Hotel at a Glance: Jolly Roger Motel

The beaches and boardwalks of the Jersey Shore are right within reach when you stay at the Jolly Roger Motel, located on a barrier island of Wildwood. Take in the scenery from a private balcony, or head out on foot to discover the carnival firsthand.

• Across from the beach: Wildwood Crest’s huge, free beaches are a quick walk from the motel.
• Take a dip in the oversize heated outdoor pool. There’s also a kiddie pool for the little ones.
• Have a cookout on one of the several gas grills on the premises; the efficiency rooms feature kitchenettes, too.
• Play ball: The property features tennis courts, a bocce-ball court, and shuffleboard.

The Wildwoods, New Jersey: Classic Boardwalk Fun and Doo-Wop-Era History

Less than an hour south of Atlantic City, you’ll find the Wildwoods, a cluster of towns set on a barrier island just off New Jersey’s southernmost point. Though the area is more subdued than Atlantic City, families will still find a dizzying assortment of carnival rides, malt shops, and arcade games along the Wildwoods Boardwalk.

During the 1950s and ’60s, the area became a hot spot for up-and-coming rock and doo-wop singers, including Chubby Checker, Bill Haley, and Bobby Rydell, who immortalized the city’s carefree spirit in the tune “Wildwood Days.” You can learn more about the era at the Doo Wop Experience and Neon Sign Garden, which pays homage to mid-20th-century music, decor, and advertising.

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• One G-Pass to see Incubus & Deftones 2015 Tour with Special Guests Death From Above 1979 and The Bots
• When: Saturday, August 8, at 6:15 p.m.
• Where: Susquehanna Bank Center
• Door time: 5:30 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

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• $20 for early-discount general-admission lawn (up to $35.25 value). [Limited tickets available at this special price]
• $25 for general-admission lawn (up to $35.25 value)
• Click here to view the seating chart

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Incubus & Deftones 2015 Tour with Special Guests Death From Above 1979 and The Bots

• The Incubus legacy: across 20 hard-rocking, genre-bending years, the band has landed four #1 hits on the Billboard Alternative charts (including “Drive” and “Love Hurts”) and six studio albums that went Gold, Platinum, and multi-Platinum
• The Deftones legacy: seven critically acclaimed albums, 10 million records sold, and a distinct type of hard rock that “thrives on conflict and chaos,” according to The New York Times
• Trust Fall (Side A): the latest EP of new music from Incubus that guitarist Mike Einziger says is “pretty indicative of where we are now. This is what the band sounds like in 2015.”
• Koi No Yokan: Deftones’ latest release, which incorporated elements of shoegaze and psychedlia, and was hailed as one of the top albums of 2012 by both Spin and Revolver
• Rolling Stone’s take on dance-punk duo Death from Above 1979: “Returning a decade later, they’re still crushing violent, angular riffs, but they’re also writing catchier songs. A throwback to a throwback that’s better the second time around.”
• Rolling Stone’s take on garage punkers, The Bots: they named the duo “Most Likely to Succeed in 2014” after their head-turning set at Coachella

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• $18 for a one day Fun with Food for Kids class
• $22 for a one day Yoga and Drawing class
• $12 for a one day tie die workshop for adults and kids
• $79 for choice of one class

A Chat with Manayunk Roxborough Art Center

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
The Manayunk Art Center is more than just a classroom; it is a place for innovation. We provide affordable art classes for adults and children in mediums such as clay, watercolor, and oil paint. Just added this year; we offer glass blowing in conjunction with The Crefeld School.

Do you provide any materials? What should your students expect to bring?
Most classes do not require outside materials from the student. For the yoga and drawing class, bring a mat, water bottle, and your mantra. If you are coming to tie-dye, feel free to bring any extra white or light-colored clothes you may want to dye. MRAC will provide plain t-shirts.

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
Our mission is to help develop an appreciation and education of the fine arts, literary expression and related cultural endeavors to all ages. We are devoted to fostering the arts in both the local and regional communities.

What do you love most about your job?
Art is the gift that keeps on giving; it gives peace of mind to its creator, it can be given as a gift at christmas or birthdays, it can even give insight to future generations about the past. I love teaching skills necessary for this gift to others, sharing my own happiness with Philadelphia.

