Artistic expression can take the form of a vibrant painting, a decapitated sculpture, or front-yard hedges trimmed into the shape of longing. Let creativity blossom with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $29 for a BYOB canvas-painting class for two (a $58 value)
• $54 for a BYOB canvas-painting class for four (a $116 value)
• $99 for a private BYOB canvas-painting party for up to eight (a $232 value)

Artists' imaginations come alive on a 16"x20" canvas when they create a prechosen piece during the 2- to 3-hour canvas-painting class. All participants paint the same piece, following along with the instructor. The class includes materials and supplies, and students may bring wine and cheese from home. Private parties can select their own subject matter from the available options.

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Like a good heart surgeon, a good IT professional monitors thousands of complex connections, acts fast to prevent crashes, and gets worried when the cables start leaking red stuff. Prepare for the worst with this Groupon.

$99 for a Complete Cisco Network Training Bundle ($3,295 Value)

The Complete Cisco Network Training Bundle includes five training courses designed to provide the skills needed for the CCNA and CCNP suite of certifications. Each bundle includes instructor-led training, hands-on exercises, multimedia presentations, and exam simulators.

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Ziplining is an exhilarating way to enjoy aerial views of nature without sucking on a helium tank until you get really big and drift away. Float above treetops with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $45 for a Full Monty Canopy Tour for one, valid Wednesday–Friday before 4 p.m. (a $95 value)
• $52 for a Full Monty Canopy Tour for one, valid anytime on weekends or Wednesday–Friday after 4 p.m. (a $109 value)
• $89 for a Full Monty Canopy Tour for two, valid Wednesday–Friday before 4 p.m. (a $190 value)
• $102 for a Full Monty Canopy Tour for two, valid anytime on weekends or Wednesday–Friday after 4 p.m. (a $218 value)

The 2–3-hour adventure starts at ground school, where guides go over the Full Monty Tour's various obstacles. Groups then board a chair lift that propels them to the top of the course. The challenges begin immediately as participants scamper over boulders to reach the first platform. Here, they clip into the safety system and whoosh down three ziplines, flying nearly 50 feet above the forest floor. For the remainder of the course, groups rappel down trees, cross bridges, and soar over additional ziplines. The fastest of these flights can reach speeds of more than 45 mph, and the final zipline leads to the top of Spring Mountain's rock-climbing tower. From here, each person rappels to the ground to complete their adventure.

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Boats are like rich parents, in that they will float you for a few years while you drift around playing acoustic guitar and working on your coming of age novel. Live the dream with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

• $23 for a one-hour pirate cruise for two (a $46 value)
• $45 for a one-hour pirate cruise for four (a $92 value)

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Vegas-Style Hotel with Saloon and Seven Restaurants

A mechanical bull bucks in Deuces Wild Buckin' Bull Saloon, Valley Forge Casino Resort's onsite rock ‘n’ roll and country bar. People clad in cowboy boots strut through line dances with drinks in hand beneath the dance floor's green and blue lights. But unlike the Wild West, there's no blazing desert outside. Instead, you’re just a short drive from Valley Forge National Historical Park, home to hundreds of acres with trails past restored historic buildings. You can also take the hotel’s complimentary shuttle to King of Prussia Mall, one of the country’s largest shopping malls.

The hotel’s Casino Tower rooms welcome guests with contemporary furnishings. Inside the hotel, the casino brims with 600 slot machines and 50 tables of blackjack, craps, and roulette. Seven onsite restaurants cater to different cravings: there's casual sushi at Asianoodle, and Pacific Prime's upscale atmosphere complements dishes such as maine lobster and loch duart scottish salmon.

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania: Revolutionary History At Every Turn

Colonial history surrounds King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, located about 30 minutes outside of downtown Philadelphia. George Washington led troops to battle in nearby Germantown, and Valley Forge National Historical Park is home to Washington's original headquarters and several soldier monuments. Take a Magical History Tour to follow the Continental Army's path to its 1777–1778 winter camp, or drive 30 minutes east to Chestnut Hill to wander cobblestone streets dotted with shops and restaurants.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Though laser tag began as a government program to prepare the citizenry for a robotic takeover, it was recast as a recreational game after officials confirmed that Terminator was just a movie.

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• $17 for two laser-tag sessions (a $34 value)

• $33 for four laser-tag sessions (a $68 value)

Each 40-minute session consists of three games in multilevel futuristic-looking arena illumed with black lights. Many participants have claimed "It's like something out of Tron!"

