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and swimming. Alternatively, UFit? camp bookends outdoor activities around Barber Park with tips on eco-friendly living and healthy eating habits. Camp sessions run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and admit children aged 6-13.

Greensboro Sportsplex

At Greensboro Sportsplex, guests can cheer on a roller-derby bout, join a pickup basketball game, and go for a cool-down jog on the treadmill without ever leaving the building. As an all-purpose stop for anyone craving activity, the expansive locale allows its visitors to choose their degree of game involvement: leagues, sports lessons, and tournaments cater to competitive types, whereas open play sessions prompt more casual meet-ups on the courts. The facility ushers every age group toward exercise with specialized programs, such as summer camps for children and senior classes on pickleball.

With eight indoor basketball courts, four soccer fields, and a roller-hockey rink, the Sportsplex is a sanctuary for versatile players and viewers who usually watch games through a kaleidoscope. Alongside the designated game arenas, the Rush! fitness complex preps muscles for fundamental strength and agility.

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Similar to old pennies, environmental toxins are ubiquitous, are harmful if swallowed, and may contain trace amounts of Abraham Lincoln. Feel good head to tails with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $29 for 3 infrared-sauna sessions (a $165 value) $39 for 5 infrared-sauna sessions (a $275 value) $49 for 10 infrared-sauna sessions (a $550 value)

Willen Health

Practicing as a licensed chiropractor since 1982, Dr. Steve Willen has worked over the years treating not only backs, but also fibromyalgia and chronic-fatigue syndrome. Recently, Willen has rounded out his repertoire with nutrition and weight-loss services that often incorporate body wraps, infrared-sauna sessions, and natural weight-loss supplements. Synthesizing modern technologies and time-tested holistic remedies, Willen and his staff work to help relieve a variety of symptoms, from neck pain to chronic jazz fingers.

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