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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The world is in a state of modernization, and as such, there are few opportunities for your little ones to relish historic experiences -- aside from staring at static exhibits in museums. But, with today's dynamic deal from the Arcade & Attica Railroad, you and your family will feel like you're zipping through time: Pay $12 (regularly $26) for two tickets for one railroad ride during the 2012 season. Relive what it was like to commute back in the day on this authentic steam-powered train that runs from the old-fashioned Arcade station on Main Street across scenic farmland and countryside -- which has been preserved since the tracks were originally laid in the 1880s -- and into Curriers Depot. Your kids will love listening to the unique sounds of the whistle and the coal-burning engine of the locomotive, and everyone will get to take pictures with this gorgeously preserved piece of history. Hop aboard this deal, and give your family a real blast from the past.

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Historical Inn with Glass-Enclosed Porch Overlooking Lake

In the 19th century, some of the Northeast's industrial pioneers- including Silas March, an entrepreneur and New York state assemblyman-spent their idle days in a clapboard estate built along the shores of Mariaville. In 2003, husband-and-wife innkeepers Rick and Lorrie Runnels purchased this historical home and dubbed it the Mariaville Lake Bed and Breakfast. Since then, they've made extensive renovations while managing to preserve the building's casual, Federal-style elegance; it still has its original moldings, wood-burning fireplaces, and hardwood floors in some of the guest rooms.

The building is tucked into a woodsy area along the private, 200-acre Mariaville Lake, and it's a prime spot to get in some fishing and swimming. The B&B also owns two kayaks, one canoe, and one rowboat, which are all available for guests. Or feel free to take a stroll through the wealth of hiking trails that crisscross the property; one in particular leads to a beaver dam. In summer and fall, you can tell ghost stories and dry your laundry over a crackling bonfire in the evening.

The inn's five guest rooms are individually decorated, but all look out to Mariaville Lake. You have to use an old-fashioned skeleton key to get into the Vineyard and Lakeview rooms, as they are located in the original part of the house.

Come morning, the innkeepers serve a breakfast by candlelight in the formal dining room or on the glass-enclosed porch. The chefs prepare a different hot entree each morning, such as banana-stuffed french toast, veggie frittatas, or puffed apple pancakes. You can typically find house-made pastries, fresh juices, yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea.

Mariaville, New York: Small Town on the Shores of Mariaville Lake

Mariaville is part of the 18th century town of Duanesburg, located about 30 miles west of Albany. Thanks to its location along the 200-acre Mariaville Lake, the town became a resort community in the 1920s. Not a whole lot has changed since then; there's still only one traffic light in the city to date, and every high-school class is taught by the mayor.

The town of Schenectady offers a dose of culture fewer than 15 miles east. Aside from shopping and restaurants, you can find the historical Proctors Theater, which opened as a vaudeville venue in the early 20th century but sank into disrepair by the late 1970s. A group of concerned citizens rallied to restore the theater, which now hosts regular performances of ballets, musicals, comedians, and concerts.

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Playing a round of golf is a contest between man and nature, much like betting a tree it can't drink a gallon of milk. Pit yourself against the elements with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $26 for an 18-hole golf outing for two, including cart rental and a six-pack of beer or soda (up to a $53 value) $49 for an 18-hole golf outing for four, including cart rental and two six-packs of beer or soda (up to a $106 value)

Gothic Hill Golf Course

Gothic Hill Golf Course grants playing groups ample space to address their golf balls on the tee and take aim at each of nine pins, en route to the overall par of 27. At 1,353 yards, though short, the course demands concentration and precise execution with each shot-competitive skills that can be easily applied to other situations such as trying to play Sudoku in the bathtub. After a full day of golf, customers can visit Wesley's where they can unwind on the patio over a meatball sub or cheeseburger.

Course at a Glance:

9-hole, par 27 course Total length of 1,353 yards from the back tees

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Like hearts, wineglasses are fragile, full of goodness, and frequently broken. Live life to the brim with this Groupon to the Bases Merlot-ed Ballpark Wine Trail from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 8, at Coca-Cola Field from the Buffalo Bisons. Choose between the following options:

For $25, you get two admissions to the Bases Merlot-ed Ballpark Wine Trail (a $50 value). For $50, you get four admissions to the Bases Merlot-ed Ballpark Wine Trail (a $100 value).

Hosted on the home field of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, the third-annual Bases Merlot-ed Ballpark Wine Trail continues a tradition of celebrating regional food and wine while supporting local arts. Attendees receive a collectible wine glass upon entering the stadium, allowing them to sample fermented creations from throughout the Niagara and Finger Lakes regions. In addition to complimentary samples of cheese and gelato, the event also embraces local flavors by hosting a selection of foods produced in the Buffalo area. Guests are also encouraged to enter bids at the silent auction or search for the park's secret underground tunnel to Cooperstown.

Proceeds from the event support Shakespeare in Delaware Park, a nonprofit theater company that performs entertaining and educational renditions of Shakespeare's most memorable plays and least memorable grocery lists at its summer festival. Troupe members express their gratitude by moseying through the park to provide live entertainment for guests.

