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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Like Hawaii, relaxation can be a challenging state to reach. Ensnare elusive serenity with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $35 for a 60-minute massage (a $75 value) $49 for a 90-minute massage (a $110 value)

A therapist customizes a massage based on customer needs by integrating the following massage modalities, including neuromuscular therapy, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, pregnancy massage, Swedish massage, and chair massage.

The Healing Touch

Retta Flagg was introduced to the reparative benefits of massage while recovering from a back injury. Once she was back in tip-top shape, Retta decided to pursue a career in massage therapy, focusing her initial training on styles designed to treat injuries and chronic pain. Only a few years after completing massage school in 1986, she started a 10-year career teaching neuromuscular technique at the very same institution she attended-the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy.

Retta now owns and operates The Healing Touch, a place that clients frequent for stress-relieving treatments ranging from Swedish and pregnancy massages to paraffin therapy baths and onsite corporate chair massages. All the wellness center's therapists are graduates of accredited schools, boast more than 600 hours of training, and actively improve their skills through continuing education and thumb-wrestling tournaments.

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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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History museums instill wonder in children who have become bored with their own closets full of skeletons. Discover a body of knowledge with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $9 for two museum admissions (up to an $18 value) $17 for four museum admissions (up to a $36 value) $20 for six museum admissions (up to a $54 value)

All admissions to the museum include:

Trolley-era orientation video and photographic exhibits Tour of the trolley display building Scenic, four-mile trolley ride

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum's rates vary based on age.

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum thrusts visitors into the midst of Pennsylvania's Trolley Era, conjuring bygone methods of travel with exhibits, rides, and a full roster of antique trolleys, including a horse-drawn streetcar from the 1870s. Hourly tours shepherd guests and members on their exploration of the museum's collection, starting with a video introduction before a scenic, four-mile ride fills the air with the sounds of century-oldf trolleys. Inside the visitor-education center, pictorial exhibits breathe life into storied eras, and stops inside the restoration shop illuminate how volunteer craftsmen restore vintage trolleys. Trolley fans can also add to their own memorabilia collections with souvenirs from the store, or borrow the museum spaces for birthday parties and rentals.

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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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Although 20% of babies who were exposed to classical music in utero become doctors or lawyers, 100% of babies born on stage during a classical-music performance become Bill Gates. Upgrade your evening with this GrouponLive deal to see the Noah Bendix-Balgley recital presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. For $14, you get one ticket for the best available orchestra seating on Friday, June 1, at 8 p.m. (up to a $28.25 value, including fees).

Recently ascending to the position of concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, renowned violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley steps onto Heinz Hall's stage for his recital debut, accompanied by pianist Rodrigo Ojeda. The evening begins with a nuanced interpretation of Bach's Chaconne from Partita no. 2 in D Minor, which alternates from unhurried, loping harmonies to a more intricate, accelerated navigation of scales. Ojeda joins with his precise ivory tickling for Beethoven's Sonata no. 7 in C Minor, opus 30, no. 2, which is full of playful, staccato interplays between strings and keys and intense moments of call and response. He also adds his touch to Ernest Bloch's Baal Shem Suite, a melancholy interaction of flowing bow work and piano chords that rumble like the ground during the Statue of Liberty's midnight stroll. The night ends with the soft, comforting melodies of Sergei Prokofiev's rarely performed Five Melodies for Violin and Piano, as well as Maurice Ravel's Tzigane, an exotic exploration of uncommon chords accompanied by flighty piano trills.

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The Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers form our city's trifecta of tributaries, but today's deal from Stofman Plastic Surgery Group offers a trio of its own to keep your life flowing gorgeously: Pay $45 (regularly $95) for a five-layer chemical peel, $50 (regularly $125) for a 30-minute microdermabrasion treatment, or $99 for three half-hour sessions of laser hair removal for your lip, chin, sideburns, or neck (a $205 value). Improve the tone and texture of your skin while reducing the appearance of large pores and discoloration that float around your complexion with the 30-minute chemical peel, or opt for a microdermabrasion that uses tiny crystals to remove the top layer of dead skin and has a ripple effect of exposing fresh new skin below. Dr. Guy Stofman has been named a top doctor yet again in 2011 by both U.S. News and Pittsburgh Magazine, and since this doctor has two locations in downtown Pittsburgh and Warrendale, top-notch beauty treatments are just a river stone's throw away. Want more? Check out Stofman Plastic Surgery Group on Facebook.

