Modern B&B in the Heart of Ohio Amish Country

Holmes County, Ohio, is home to the world's largest Amish community, a culture that eschews modern technology in search of a simpler lifestyle. Consequently, the region feels even more separate from city life than other rural areas, a trait that makes it especially attractive to some. The Inn at Honey Run embraces this ethos while still offering an onsite spa, an upscale restaurant, and other comforts you'd expect from a luxury boutique hotel.

The Inn at Honey Run's aesthetic is a far cry from the earthy farmhouses just a few miles away. Bucolic yet refined decor covers both the lobby and the guest rooms with wreaths of sinewy dried vines and local artwork made of wrought iron and polished wood. Several Select rooms occupy upper floors, where treetops are visible through reading nooks' skylights. Alternatively, Honeycomb rooms are built into a hillside and come with a secluded outdoor patio.

Every morning, guests gather at Tarragon, the Inn's upscale yet casual restaurant, for a continental breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, and house-made muffins and pastries. For lunch and dinner, Executive Chef Scott Fetty draws on his training and uses seasonal, local ingredients to craft upscale American cuisine.

At the onsite Spa at Honey Run, sip on flowering tea before a massage, facial treatment, or body treatment that uses 100% organic oils and scrubs. The hiking trails that crisscross the property are another source of relaxation, passing through meadows and forests and along burbling brooks. For an additional fee of $125, the inn will arrange an authentic Amish-country buggy ride around the surrounding hills.

Holmes County, OH: Bucolic Farmland Rich in Amish Tradition

Located about 80 miles south of Cleveland, Holmes County's rolling countryside is rife with farms and stores, as well as a few tourist attractions. See the Amish lifestyle up close at The Farm at Walnut Creek, which also houses exotic creatures such as giraffes, camels, and kangaroos alongside regional animals like cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. The Holmes County Trail follows 29 miles of former railroad lines, from nearby Killbuck to Fredericksburg, with 15 paved miles accommodating Amish buggies and bicycles.

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New Boutique Hotel Steps from Michigan Avenue

Located one block east of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Ivy Boutique Hotel opens in May 2012 as the newest work from Arthur Minor, who designed The Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. With swanky amenities including mirror televisions and theater surround sound in all guest rooms, the hotel seems poised to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Although the Ivy rises up 15 stories, there are only five guest rooms per floor, providing guests with a mixture of intimacy and comfort that makes it "the only true boutique luxury hotel in the city," according to HotelChatter.

After guests check in via iPad, hotel staff members personally escort them to 675-square-foot king suites. A paragon of modern design, the suites contain platform beds with white leather headboards and floor-to-ceiling windows that open. Eco-friendly bamboo flooring, along with organic towels and rugs made from thistle, help to reduce the hotel's carbon footprint. Guests can watch the flat-screen TV set in the vanity mirror while getting ready in the morning or practice Tarzan-style affirmation chants in the rainforest shower.

The Ivy is also in the process of opening an intimate 30- to 40-person restaurant and bar on the first floor. "We will try to use as much organic produce as possible," manager James Cazares says of his upcoming, reservations-only hot spot. A rooftop lounge opening in June will offer picture-perfect views of the city.

Gold Coast, Chicago: Ritzy Residential Neighborhood with Historical Mansions and Hip Restaurants

Located north of downtown, Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood hugs the shore of Lake Michigan, occupying some of the city's most desirable real estate. Its reputation as an upscale residential spot dates back to 1882, when wealthy businessmen began building castle-like mansions along the waterfront. For a glimpse at these historical estates, head to the Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District, where you'll find a French-chateau-inspired mansion that now serves as the International Museum of Surgical Science. A walk down Astor Street reveals some of the city's most unique architecture, including the Charnley-Persky House built by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright in 1892.

Those looking for a hip nightlife will find trendy restaurants and nightclubs-many of which are open until 5 a.m.-catering to a well-dressed crowd. For people watching and the occasional celebrity sighting, head to Rush and Division, a see-and-be-seen spot dotted with upscale shops, classic Chicago bars, and diamond-encrusted parking meters.

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With its combination of friction-free motion and wholesome fun, roller skating quickly replaced ditch digging and dancing frenetically to "Shipoopi" as America's favorite first-date activity. Rediscover the appeal of the wheels with this Groupon.

Choose from 15 Options

$12 for a roller-skating package for two (up to a $24 total value)

Rink admission (up to an $8 value each) Skate rental (up to a $4 value each)

$20 for a roller-skating package for four (up to a $48 total value)

Rink admission (up to an $8 value each) Skate rental (up to a $4 value each)

$25 for a roller-skating package for four (up to a $67 total value)

Rink admission (up to an $8 value each) Skate rental (up to a $4 value each) One large cheese or pepperoni pizza (up to a $15 value) One pitcher of soda (a $4 value)

Choose to redeem your Groupon at one of these five locations: Bonaventure Family Skating Center in Farmington Hills, EDRU Skate-A-Rama in Holt, Rollerama in Brighton, Skatin' Station in Canton, or The New Rink in Shelby Township.