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$119 for a Bliss Spa package ($234.90 value)

• One-hour facial 
• Hot-oil scalp treatment
• One-hour signature massage
• Polynesian foot soak

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$34 for Race Roll Woof race entry for one dog and owner ($50 value)

• Owners get a custom race t-shirt
• Dogs receive a custom bandana
• Includes wag bag with additional treats
• One free parking pass

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• $18 for two margherita or romano pizzas and choice of caesar salad or regular salad ($31 value)
• $12 for one margherita or romano pizza and choice of caesar salad or regular salad ($19 value)
• See the menu.

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• $75 for admission for two on Friday, July 24, from 7 p.m.–10 p.m. ($150 value)
• $75 for admission for two on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ($150 value)
• $75 for admission for two on Saturday, July 25, from 3 p.m.–6 p.m. ($150 value)
• $75 for admission for two on Saturday, July 25, from 7 p.m.–10 p.m. ($150 value)

The festival will be held at The Claridge Hotel. Admission includes all food, wine, and spirits tastings; select events may require an additional ticket purchase.

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• $35 for admission for one ($69 value)

Admission is valid for one visit during the first 35 days of operation, May 2 through June 21, 2015. Operating hours and days vary, check the schedule before arrival. Free admission for children 23 months and younger.

Celebrating 35 Years Of Furry Fun

To celebrate its 35th year, the nation’s only theme park based entirely on Sesame Street is pulling out all the stops. All season long, visitors can join the party by hopping onto whirling rides, zooming down splashy water slides, and enjoying toe-tapping shows featuring characters from the beloved children’s series.

The entire park will be decked out for the occasion—featuring a huge inflatable birthday cake, giant candles all the way down Sesame Street and new character photo spots around the park. Even the Sesame Street topiaries will be outfitted in their birthday best. Elsewhere, the daily parade becomes the Neighborhood Birthday Party Parade, complete with colorful balloons, sparkly cupcakes, and a brand-new birthday song. The jubilee also features three show-stopping performances about letters, numbers, and friendship, mixed in with a set of classic and contemporary Sesame Street tunes.

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• $300 for a $600 Groupon toward a Custom LASIK vision-correction procedure
• $600 for a $1,200 Groupon toward a Custom LASIK vision-correction procedure

LasikPlus has some of the most experienced LASIK specialists in the nation, including Dr.Chirag Shah, who has performed over 33,000 procedures.

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$99 for one Cisco networking package ($4,443.60 value)

• Includes the following 9 Cisco courses:
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  • Cisco CCNA
  • Cisco Route 642-902 (CCNP)
  • Cisco Switch 642-813 (CCNP)
  • Cisco Troubleshoot 642-832 (CCNP)
  • Cisco CCNA Security
  • Cisco CCNA Voice
  • Cisco CCDA 640-864
  • Cisco CCNA Wireless
• Provides a comprehensive introduction to computer networking and security
• Topics include troubleshooting, implementing Cisco IP routing, handling security threats, and voice certification
• Package provides 12 months of access to downloads, templates, quizzes, and practice tests to improve IT knowledge

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• $36 for a custom 50”x60” fleece collage blanket ($109.99 value)
• $40 for a custom 50”x60” velveteen collage blanket ($129.99 value)
• $49.99 for a custom 60”x80” fleece collage blanket ($149.99 value)

Users first select a collage shape for their blanket, be it a simple rectangle, a teddy bear for a series of baby pictures, or a tree for an Arbor Day enthusiast. Once photos are uploaded to the easily navigated site, the images are printed on fleece or velveteen. The personalized piece can withstand regular machine washings, and it arrives ready for any and all blanket duties.

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• $9 for one personalized softcover children’s book ($24.99 value)
• $14 for one personalized hardcover children’s book ($39.99 value)

The book is personalized with a child’s name, allowing them to have a starring role in the story.

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Atlantic City Resort with Contemporary Games and Margaritaville

Towering above the Atlantic Ocean and Atlantic City’s famed boardwalk, Resorts Casino Hotel dazzles visitors looking to enjoy fine dining and world-class entertainment](http://bit.ly/1bRoiqw). The resort complex includes the Margaritaville Casino, where bartenders serve island-inspired cocktails. The property holds the distinction of being Atlantic City’s first casino hotel and the country’s first legal casino outside of Las Vegas.