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Midtown Manhattan is home to some of the world's most talked-about landmarks, from the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings to Rockefeller Center and the bright lights of Times Square. Allow us to draw up the blueprints for this week's well-engineered Escape to The Gotham Hotel on 46th Street, a sleek boutique property offering personal touches in a prime locale: sandwiched between all the action of Madison and Fifth Avenues, formerly the space of the beloved Gotham Book Mart. You and a guest will be positively floored by a two-night stay, Fridays through Sundays, in a chic Gotham 2 Room Type-complete with a king bed and private terrace-on floors two through nine ($600). And don't be surprised by the lack of a check-in desk: Upon your arrival, a staff member will greet you with a VIP welcome amenity before escorting you to your accommodations. Airy, light-filled guest rooms are appointed with streamlined European furnishings, tailored minibars, and lavish linens. Your Escape also includes an upgrade to a Gotham 3 Room Type when available. On floors ten through 23, these units feature king beds and private terraces with views of the skyline. Z!NK magazine describes a stay here as "a new type of hotel experience in the center of Midtown Manhattan. With terraces off of every room, guests feel as if they are floating above the city." When hunger comes knocking at the door, rest assured you'll stay well fed with assorted fresh pastries and a daily breakfast for two. In the evening, cozy up to your companion during dinner at on-site restaurant Tenpenny. You'll use your $50 dining credit to savor Italian-American cuisine that Z!NK says "hearkens back to the American cuisine of old" when "New York City was an up-and-comer in the restaurant world." The next morning, structure your day however you like: You'll be within walking distance of some of the city's best sights, including Central Park, the Theatre District, and 30 Rock. Or, browse the likes of Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks along the retail mecca that is Fifth Avenue. For an exciting Escape to the city that never sleeps, the writing's on the wall: Pack your bags and hit the town-at prices that aren't through the roof.

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Getting your vehicle cleaned at the car wash uses less water than hosing it down at home and less gas than driving it into a river. Combat grime efficiently with this Groupon.

Choose From Three Options $12 for a 30-minute basic car wash with a basic interior vacuum, window cleaning, and tire shine (a $25 value) $59 for a 60-minute super interior and exterior car wash with an interior shampoo and deep cleaning (a $120 value) $99 for a complete detailing package, including a complete hand car wash, tire clean and shine, and complete car buff (a $230 value)

Each option can be applied toward an SUV, truck, or extra-large truck for an additional charge ($10 for the basic car wash, $15 for the super package). Trunk cleaning can also be added to the super package for an additional charge ($10 for vacuuming, $15 for shampoo).

Mr. Magic Auto Detail Service

The staff at Mr. Magic Auto Detail Service scours vehicle interiors and exteriors, removing dirt and grime by hand while ensuring refreshed cars glow with pride after receiving car-wash and detailing services. Since setting up shop in Denver in 1975, and then settling in at its current Kenmore location in 1999, Mr. Magic Auto Detail has taken in countless cars for a bath and cleaned out several tailpipes with a giant cotton swab. Customers looking to renew paint jobs can do so with color and wet sanding, polishing, and waxing sessions. Inside car cockpits, shampoo suds soak into carpet fibers to help remove smells left over from barefoot friends who usually tenderize venison inside their socks.

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To be considered a historical landmark, sites must be at least 50 years old and contain at least one Founding Father's skeleton. Feel history in your bones with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $14 for a Niagara Falls walking tour for two adults (up to a $30 value) $24 for a Niagara Falls walking tour for four adults (up to a $60 value) $30 for a Niagara Falls walking tour for up to six adults or a family (up to a $90 value)

The tour begins at the main entrance to Niagara Falls State Park and embarks on a 1.3-mile guided stroll that introduces visitors to the park's notable attractions and rich past. A personable guide leads the way, incorporating humor, magic tricks, singing, and other lively elements as he weaves in vivid historical and ecological narratives about the scenic attractions. Highlights include the Nikola Tesla monument, Goat Island, and numerous myths and historical anecdotes about the falls. The 90-minute tours for up to eight people are scheduled every Wednesday and Friday evening during the summer months. Friday evening tours offer fireworks views, and children aged 4 and younger are admitted for free.

Though Niagara Falls Walking Tours sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Niagara Falls Walking Tours

A 1968 photograph of Joel Dombrowski shows him as a small boy, peering over a guardrail at Niagara Falls. Awestruck by the crashing waters, he looks as if he's trying to taste the mist. Exciting that sense of wonder in others would later become his profession. Today, Joel escorts first-timers through Niagara Falls State Park as a popular tour guide. He draws upon his training in journalism, experience as a standup comedian, and a lifetime obsession with history to share the story of the park with wit and elegance. For more than 10 years, his approach⎯merging stray historical facts with compelling anecdotes and comical accounts of waterfall lore⎯has made experiencing the Niagara landscape doubly memorable for his tour companions.