EDRU Skate-A-Rama

Vibrant colors coat walls surrounding the glossy rinks at EDRU Skate-A-Rama, where experienced staff members monitor skaters of all ages in a family-friendly environment. Equipped with rented wheels, skaters glide along smooth surfaces under colorful lights to the beat of lively music. Their family members, perched along the rink's perimeter, watch or take bets on who can do a figure eight the fastest.

Skaters can take a break from four-wheeled footwear to play arcade games at some locations or silence rumbling stomachs with bites of pizza or other snacks, such as cones from the ice-cream shop, at EDRU Skate-a-Rama, which serves up swirls of soft serve doused with fudge.

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Sit-ups remain one of the best methods of reshaping the abdomen, second only to standing in front of a cannon. Enjoy explosive exercise with this Groupon.

$39 for a One-Month Kick-Start Membership ($149 Value)

During the one-month kick-start membership, this women's-only club provides clients with unlimited access to small-group classes, three private training sessions, and a personalized workout plan. In classes, instructors may have small groups of students shake their hips to the sultry Latin rhythms of Zumba, bend spins in semi-aerobic yoga-fit sessions, or sculpt their bellies with core exercises. Personal trainers-aided by a computerized smart-card system housed in each piece of workout equipment-assess each member's level of fitness during private training sessions, developing a personalized workout regimen. The smart-card system's infallible memory recalls the name and appropriate workout for individual members on each machine, allowing exercisers to continue training themselves at an appropriate pace even after their personal-training sessions are over.

Elements Diet and Fitness

When former project managers from Bally's, World Gym, Crunch, Guess, and Clinique realized the need for a women's-only gym in the world of fitness, they joined forces to create the Elements Diet and Fitness program. This fitness regimen depends upon three primary ingredients to help ladies of all stripes get into shape: smart-card workouts, personal-lifestyle coaches, and group-fitness classes. European-built smart-card equipment uses a personal-identification card to remember each member's name and personal settings, slowly advancing the difficulty of a workout and tracking individual progress. Personal-lifestyle coaches establish a report with their clients, through which they send constant motivation, support, and fitness instruction. Finally, group classes encourage self-discovery through fun fitness experiences such as performing candlelight yoga, training in tai chi, and belly dancing while taking a Myers-Briggs assessment.

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Racing dates back to ancient Greece, where chariot races around city walls settled disputes over farming rights and which philosopher had the best beard. Witness the fairest system of justice with this GrouponLive deal to see the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on Saturday, June 2, or Sunday, June 3, on Belle Isle. Also included in admission is a concert performance (the B-52s on Saturday, June 2; Ronnie Dunn on Sunday, June 3) and access to Family Fun Zone's interactive activities and displays.

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For $65, you get two T-shirts and two reserved grandstand tickets for rows 9-18 in section 1, rows 6-15 in section 2, or rows 9-20 in section 3 for the races on Saturday, June 2 (a $152 value, including all fees). Higher row numbers are closer to the track. For $49, you get two T-shirts and two reserved grandstand tickets for rows 1-8 in section 1, rows 1-5 in section 2, or rows 1-8 in section 3 for the races on Saturday, June 2 (a $112 value, including all fees). For $41, you get two T-shirts and two general-admission tickets for the races on Sunday, June 3 (an $82 value, including all fees). Children 12 and younger receive free entry to general-admission areas when accompanied by a ticket-carrying adult.

The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix blends intense open-wheel racing action from four different series into one high-adrenaline weekend on Belle Isle. The weekend's diverse races take place on oval tracks, permanent road courses, and temporary street circuits, which may vanish into thin air if racers aren't quick enough. During the IZOD IndyCar Series, fans witness the newly unveiled DW12 car, powered by Chevrolet, Lotus, and Honda engines and driven by superstar drivers such as Helio Castroneves, Dario Franchitti, and Marco Andretti. Schedule highlights include Saturday's Grand-Am Rolex Series practice and race, Pirelli World Challenge Series qualifying round and first race, and autograph sessions by IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights drivers. On Sunday, fans witness the IZOD IndyCar Series race and the Pirelli World Challenge Series's second race.

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Like the hand inside a sock puppet, the spine supports the body's every motion and keeps it from collapsing into a formless sack. Shape up with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$59 for a 120-minute chiropractic package (a $160 total value)

Chiropractic exam (a $55 value) Two x-rays (a $50 value) 60-minute massage (a $55 value)

$27 for a 30-minute consultation and a 60-minute massage ($55 value)

Tri-City Chiropractic

Amid walls adorned with varicolored, spinal-themed prints, the trio of chiropractors at Tri-City Chiropractic-Drs. Jeff A. Kelly, Joe Chmielewski, and Guy Giordano-helps patients obtain healthy spinal cords and lifestyles with a two-pronged approach. First, they aim for pain relief; then, they teach patients how to stay well through continual chiropractic care. To accomplish this, they use an array of adjustment techniques, such as decompression, massage therapy, and trigger-point therapy. They also use the ProAdjuster, a nonforceful, computerized spinal-adjusting instrument that taps on each vertebra and listens as it regains healthy positioning or hits a high E.

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