With this Getaway, you’ll get daily spa access for two, as well as a daily $20 credit to use at select onsite dining venues. At Capriccio, for instance, you can enjoy elegant Italian food amid Old-World lanterns and white columns. Visit Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville entertainment complex (not included with dining credit) to enjoy several restaurants, themed gaming areas, bars, and retail shops. Stylish guest rooms come with free WiFi and are split between the Rendezvous Tower and Ocean Tower, which overlooks the Atlantic.

Atlantic City, New Jersey: Casinos and Carnival Rides Lining Historical Beachside Boardwalk

No trip to Atlantic City is complete without a stroll along its signature boardwalk, which stretches for 6 miles along New Jersey’s eastern coast. Originally built in 1870 to keep sand out of hotel lobbies, the boardwalk grew in popularity as a place where you could drink and gamble during Prohibition without much trouble from the police, as depicted in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. The boardwalk is still popular for its casinos, but it’s family-friendly, too; visitors are just as inclined to sit at the beach or stop at one of the many carnival rides.

On the boardwalk, it’s worth it to check out the Absecon Lighthouse, which is more than 150 years old. It’s possible to climb its 228 steps to the top, which features sweeping views of the city skyline and the sea. Down at the base, you’ll find a replica of the original light keeper’s lonely cloister and the collection of sock puppets he created to keep him company.

Proving further that Atlantic City isn’t all nightclubs, boardwalk, and casinos is Gardner’s Basin, a maritime village along the bay. Here, a community of artisans uses seashells and driftwood to hand-make items such as wind chimes and picture frames. However, the Basin’s biggest claim to fame is the 25,000-gallon Atlantic City Aquarium swimming with turtles and rays.

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• $39 for one adult ticket and one child ticket for a Mother’s Day train ride ($52 value)

The train departs from the station at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. on May 9th or 10th.

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Hotel at a Glance: Star Inn

You can’t miss the Star Inn: it’s painted a bright yellow with white balconies, standing out in Cape May’s historic district. The Star Inn is one block from the Atlantic shoreline and within walking distance of the unique shops and restaurants that make Cape May such a pleasant family resort destination.

• Town-view rooms are modeled in the style of the seashore with bright colors, nautical accents and artwork, and period furnishings.
• Efficiency suites are family-friendly, with balconies or private backyards with porch swings, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and WiFi.
• Enjoy farm-to-table food at the award-winning Blue Pig Tavern, located across the street at the Star Inn’s sister property. Ingredients such as herbs and eggs are sourced from the tavern’s very own farm, located 2 miles away.

Cape May, New Jersey: Seaside Resort Town with Victorian Architecture

Long billed as America’s oldest seaside resort, Cape May sits at New Jersey’s southernmost tip. The setting is so idyllic that Travel Channel named the town’s coastline 1 of the top 10 beaches in the country. Aside from beachcombing, popular pastimes here include fishing, whale watching, and bird watching. In fact, the New York Times called Cape May “one of North America’s hottest birding spots.” You might see bald eagles, herons, and woodcocks. In the spring, keep your eyes peeled for the latter’s intricate mating dance.

After a fire ravaged most of Cape May in 1878, residents rebuilt in the contemporary style of the time, and dozens of their stately Victorian homes remain standing today. Consequently, the Cape May Historic District has earned the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark. Horses and carriages tour the colorful, cottage-lined streets, which have been deemed off-limits to chain stores in order to preserve the classic small-town atmosphere.  Along Delaware Bay stands the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Those who climb the tower’s 199 stairs are rewarded at the top with an unbeatable view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Hotel at a Glance: Middlebury Inn

The Middlebury Inn has been treating guests to traditional New England hospitality since 1827. The original front desk, high ceilings, and wide hallways—so built to accommodate hoop skirts—still outfit the property, which is furnished with period furniture throughout. You can enjoy an old-fashioned tea service each afternoon in Morgan’s Tavern with complimentary tea, lemonade, cookies, and scones.

• Farm-to-table cuisine: In the regal Morgan’s Tavern, have a drink in a sumptuous leather club chair or dig into dishes such as locally sourced pork loin stuffed with apricot, sage, and chèvre. The menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.
• Optional dining package: Wake up with an included breakfast; entrees may include scrambled eggs, housemade granola, and waffles with real maple syrup. You’ll also have a $10 dining credit to spend at Morgan’s Tavern.
• In-room amenities include cotton robes, Gilchrist & Soames bath products, bathtubs, and flat-screen HDTVs with cable.
• Treat yourself to a massage, body wrap, or paraffin manicure at the onsite spa.
• Enjoy a warm afternoon watching small-town life go by from the inn’s spacious porch.
• Take a hike on the Emily Proctor Trail in the Breadloaf Wilderness Basin.

