Knocking over the obstacles in life's path requires a positive attitude, noble intentions, and a round ball with holes for your fingers and thumb. Send problems sprawling with this Groupon.

$15 for Three Games of Bowling with Shoe Rental for Up to Five (Up to $75 Value)

At Schwoegler's in Madison, Spartan Bowl in McFarland, Viking Lanes in Stoughton and Cardinal Ale House & Bowl in Columbus, polished lanes reflect the competitive glint in bowlers' eyes as they lace up rented shoes and test their luck and skills during three 10-frame games.

Though Community Entertainment Centers sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Community Entertainment Centers' rates fluctuate throughout the week.

Community Entertainment Centers

Members of the commonwealth that is Community Entertainment Centers-such as Schwoegler's in Madison, Spartan Bowl in McFarland, Viking Lanes in Stoughton, and King Pin Bowl in West Bend-give players a place where they can happily heave bowling balls pinward. Bowlers can strap on shoes and do battle against brigades of bowling pins, toppling them with spinballs and spitballs before they have a chance to advance. Each location features a full bar, grill, and pizza menu that drags visitors and their pins from the gutter to enjoy life outside the lane. Bowlers on strike from throwing strikes can enjoy pool, darts, and other avenues for low-key athleticism.

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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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Historic B & B with Park Views and Fine Southern Cuisine

Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is the textbook image of idyllic farmland-a landscape of rolling hills divided by rail fences into orchards, wineries, and horse pastures. In 1926, the Cleveland Orphanage Institution decided it was the perfect setting for educating children. They rebuilt the Cleveland Home as a Dutch Colonial Revival building, providing plenty of room for kids to run around. Today, it's become The Woodford Inn, a stately, red brick structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bruce and Linda Parker, two restaurateurs-turned-innkeepers, keep the place as welcoming as ever with warm hospitality and home-cooked southern fare.

The onsite Addie's Restaurant and Bar is named after Linda's mother, who used to prepare her family's large Sunday dinners. The restaurant serves local specialties such as the Hot Brown sandwich ($12) with roast turkey and country ham in cheesy mornay sauce. An equally hearty breakfast often includes pancakes, bacon, and omelets, all served from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You can dine inside, where paintings of racehorses line the walls, or head out to the patio, which is flanked by grassy lawns and conifers. There's also a front porch, outfitted in classic southern fashion with rocking chairs and hanging ferns.

Inside, many of the inn's 10 guest rooms overlook the neighboring Woodford County Park. Though no two rooms are identical, all boast Tempur-Pedic mattresses, ornately carved headboards, and jacuzzi tubs. Room 3's two-person tub makes it a good fit for couples.

Versailles, Kentucky: Bluegrass Country Along Bourbon Trail

The town of Versailles was named after the site of Louis XIV's gilded palace in France, yet the two places share little in common. The American version is located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a string of famous distilleries including Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Wild Turkey. The region is also home to some of the most successful racehorse breeders in the world, whose ponies have gone on to win the Triple Crown and star in the doodles of 12-year-old girls all over the world.

Half an hour east, Lexington has many equine-related attractions of its own, including the Kentucky Horse Park and the Keeneland Race Track, a beautiful course that dates to 1935 and is known for its horse auctions. Nearby, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is filled with rooms made to look much like the ones lived in by Abraham Lincoln's First Lady.

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Yoga teaches people how to sustain poses while still breathing, a skill most yogis use to live undetected in wax museums. Trick a tourist with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $35 for 10 drop-in yoga classes (up to a $130 value) $65 for 20 drop-in yoga classes (up to a $199 value)

Class offerings include prenatal yoga, parent-toddler yoga, and adult flow classes taught in moderate- to high-intensity levels. Yoga classes for kids are also available, as well as child care services. See the full schedule here.

Blackbird Family Yoga

The first time Amanda Uphoff attended a yoga class, her clothing still bore hints of her infant son's spittle. As she down-dogged her way to yoga mastery, she found a peaceful clarity that balanced her hectic life as a parent. Troubled by the growing rates of childhood obesity and youth eating disorders, Amanda decided to open her own family-focused studio. Blackbird Family Yoga offers classes for every age group, from freshly hatched infants to the parents that incubated them. Popular classes include family yoga and postnatal sessions, in which mothers find peace in their child's pose and infants grapple with life's complexity in adults' poses. The studio supplies childcare to accommodate parents who need a break from child wrangling.

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Considering the price of airfare, why go trolling for foreign charm overseas when you can simply turn to your own backyard? Visit 19th-century Norway with today's deal from Little Norway, about 20 miles from Madison: For $12, get two adult tour tickets for ages 13 and up (regularly $24). Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Little Norway is an early Norwegian settler's homestead, nestled in a wooded valley among the foothills of the Blue Mounds. And the on-site Norway Building was patterned after a 12th-century Norwegian church and transported to the United States in 1893. Come relive the days of Norwegian pioneers with a fun-filled guided tour around the house and grounds, and explore new frontiers in family entertainment at a half-off price everyone can affjord.