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When stranded in the wilderness, glasses can help you turn sunbeams into fire or look smart as you explain the inedibility of man to a family of grizzly bears. Equip your eyes for the great outdoors with this Groupon.

$40 for $200 Toward One Pair of Prescription Glasses

Display cases are stocked with frames from brands including Guess ($239+), Calvin Klein ($279+), Tom Ford ($350+), Michael Kors ($249.99+), and Kenneth Cole ($229.99+).

Sterling Optical

In the 1920s, Sterling Optical was a modest one-store outpost where staff presided over a small array of eyewear. More than nine decades later, the company has expanded to 150 locations, which brim with frames from brands such as Tom Ford, Guess, and Kenneth Cole. Knowledgeable staffers circulate through the showroom, helping customers choose a flattering pair of frames, and newly eagle-eyed patrons show their appreciation by pointing out hard-to-see Kick Me signs stuck all over them. Eye-care professionals remain on hand throughout the day to conduct exams that diagnose ocular issues such as nearsightedness, and many locations have an onsite lab.

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Establishing a regular exercise routine is a great way to show your body you care and is much less painful than swallowing a greeting card. Celebrate fitness with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $39 for a 10-class pass (an $80 Value) $69 for a 20-class pass (a $160 Value)

Jayme Smith leads hour-long Zumba classes that blend cardio-fitness with dance steps set to Latin-inspired beats. She offers classes four times a week at Miss Barbara's School of Dance and Erie Community College.

ZUMBA with Jayme

Zumba's dance-infused workouts were a natural progression for certified instructor Jayme Smith, who has been dancing since the age of 2. She began teaching at her mother's studio when she was just a teen, continuing to helm her own hour-long classes at Miss Barbara's School of Dance and Erie Community College today. The easy-to-follow steps set to upbeat Latin rhythms help students of all fitness levels burn calories, tone muscles, and prepare for impromptu dance parties in the grocery-store line.

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More people than ever are living a sedentary lifestyle: waking up in their racecar beds, driving to work in their racecars, sitting for eight hours in the passenger seats of experimental racecars as men in lab coats slam them into concrete walls, and then driving home again. Race to fitness with this Groupon.

$20 for Unlimited Summer Fitness Classes ($50 Value)

The schedule includes classes such as outdoor boot camps, Zumba's international dance party, UB Biking spinning sessions, and circuit training. This deal is valid for classes only, and not for access to any other recreational facilities.

University at Buffalo Athletics

The University at Buffalo's Division I NCAA teams rally students for football at UB Stadium, basketball in the Alumni Arena, and a slew of other sports across their campus. Additionally, the Recreation & Intramural Services staff aim to supplement students' brain workouts and textbook bench presses with programs to keep their bodies running just as strong-and welcome community members to do the same. Exercise equipment fills indoor recreational facilities at the Alumni Arena and Clark Hall for those who prefer solo workout sessions, and group classes, such as biking and boot camp, get attendees into shape as they enjoy a communal atmosphere.

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Go-karts allow people to experience the thrill of driving without having to hear radio ads for pungent soaps or look at four empty seats that remind them of the time someone stole their family of mannequins. Keep thrills pure with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $12 for a six-lap go-kart race and one round of mini putt for one person (up to a $25 total value) $22 for a six-lap go-kart race and one round of mini putt for two people (up to a $50 total value)

Though Niagara Go-Karts sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Niagara Go-Karts

Niagara Go-Karts entertains entire families with the leisurely competition of miniature golf and the fast-paced fishtailing of more than 40 racing-style go-karts. Double-seated family karts let children 10 and older play copilot while parents practice high-speed chaperoning. For faster-paced driving, 13-horsepower engines propel realistic Formula 1 karts to high speeds under the control of drivers 14 and older. For the safety of all drivers, each kart features a roll bar, seatbelt, and outside bumper cage.

Outside of the driver's seat, a pastoral collection of wild flowers, safari animals, and indigenous astro turf decorates a mini putt course that's flecked with a barrage of amusing obstacles. All-day pricing allows for unlimited rounds from open until close.

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For too long, the gentle laser has been forced into a mind-numbing existence of reading an endless number of bar codes and destroying planets. Give laser light a much-deserved career change with today's Groupon: for $99, you get three laser hair-removal sessions on a single area at Buffalo Laser Spa (up to a $900 value). Click here for a list of valid treatment areas.

Buffalo Laser Spa's experienced specialists enlist low-level, noninvasive lasers to evict rogue follicles from 10 commonly hirsute regions. During each hair-zapping session, which usually lasts no longer than an hour, a skilled technician harnesses a Candela GentleMax laser that transports unwanted hair to a place it will never be seen again, such as the 1839 Whig Party National Convention. The calculated beams impair follicles' ability to regenerate and cover large areas to help reduce the number of treatments needed to completely remove hair. For best results, the spa's skin-smoothing savants encourage customers to schedule sessions four to eight weeks apart, with an average of five needed for best results. Once the treatment is over, patients can immediately return to normal daily activities, such as work, school, or counting each second they're awake.

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