Middlebury, Vermont: Morgan Horses and Historical Mills in the Foothills of the Green Mountains

Middlebury is nestled in the foothills of northeastern Vermont’s Green Mountains. The rolling hillsides are dotted with picture-perfect New England scenes—farms, white churches, and quaint cottages that predate the American Revolution. It’s this pastoral charm that helped earn Middlebury a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.

In the heart of downtown, an old mill-turned-art gallery sits alongside Otter Creek on Main Street. Not far off, the creek spills into Middlebury Falls—you can get some great snapshots of it from the top of the Main Street bridge. Visit the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History to look at early town documents as well as historical furniture and clothing. Among equestrians, Middlebury is well known for producing morgan horses, a compact yet elegant breed that was one of the first developed in the United States. Stop by Middlebury’s National Museum of the Morgan Horse to learn more.

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• $529 for a 4-hour photo booth rental any day of the week ($1,200 value)
• $329 for a 2-hour photo booth rental any day Monday–Thursday ($699 value)

Both packages includes set-up and breakdown, an onsite attendant, color or black-and-white prints for everyone in the booth, and a personal logo or text banner.

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• $30 for one ticket to Ben Folds with yMusic (up to $58.50 value)
• When: Wednesday, May 13, at 8 p.m.
• Where: Temple Performing Arts Center
• Seating: balcony or orchestra
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• Click here to view the seating chart

Ben Folds with yMusic

• Ben Folds solo: a piano rocker who lends his earnest tenor, crystal-clear diction, and witty yet introspective narratives to singles such as “Still Fighting It,” “Gracie,” and “You Don’t Know Me”
• Ben Folds Five: the trio that’s been introducing Ben to new fans for nearly a (non-consecutive) decade, through singles such as “Brick” and “Do It Anyway”
• Ben Folds with yMusic: an already accomplished musician gets his songs expanded by a six-piece classical ensemble
• What else their team-up has yielded: a collaborative album titled So There
• Why their collaboration shouldn’t be a surprise: yMusic has worked with many rock musicians in the past, including Dirty Projectors, Beck, and My Brightest Diamond
• What to expect live: new original compositions from So There, as well as lushly orchestrated re-workings of Ben Folds and BF5 songs

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• $14 for a $25 play card

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• $39 for a one-month unlimited membership for one ($129 value)
• $59 for a one-month unlimited membership for two ($258 value)
• See the class schedule.

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Losing excess weight makes everyday tasks easier, such as climbing up stairs or chasing after dogs you'd like to own. Pursue good health with this Groupon.

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• $199 for four i-Lipo sculpting treatments with a B12 shot ($800 value)
• $399 for eight i-Lipo sculpting treatments with a B12 shot ($1,600 value)

Noninvasive i-Lipo treatments target fat deposits on body areas. During the procedure, a licensed professional treats these problem areas with an i-Lipo laser, which works by opening fat cells to drain their contents. All of this is performed without any incisions and relies on the body’s natural metabolic pathways to process the contents of the fat cells.

Eight sessions may be needed for patients to see optimal results.

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• $36 for two adult one-day tickets on July 24, 25, or 26 (Up to $70 value)
• $59 for four tickets: two one-day children’s tickets and two one-day adult tickets on July 24, 25, or 26 (Up to $100 value)

Admission also includes lawn seating for the evening featured concert on the day you attend the festival. Children are considered ages 4-12; ages 3 and under are free.

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The first go-kart-racing track was a circle because it was designed to teach children how centripetal force feels without rolling them down hills in tires. Learn circularly with this Groupon.

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• $55 or two unlimited ride bracelets plus two go-kart rides (up to a$88 value)

• $110 for four unlimited ride bracelets plus four go-kart rides (up to a $176 value)

• Park is not fully operational until June 7
• Bumper cars are limited to three rides per person with unlimited bracelet

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• $17for $30worth of Japanese and Korean cuisine for two
• $30for $60worth of Japanese and Korean cuisine for four
• See the full menu

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• $39 for two gel manicures ($75 value)
• $69 for four gel manicures ($140 value)

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• $19 for an online screenwriting course ($299 value)

• Screenwriting workshop shows how to plan, write, polish, and market your idea to get it onto the big screen
• 51 online videos cover more than 7 hours of material
• Taught by screenwriter Dani Alcorn

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Playtime helps kids develop real-world skills, such as sharing and being able to distinguish which portions of the floor are made of lava. Let the good times flow with this Groupon.