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Beer, like soap, comes in a bar and livens up any shower. Wash your mouth out with this Groupon.

$10 for a Madison Pub Club Card ($20 Value)

Cardholders get a two-for-one drink special once per day (up to $6 in value) for the entire year of 2012 at six Madison pubs: Lucky's Bar & Grille, Whiskey Jacks Saloon, Wando's, Nitty Gritty, Buckingham's Bar & Grill, and 8 Seasons Grille.

Madison Pub Club

The Madison Pub Club card works like magic. With a power similar to that of a hypnotist's watch or the key to Detroit Rock City, the card only needs to be waved in front of bartenders at six participating bars to receive a two-for-one special on any one item $6 in value or less. The card can be used once per day, every day at each bar, totaling a maximum of six free drinks every 24 hours. Though there are some restrictions in regards to time, four of the six bars accept it during all normal business hours.

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The sound of a purring engine has always been music to your ears, and today's deal provides the perfect accompaniment: Rock out with your shocks out at the Motors & Music Car and Bike Show and pay $7 (regularly $14) for two tickets, or $14 (regularly $28) for four tickets to see live bands on Friday or Saturday after the auto show. Race over to Firemen's Angell Park Speedway on June 1 to see Cherry Pie bring the best of the '80s back to life, or on June 2 to catch Love Monkey, a high-energy band that covers multiple genres. With both shows starting at 8 p.m., you'll be able to get your fill of antique and tricked-out autos by day, and then rock and roll through the night.

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Practicing a fluid golf swing involves the entire body: the feet establish a base, the hands firmly grip the club, and the head always remains down when confronted by the neighbor with a newly smashed window. Perfect your pendulum with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $47 for an 18-hole round of golf with cart rental for two (up to a $94 value) $94 for an 18-hole round of golf with cart rental for four (up to a $188 value)

The Golf Club at Camelot

Awarded with numerous accolades from the Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin, The Golf Club at Camelot earns recognition for the course's pristine playing conditions of wooded hills and valleys whittled into the landscape by ancient glaciers. Water flows into the picture on half of the holes, including twice on the par 5 ninth, where the fairway bend features an elongated lake and makes players hit their first and second shots with hydrophobic golf balls. On the back nine, the par 3 13th hole places golfers 120 feet higher than the green on a tee box that affords panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and acts as the best place to spot outlaw foursomes on the lam.

Course at a Glance:

18-hole, par 71 course Total length of 6,304 yards from the back tees Course rating of 69.4 from the back tees Course slope of 125 from the back tees Four sets of tees per hole

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A ferris wheel's circular movement emulates life's highs and lows, just as its regular pauses symbolize life's commercial breaks. Enjoy metaphorical movement with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $20 for two all-access gold wristbands (a $43.90 value) $35 for four all-access gold wristbands (an $87.80 value)

Gold wristbands, ideal for visitors 42 inches and taller, grant unlimited access to all 26 rides and attractions inside the park. Check the schedule for park dates and hours.

Little Amerricka

Little Amerricka takes young thrill-seekers on a journey into the past with its 1950s wooden roller coaster, The Meteor, as well as several restored rides from amusement parks of a bygone era. More than two-dozen rides and attractions cater to all sizes and shriek tendencies of visitors, from adrenaline-pumping go-kart races (for riders 56 inches and taller) to relaxing rotations on the kiddie ferris wheel. The conductor of the Whiskey River Railway chugs the train along 2-mile treks through the rustic Wisconsin countryside, where runaway bumper boats graze native grasses before being lassoed and brought back to the amusement park.

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Without the loosening effects of massage, shoulders would stiffen into immobility and fall victim to freeloading parrots and the burden of carrying Earth's heavyset brother, Girth. Pamper your perches with today's Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $35 for a chiropractic exam and one adjustment (a $150 value) $89 for a chiropractic exam and three adjustments (a $240 value)

Hammes Family Chiropractic

Led by experienced chiropractor Dr. Christopher Hammes, the team of specialists at Hammes Family Chiropractic relieves misaligned spines and excess stress with therapeutic body treatments. Wielding a variety of chiropractic techniques inside private treatment rooms, the staff tackles back pains caused by pinch nerves, auto accidents, and picking up too many shiny pennies. Therapy ranges from the use of advanced Pro Adjuster technology to manual adjustment and realignment using specially designed treatment tables. Hammes Family Chiropractic complements spinal sessions with a selection of both therapeutic and relaxing massages in styles such as trigger point, Swedish, and neuromuscular therapy. The clinic also offers other wellness-improving services including nutritional counseling and multipurpose acupuncture.

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