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If you are looking for a way to vault your kid's summer plans into a gold-medal experience, you'll flip over this tumble-tastic deal from All-Star Athletics & Gymnastics. Pay $25 for a five-class pass to use during the summer session, which begins June 12 (a $75 value). Conveniently located off of Campbell's Run Road in Robinson Township, this professional gym offers 45- to 60-minute gymnastic and tumbling classes for boys and girls ages 3 and older, Monday through Saturday. Students will receive professional instruction on basic gymnastic skills while developing strength and agility. And, techniques learned at this fully equipped training facility can be applied toward competitive gymnastics or cheerleading. Tuck and roll with this deal and see how a center that boasts an award-winning competitive gymnastics team can help you earn a perfect 10 in summertime fun. Want more? Check out All-Star Athletics and Gymnastics on Facebook.

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While some people may think that lasers are the stuff of sci-fi movies, men and women in the know understand that they're the best way to keep your skin silky, avoiding any epic epidermis episodes. Use today's deal from The Laser and Rejuvenation Center of Pittsburgh, who has a trilogy of its own: Pay $99 for two laser hair-removal sessions for bikini line or half of your back (a $550 value), or for the same price get three laser hair-removal sessions for your upper lip, chin, underarms, fingers, toes, or back of neck (a $450 value). This custom-designed treatment by the medical staff is done with a FDA-approved laser system -- a nonsurgical technique that limits hair re-growth. Or pay $99 for one laser photofacial that reduces redness, fine lines, and sun damage (regularly $500). Take your pick -- there's no mind tricks at this Aspinwall center, just pleased patients and stunning results.

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The call of the wild is like a call from an elderly grandparent: though you can't quite make out what's being said, you feel better about yourself when you answer. Pick up nature's phone with this Groupon.

$30 for a Camping Package for Two (Up to $95 Value)

The camping package includes two five-hour kayak or canoe rentals (up to a $30 value each) and a one-night campground tent-site rental, valid for use Sundays through Thursdays (up to a $35 value).

Bear Run Campground

Dawn has settled its warm glow upon the trees dappling 60-acres of rolling farmland, beckoning sleepy campers forth from their tents to admire the golden morning unfolding around them. This serene scene at Bear Run Campground rings in a day filled with leisure and excitement, the calm of relaxed breakfasts followed by the splashes of outdoor enthusiasts embarking upon aquatic adventures in rental kayaks. Since its founding in 1975 by the Wehr family, Bear Run has accommodated all types of campers with a variety of lodgings, ranging from cabins and rental units outfitted with all the comforts of home to primitive tenting sites equipped with nothing but a clear space for a tent and a post to tie up pet pterodactyls. Amenities include a heated swimming pool, a game room, and a softball field, and staff also organize camp-wide activities.

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Losing weight is a challenge almost as difficult as reading an entire dictionary or climbing a tree that's covered in canola oil. Enlist expert help with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options $39 for one infrared body wrap (a $99 value) $89 for three infrared body wraps (a $295 value) $129 for five infrared body wraps (a $495 value)

Anne Penman Laser Therapy & Weight Loss

At Anne Penman Laser Therapy & Weight Loss, technicians direct laser light to specific energy points on the body, including the ears, nose, and hands, to stimulate the release of endorphins. This can help fight cravings for cigarettes, food, and the approval of your stuffed animals as well as help reduce stress. The weight-loss laser therapy works in conjunction with nutritional counseling and Formostar infrared body wraps to slim waistlines and diminish cellulite.

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Paintball combines the philosophies from Sun Tzu's The Art of War with anecdotes from Jackson Pollock's autobiography, I Will Fight Your Painting. Hone combat aesthetics with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $15 for paintball package for one, which includes admission, unlimited air, rental paintball gun, and 200 paintballs for one (up to a $35 value)
$75 for paintball package for six, which includes admission, unlimited air, rental paintball gun, and 2,000 paintballs (up to a $210 value)

Players scramble for cover under the concentrated fire of Envy electronic paintball markers on Pittsburgh Paintball Sports Complex's Sup'Air speedball field. After donning protective gear and learning the rules, paint flies across the mirror fields, and players vie for objectives set around the field. Hoppers carry 200 rounds into battle, and, with proper shooting, the markers can launch up to 11 balls per second into opponents. Unlimited air refills keep guns pouring out rounds all day. Click here for hours of operation and more information about the field.

Though Pittsburgh Paintball Sports Complex sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Pittsburgh Paintball Sports Complex

Pittsburgh Paintball Sports Complex embraces competition with a Sup'Air speedball field and 11-balls-per-second Envy paintball markers. Its mirrored field encourages strategizing and modest primping among teams, and often games can become up-close-and-personal affairs after tickling becomes the only true means to attain victory. The turf field also hosts competitive events, ranging from national USPA matches to local-level tourney play. Recreational players need not feel intimidated, however, as Pittsburgh Paintball's referees ensure fair matches with equal teams.