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• $15 for open-bounce outing for two children ($31 value)
• $29 for open-bounce outing for four children ($62 value)

Each outing includes the following:

• One open-bounce session
• One hot dog or pretzel
• One small drink

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• $499 for two weeks of summer camp ($838 value)
• $999 for four weeks of summer camp ($1,676 value)
• $1,499 for six weeks of summer camp ($2,514 value)

Summer day camp at a 55-acre facility includes weekly trips or special events, in addition to activities such as swimming lessons, soccer, basketball, and nature studies. Door-to-door transportation is included.

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• $15 for two tickets to A Tribute Night of Bruce Springsteen (up to $37.83 value)
• When: Thursday, June 4, at 8:30 p.m
• Where: Coda
• General admission
• Door time: 8 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees.

B Street Band

• May, 1980: when the B Street Band formed
• Which makes them: one of the longest-running tribute acts on the planet
• Gigs they play per year: roughly 200, meaning they never get to feel the joy of knowing their mailman’s first name, but they’ve polished their act to a glisten
• The secret to their success: singer Glenn Stuart shares Springsteen’s rugged handsomeness, rugged voice, and rugged Telecaster; the rest of the B Streeters nail Little Stevie’s microphone double-dates, Clarence Clemon’s sax solos, and Max Weinberg’s composed drum-bashings
• What the B Street has done that the C and D Street bands can only dream of: they’ve actually opened for The Boss himself on several occasions
• What you’ll hear: Springsteen’s greatest hits played with accuracy and athleticism, and perhaps some ditties from Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, or John Mellencamp
• Special guest: former E-Street drummer Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, who banged the skins on the first two Springsteen albums

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• $11 for one ticket to Jus Laughs & Lyrics (up to $21.40 value)
• When: Friday, June 12, at 8 p.m.
• Where: Prince Music Theater
• Seating: general admission
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Jus Laughs & Lyrics

• The Bands: M Prynt | Good Girl
• The Comedians: Topp Flight | TuRae
• Hosted By: Jermaine Jones | Ken Jones

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Sprawling Resort in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Lancaster Host Resort sits on 225 acres in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, a scenic farmland region known for its Amish culture. Some of the area’s best attractions are located within walking distance of the resort, including the Amish Farm and House, which features an authentic one-room schoolhouse and an 1803 stone bank barn. The nearby American Music Theatre hosts touring Broadway musicals, rock concerts, and holiday shows. The resort is also just across the street from Dutch Wonderland, a popular family theme park that dates back to 1963.

Lancaster Host Resort’s beautifully landscaped grounds include a 1.9-mile walking trail and a championship golf course that’s open seasonally. Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, and Jack Nicklaus have all played on the course. Many guest rooms offer views of the resort’s pastoral surroundings, and all feature TVs and free WiFi.

The resort has a handful of restaurants that serve classic regional cuisine; your $25 resort credit is valid at any of the onsite restaurants and bars, as well as the golf pro shop. At Vistas, a casual eatery with views of the golf course, you can enjoy a breakfast spread that includes scrambled eggs, sausage, and home fries. Next door, Legends American Grill offers hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood specialties ranging from caramelized sea scallops to pan-seared salmon. The resort is also home to Stitches Comedy Club. Past performers have included Drew Carey, Lewis Black, and Darrell Hammond.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: Crossroads of Amish Culture and German Heritage

Lancaster County sits in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. A number of Amish families—many of them descendants of the German immigrants who settled in the region in the 18th and 19th centuries—still farm the land here, living and working by the same timeless principles and unadorned methods they’ve been using for generations. On a drive through the area, you’ll see covered bridges spanning the Conestoga River and probably share the road with a horse-drawn buggy or two. At stops such as Kitchen Kettle Village, you can watch experts canning jellies, jams, and relishes and sample homemade baked goods.

To tour the countryside in style, take a ride aboard a coal-burning steam locomotive on the Strasburg Rail Road. As the train chugs past farmers tending fields and cattle grazing on hay and strudel, parlor-car attendants serve cocktails and snacks to passengers in the dining car or in first class. Across the street from the station in Strasburg, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania chronicles the history of the track via rotating exhibits and more than 100 locomotives and railcars.