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Men's hairstyles have always reflected the politics of their era—crewcuts embodied the conservatism of the 1950s and shoulder-length locks reflected Nixon's 1972 "Longer Ain't Wronger" reelection campaign. Be in the hair and now with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $12 for one men's haircut and wash (a $24 value)
• $29 for three men's haircuts and washes (a $72 value)
• $6.50 for one boys' haircut (a $13 value)
• $19 for three boys' haircuts (a $39 value)

Boys' haircuts given to children age 13 and under.

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You need to know a lot about technology to design a website, because otherwise you might realize you've just been whispering blog posts into a broken food processor. Share your voice with the world with this Groupon.

The Deal

• $149 for an e-Careers web-design training package with 37 courses, including Dreamweaver CS4, Java, Photoshop CS4, and HTML5 (a $1,613 value)
• Click here to view a list of all 37 design courses, for further course information, click here.

The e-Careers web-design training package arms students with the know-how needed to build and maintain a professional website, use Photoshop to augment digital images, and create online animation. A collection of 37 web- and graphic-design courses with step-by-step instruction, including Adobe-approved CS5 and CS6 courseware, guide pupils through more than 500 hours of training on subjects such as PHP, Java, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Available on any computer with internet access and audio output, the in-depth courses range from 6 to 55 hours and move at the student’s own pace. No software is included with the training package, but it is not necessary to complete course. A customer support hotline gives learners added guidance and a second set of ears for practicing dramatic monologues.

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Horses are some of the most perceptive animals, as evidenced by the saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't explain his intimate knowledge of your childhood fears." Tap into equine insight with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $17 for a one-hour horseback-riding lesson for one (a $35 value)
• $29 for a one-hour horseback-riding lesson for two (a $70 value)
• $30 for one day of summer camp (a $60 value)
• $145 for five days of summer camp (a $350 value)

During summer camp, kids have the opportunity to ride horses every day and learn about horse health and safety, grooming, tack care, and other horsemanship essentials. Sessions run Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; kids aged 10 and older have the option to stay until 3 p.m. for an additional fee. Camps will begin June 24 and end August 31.

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Paintball hurts less than you think it will, like getting your first haircut or admitting that you don't love Denise. Be brave with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

• $39 for a full day of paintball with gear for two (a $89.90 value)
• $69 for a full day of paintball with gear for four (a $179.80 value)
• $129 for a full day of paintball with gear for eight (a $359.60 value)

This Groupon is for the Silver package, in which players are decked out in camouflage fatigues, goggles, and pod packs carrying 500 rounds. Hoppers help load the paintball guns, and players have access to free air all day long.

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A segway can reach a top speed of 12.5 miles per hour, akin to the top speeds of a squirrel or a fat, slow cheetah. Roll at your own pace with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $29 for a 30-minute, three-mile segway tour for two (a $78 value)
• $49 for a 30-minute, three-mile segway tour for four (a $156 value)
• $39 for a 75-minute, seven-mile segway tour for two (a $98 value)
• $59 for a 75-minute, seven-mile segway tour for four (a $196 value)

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Like fishing for compliments, fishing for fish requires the right bait, the right line, and a friend who is willing to exaggerate. Reel it in with this Groupon.

$179 for a Three-Hour Fishing Charter for Up to Six (Up to $381.30 Value)

Three-hour tours include all rods and bait and depart at 5:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. from a dock in the scenically sylvan Beltzville Lake, nestled in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Participants aged 16 or older must possess valid fishing licenses, available through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Click here for an online license application.

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Humans use their teeth to smile, chew, and hiss at their own reflections. Strengthen your grin with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$45 for an adult's dental checkup (a $235 total value)

• Cleaning (an $88 value)
• Comprehensive exam (an $85 value)
• Four bitewing x-rays (a $62 value)

$45 for a children’s dental checkup (a $241 total value)

• Cleaning (a $65 value)
• Comprehensive exam (an $85 value)
• Fluoride (a $47 value)
• Four bitewing x-rays (a $44 value)

Kids 12 or younger are eligible for the children's dental checkup.

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Summer camps are the best way to give kids a taste of freedom without having them lick the Liberty Bell. Ring in summertime with this Groupon.

Choose from Three Options

$69 for one week of half-day Kindercamp for ages 4–6 (a $175 value), choose from four dates:

• June 17–21
• July 8–12
• July 22–26
• August 12–16

$159 for one week of full-day horse day camp for ages 7–15 (a $350 value), choose from three dates:

• July 1–5
• July 15–19
• August 5–9

$159 for one week of full-day farm day camp for ages 7–15 (a $350 value), choose from two dates:

• June 24–28
• July 29–August 2

The summer camps focus on different aspects of farm life. At Kindercamp, preschoolers explore a different theme among barnyard animals on the farm and in the garden, woods, and fields. At horse camp, school-age kids learn horse safety and riding basics, as well as how to garden, milk goats, and tend to other farm animals. Finally, the farm camp focuses more on where food comes from, including proper soil practices, composting, and the process of pollination.