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The Issue: Increasing Need for Food Assistance

According to data from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, in 2010, nationwide food-stamp use surpassed 40 million for the first time ever, and about half of those who use food stamps are children. In 2009, one in eight Americans received some kind of emergency food assistance.

The Campaign: Fund Hot Meals for Community Members

If this Grassroots campaign raises $500, then East End Cooperative Ministry can distribute eight days' worth of hot meals through its soup kitchen, with donations matched up to $500 by Elliott & Davis, PC. Each additional $60 raised-in conjunction with the matching donation-will fund another day of hot meals for approximately 100 people. The soup-kitchen staff cooks a variety of nutritious and filling meals including cheeseburgers, chicken and noodles, and spaghetti with meatballs for community members who have low incomes or are experiencing homelessness.

All donations will be matched up to $500 by Elliott & Davis, PC. You can follow the progress of this and other Grassroots campaigns at the Groupon Grassroots website.

East End Cooperative Ministry

East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) was founded in 1970 by a team of local seminary students to distribute breakfast to children who were going to school without meals. Today, the organization combines the goodwill of more than 40 congregations, local businesses, and volunteers to run a trio of programs dedicated to alleviating hunger, providing housing, and serving youth in the community. Its Meals on Wheels program, emergency food pantry, and soup kitchen distribute warm lunches and fresh groceries to an average of 400 people every day. Individuals experiencing homelessness can rest in the onsite shelter, which houses more than 40 men every night and provides access to social services. EECM further seeks to end the cycle of poverty with a series of in-school and afterschool programs that engage youth on vital issues including drug-use prevention and sustainability.

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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 $20 for one 60-minute private horseback-riding lesson (a $40 value) $55 for three 60-minute private horseback-riding lessons (a $120 value)

Instructor Dan McLaughlin teaches both beginning and advanced riders how to fully grasp the mechanics of the horse in order to achieve success during casual riding and in the arena. Lessons are tailored to the individual and available in the English or Western style.

Blue Ribbon Farms

Beneath tree-blanketed mountains rests the fruit of Dan and Christine McLaughlin's labor, a 138-acre farm dedicated to the training of horses and horseback riders. After spending more than two decades dispensing his equine knowledge across the States, Dan desired to put down roots-and so he did, dotting verdant pasture with facilities for a full-service equestrian center, including a 30-stall barn, an indoor arena, and two outdoor arenas. The arenas bustle with lessons, camps, and community activities where riders practice English and Western riding styles for sport, recreation, and My Little Pony reenactments.

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A glowing smile charms irritable librarians, stern highway-patrol officers, and judges with highfalutin ideas about driving through the library. Flaunt your beaming beauty with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $49 for one teeth-whitening session (a $99 value) $59 for two teeth-whitening sessions (a $150 value) $79 for three teeth-whitening sessions (a $199 value) $89 for four teeth-whitening sessions (a $249 value)

The trained staff extracts stains with bleaching trays and a 44% carbamide-peroxide gel that can whiten teeth up to eight shades without damage, unlike letting a friend shoot white paintballs at your mouth. With proper maintenance, the results of each treatment can last for up to two years.

Xtreme Teeth Whitening LLC

With nearly five years of brightening experience, the professionals at Xtreme Teeth Whitening LLC understand the physical and psychological allure of brilliantly white teeth. Their light-accelerated whitening services brighten teeth in a scant 20 minutes, removing deep-set stains incurred from smoking or imbibing cups of coffee, wine, or soy sauce. The specially formulated whitening gel incurs neither sensitivity nor downtime, and a variety of products available for purchase can boost or extend results. Sessions can whiten smiles by up to eight shades, with results lasting for as long as two years with proper maintenance.

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Bravery is one of humankind's most sought-after characteristics, alongside wit, humor, and the ability to read a city map without pulling a hamstring. Make your species proud with this Groupon.

$45 for Race Entry for a Team of Two (Up to $90 value)

The race begins at noon on Saturday, June 16, and check-in starts at 10 a.m. at Claddagh Irish Pub.

Urban Dare Adventure Race

Urban Dare is a fast-paced competition that challenges two-person teams to decipher clues, navigate the city, and perform playful stunts. Combining the bustle of a track meet with the brain-taxing sleuth work of a luge competition, the race uses a dozen trivia-based clues to lead contestants to checkpoints all around town. Location hunters reach their checkpoints by whatever means necessary, be it hopping a bus downtown, flying madly through a network of secret ziplines, or scuba-diving in a fountain for bus fare. At the mini destinations, racers must use a camera to document their presence, or, in some cases, get their passports stamped after completing a challenge.

Races generally last less than four hours, and the winner receives free entry to the next Super Dare, which has a $5,000 grand prize that allows the winners to dare each other to invest in a low-risk mutual fund. Proceeds from the race are used to help battle breast cancer.

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