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• One ticket to see Nils Lofgren, Disney’s Choo-Choo Soul, or The Weight
• Where: Levoy Theatre
• Door time: 30 minutes before showtime
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Ticketing Options

• $15 to see Nils Lofgren on Friday, May 8, at 8 p.m., with seating in orchestra rows W–AA or balcony rows LL–MM (up to $30 value)
• $11 to see Disney’s Choo-Choo Soul on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m. or 4 p.m., with seating in orchestra rows W–AA or balcony rows LL–MM (up to $18 value)
• $15 to see The Weight on Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m., with seating in orchestra rows A–V or balcony rows AA–KK (up to $33 value)
• Click here to view the seating chart

Nils Lofgren

• Where you’ve seen Nils: touring with Bruce Springsteen since 1984 as a member of the E Street Band, with which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014
• Other famous bandmates and collaborators throughout his nearly 50-year career: Lou Reed, Ringo Starr, Crazy Horse, and Neil Young, the last of which he first played alongside when he was just 18
• His sound: rootsy heartland rock laced with blues
• His instruments: multiple, including the guitar, banjo, harp, keyboards, and vocal cords
• As a solo artist: he’s released 24 albums, including live sets, compilations, and soundtracks
• Hits that peppered prog-rock radio: “Back It Up” and “Keith Don’t Go”

Disney’s Choo-Choo Soul

• Your conductor: Genevieve Goings, the rapping, singing star also heard on the Disney Junior theme song
• Your engineer: DC, who fuels the music with live beat-boxing and fuels the party with slick breakdancing moves
• What they perform: kid-friendly hip-hop on such topics as the ABCs, counting to 10, remembering your telephone number, and how much fun it is to jump
• Classic songs they cover: “Bear Necessities,” “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,” “Under the Sea”

The Weight

• Who they are: a tribute to the band The Band
• What sets them apart from other tribute bands: this band features members of The Band
• Where you’ve seen Jim Weider: he played lead guitar in The Band from 1985 to 2000
• Where you’ve seen four out of five of The Weight’s members: pulling double-duty in Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band
• Where they got their name: from The Band’s megahit, which you’ll most likely hear along with tracks such as “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” and more

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AAA Four Diamond Waterfront Resort with Lively Casino

Formerly the Trump Marina, Golden Nugget Hotel was transformed into a luxury waterfront resort by the famous Golden Nugget chain from Las Vegas. Following a $150 million renovation that added a spa as well as a rooftop pool, the hotel opened in April of 2012 and quickly earned AAA’s prestigious Four Diamond status. You can see the results of the makeover in the casino, where crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, flat-screen TVs line the walls, and nearly 1,500 slot machines cover the floor. Gamers can test their luck at table-game classics such as roulette and blackjack, and a separate poker room hosts multiple tournaments with low buy-ins daily.

Outside of the casino, H2O Pool and Bar is the resort’s other main attraction. Said to be as large as a football field, the outdoor pool deck has built-in seating and an intimate lounge area with a fire pit. Views overlook Frank S. Farley State Marina. The pool and hot tubs stay open year-round, and drinks are served at the poolside bar. On weekends you can enjoy a cocktail inside one of two interior lounges or at Live Bar, which hosts live bands and DJs.

Golden Nugget Hotel has a variety of restaurants, including the waterfront Chart House, which specializes in fresh seafood. An all-you-can-eat buffet is open for lunch and dinner. The onsite spa has a gym, steam room, hot tub, and relaxation area; this getaway comes with two daily access passes.

Atlantic City, New Jersey: Casinos and Carnival Rides Lining Historical Beachside Boardwalk

No trip to Atlantic City is complete without a stroll along its signature boardwalk, which stretches for 6 miles along New Jersey’s eastern coast. Originally built in 1870 to keep sand out of hotel lobbies, the boardwalk grew in popularity as a place where you could drink and gamble during Prohibition without much trouble from the police, as depicted in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. The boardwalk is still popular for its casinos, but it’s family-friendly, too; visitors are just as inclined to sit at the beach or stop at one of the many carnival rides.

On the boardwalk, it’s worth it to check out the Absecon Lighthouse, which is more than 150 years old. It’s possible to climb its 228 steps to the top, which features sweeping views of the city skyline and the sea. Down at the base, you’ll find a replica of the original light keeper’s lonely cloister and the collection of sock puppets he created to keep him company.