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The definition of a great portrait keeps evolving, from the days when photographers went to great trouble to set up a scene, to the current era, when surveillance footage often suffices as a family photo. Ensure your best side shows with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options

$29 for a photo-shoot package with digital images and a print (up to a $148.80 total value)

• Up to one-hour in-studio photo shoot (up to a $29.85 value)
• Three-pose online gallery (a $99 value)
• One 10”x13” wall print (a $19.95 value)

$35 for baby's first year portrait package (a $350 total value)

• Five photo shoots as baby grows
• Club membership
• Birth announcements
• 8”x8” eyes, nose, fingers, and toes print
• 11”x14” simple sentiment print with text
• 8”x16” portrait narrative print with three side-by-side images
• Invites and thank you notes
• 12”x12” signature photo

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Comfortable, Convenient Hotel in Connecticut

Shelton experienced an economic revitalization in the 1980s, when several major companies, including General Electric and Black & Decker, opened offices here. The Courtyard by Marriott Shelton is conveniently located to offer easy access to—or reprieve from—the corporate corridor. Located just south of town, the hotel provides a wealth of relaxing amenities.

In the indoor pool you can relieve the stress of an intense budget meeting or the stress of discovering that your tie reacts to flute music like a cobra. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround the pool and look out on the property’s gardens. Later, you can sip a cocktail while perched on a high-backed bar chair with the lobby fireplace at your back. The Bistro prepares contemporary American fare for breakfast and dinner. Comfortable guest rooms are outfitted with flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.

Shelton, Connecticut: Revitalized Hamlet Outside Hartford

Shelton's minor industrial revolution near the turn of the 21st century helped make it one of the fastest-growing cities in Connecticut. Big companies converted defunct warehouses into high-tech facilities. The influx of work has revitalized downtown, which today boasts charming mom-and-pop stores along brick and cobblestone sidewalks. A farmers' market offers fresh produce, and the 10-acre Riverwalk Park provides a scenic jogging path along the Housatonic River.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

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Teatime is a custom that originated in England, along with buying extra tickets to the theater for each horse you had that is no longer alive. Be British with this Groupon.

$25 for Queen Anne Royal Tea for Two ($50 Value)

• 2 personal pots of tea
• A soup and salad combo for each person
• 12 assorted tea sandwiches
• 2 sugar scones
• 2 desserts

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Being the lead singer of a famous band requires nerves of steel, a surplus of swagger, and the patience to endure Cleveland's rambling, uncomfortably personal answer to "How you doin' tonight, Cleveland?" Catch master showmen in their element with this GrouponLive deal.

The Deal

• MixTape Festival with Train and New Kids on the Block
• When: Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, at 5 p.m.
• Where: Hersheypark Stadium
• Seating: sections F, G, 1, or 32
• Doors open: 3:30 p.m.
• Ticket values include all fees.
• Click here to view the seating chart.
• Click here to view the full lineup.

Ticket Options

• $20 for a one-day G-Pass to MixTape Festival for Friday, July 26, featuring Train, OneRepublic, The Script, Rev Run and DJ Ruckus, Gavin DeGraw, Hanson & Serena Ryder (up to a $48.55 value)
• $20 for a one-day G-Pass to MixTape Festival for Saturday, July 27, featuring New Kids on the Block, Jonas Brothers, TLC, Boyz II Men, Emblem 3 & MKTO (up to a $48.55 value)
• $30 for a two-day G-Pass to MixTape Festival, good for admittance on both days, must present G-Pass for admittance on both days (up to a $65.90 value)

How G-Pass Works: Your G-Pass will be ready to print 48 hours after the deal ends. Print the G-Pass and use it to enter the venue directly; you won't need to redeem at will call. Due to security restrictions, G-Passes cannot be redeemed through the Groupon mobile app.

MixTape Festival

• Who you know at the MixTape Festival: Train, OneRepublic, Hanson, Gavin DeGraw, and more on Friday, and New Kids on the Block, Jonas Brothers, Boyz II Men, a reunited TLC, and more on Saturday
• Current state of NKOTB: all five original members, outfitted with airtight choreography and a new album, 10
• If the number of albums sold by Boyz II Men were a country's population, it would be larger than Italy but smaller than the U.K.
• Number of Hansons in Hanson: three (Isaac, Taylor, and Zac)
• Number of Knights in New Kids on the Block: two (Jordan and Jonathan)
• Number of Jonas brothers in the Jonas Brothers: three
• Number of trains in Train: zero
• Suggested dinner pairing with "Soul Sister," the 2011 pinot noir created by Train's Save Me, San Francisco Wine Co.: grilled chicken or Italian food

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