Proving further that Atlantic City isn’t all nightclubs, boardwalk, and casinos is Gardner’s Basin, a maritime village along the bay. Here, a community of artisans uses seashells and driftwood to hand-make items such as wind chimes and picture frames. However, the Basin’s biggest claim to fame is the 25,000-gallon Atlantic City Aquarium swimming with turtles and rays.

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Hotel at a Glance: Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza Hotel

Walk out the door of this award-winning hotel and you’ll find yourself a few steps from Ocean City’s boardwalk, where kids and adults alike can enjoy double-scoop ice-cream cones and vie for stuffed animals on flashy carnival games. Enjoy antiquing, dining and shopping in nearby Berlin, Maryland, named “America’s Coolest Small Town” in 2014.

• Recent recognition: TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2014
• New digs: The hotel renovated all its guest rooms in 2014.
• Take a dip in the indoor pool or lounge in the hot tub.
• Dine by the sea at the oceanfront restaurant.
• Ocean breezes and sunlight are right outside the front door.
• Rent a bike onsite and cruise down the boardwalk.

Ocean City, Maryland: Family-Friendly Boardwalk next to the Atlantic

Along Ocean City’s century-old boardwalk, you can savor wild-caught blue crab, play old-fashioned arcade games, and watch candy makers spin colorful saltwater taffy. The lively boardwalk, which stretches for three miles along Maryland’s eastern shore, helped earn Ocean City a spot on USA Today’s list of the “10 great places to have some fun on a boardwalk.”

Assateague Island National Seashore—a 37-mile stretch of salt marshes running from Ocean City down to Virginia—offers a peaceful reprieve from the boardwalk’s constant activity. The island’s famous wild horses gallop on the shores, and you can can climb up a vintage, candy-striped lighthouse, or hike the seaside forests to spot birds, including great horned owls, ruby-crowned kinglets, and great blue herons.

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Hotel at a Glance: StarLux Boutique Hotel

Located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, the StarLux Boutique Hotel is a stylishly retro property with mid-century modern furnishings, lava lamps, and colorful accents in guest rooms as well as common areas. You can even stay in a vintage Airstream trailer equipped with a small patio. With the beach, boardwalk, and kid-friendly carnival amusements at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks (open seasonally) all within walking distance, there’s no shortage of all-American entertainment options nearby.

• Entertainment amenities: free WiFi and access to a DVD library
• Bike the boardwalk with complimentary beach cruisers.
• Aquatic offerings: seasonal outdoor pool and year-round hot tub
• Hit the beach: It’s just steps from the hotel.
• Carnival excitement: Morey’s Piers was dubbed “the real star of the Wildwood Boardwalk” by USA Today.

The Wildwoods, New Jersey: Classic Boardwalk Fun and Doo-Wop-Era History

Less than an hour south of Atlantic City, you’ll find the Wildwoods, a cluster of towns set on a barrier island just off New Jersey’s southernmost point. Though the area is more subdued than Atlantic City, families will still find a dizzying assortment of carnival rides, malt shops, and arcade games along the Wildwoods Boardwalk.

During the 1950s and ’60s, the area became a hot spot for up-and-coming rock and doo-wop singers, including Chubby Checker, Bill Haley, and Bobby Rydell, who immortalized the city’s carefree spirit in the tune “Wildwood Days.” You can learn more about the era at the Doo Wop Experience and Neon Sign Garden, which pays homage to mid-20th-century music, decor, and advertising.

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The Deal

• $49 for one G-Pass to see Ministry (up to $70 value)
• When: Wednesday, May 13, at 9 p.m.
• Where: Theatre of Living Arts
• General admission standing
• Door time: 8 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• Click here to view the venue layout

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Ministry

• What Ministry preaches: the gospel of aggressive industrial metal, with hints of punk rock and dance
• At the pulpit: frontman Al Jourgensen
• Where you’ve seen his sermons: on MTV in the ’90s, where Ministry arguably introduced industrial to a mainstream audience; performing in the first-ever Lollapalooza; in a scene of Steven Spielberg’s A.I.
• The band’s first massive hit: “Jesus Built My Hotrod,” the manic single from their breakthrough record, Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs
• Other sonic scriptures you’ll hear live: “N.W.O.,” “Just One Fix,” and several tracks from their latest album, From Beer to Eternity

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The Deal

• $15 for one G-Pass to see Steel Panther – All You Can Eat Tour (up to $33 value)
• When: Wednesday, May 13, at 8 p.m.
• Where: Sands Bethlehem Event Center
• General admission standing
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• Click to view the venue layout

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Steel Panther

• Their gimmick: dressing in leather and playing their own tongue-in-cheek brand of ’80s-era hair metal
• How they do it: with blazing guitar solos, sly winks, and shameless obscenity
• Hits: “Community Property” and “Death to All But Metal”
• What The Baltimore Sun praised: their “professionalism and penchant for crotch jokes”
• What else: even as a parody band, they “stand as a better tribute to the ‘80s than many of the current bands from the big-hair era.”
• Their latest album of raunchy lampoons: All You Can Eat, which features song titles not suitable for innocent eyes

Like a Storm

• Who they are: a straight-shooting, headbanging, hard-rock band with a New Zealand slant
• That slant: mixing their thundering guitars, bass, and drums with the sounds of the didgeridoo, djembe, and other instruments of their homeland
• Monumental fact about the band: it’s the highest-charting New Zealand hard-rock act in the history of the US Active Rock Charts, and the only New Zealand act to hit any US chart without a record label
• Their breakthrough single: “Love the Way You Hate Me”
• Where you’ve seen them live: opening for rock and metal icons such as Korn, Puddle of Mudd, Creed, Staind, and Shinedown

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The Deal

• $25 for one G-Pass to see O.A.R. (up to $35.25 value)
• When: Friday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
• General-admission standing
• Door time: 5:30 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

O.A.R.

• O.A.R. is an acronym for: Of a Revolution
• O.A.R. has a similar sound to: Grateful Dead, Phish, Dave Matthews Band
• What’s that sound?: funky, jammy, reggae-rock, saxophony
• What to expect at O.A.R.’s show: hits such as “Heaven,” moments of freewheeling improvisation, saxophone solos
• Thing that O.A.R. did that you probably never will: sold out Madison Square Garden
• Movie that featured O.A.R.’s “Love is Worth the Fall”: Twilight
• Second best thing to seeing O.A.R. live: listening to their latest live album, Live on Red Rocks
• What’s new: The Rockville LP, which dropped in 2014

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The Deal

• One G-Pass to see Phil Vassar
• When: Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m.
• Where: Mark G. Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal
• Door time: 7 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Seating Options

• $10 for seating in elevated sections N, P, M, or R, row L (up to $17.10 value)
• $17 for seating in elevated sections R, S, or P, row F, or sections N or M, row H (up to $28.35 value)
• $17 for seating in main floor section 101, rows 14 or 16, or section 105, rows 15 or 17 (up to $28.35 value)
• $23 for seating in main floor sections 102 or 104, row 21, or section 103, row 24 (up to $38 value)
• Click here to view the seating chart

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Phil Vassar

• His Sound: home-grown American country, full of fiddle, slide guitar, tinkling piano, and deep-throated vocals
• For Fans Of: Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina, Collin Raye, and Alan Jackson (Vassar co-wrote songs for each)
• Where to Begin: Vassar’s two Billboard-topping hits, “Just Another Day in Paradise” (from his 2000 self-titled debut) and “In a Real Love” (from 2004’s Shaken Not Stirred)

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Vegas-Style Hotel with Saloon and Seven Restaurants

At Valley Forge Casino Resort’s onsite saloon, you’ll find a bucking mechanical bull and bar-goers in cowboy boots strutting their way through line dances beneath colored lights. But this isn’t the Wild West. Instead, the resort sits about 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia and just a short drive from Valley Forge National Historical Park. The hotel’s complimentary shuttle will take you to the King of Prussia Mall, one of the country’s largest shopping centers.

Inside the hotel, a casino brims with 600 slot machines and 50 tables for blackjack, craps, and roulette. You’ll stay in a casino-tower room, close to the action. Seven onsite restaurants cater to different cravings: there’s casual sushi at Asianoodle, and Pacific Prime has an upscale atmosphere, serving dishes such as maine lobster and filet mignon.

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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania: Revolutionary History at Every Turn

Colonial and revolutionary history surround King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. George Washington led troops to battle in nearby Germantown, and Valley Forge National Historical Park houses the general’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 stroll cobblestone streets dotted with shops and restaurants.

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With their distinctive, red, white, and blue candy-striped uniforms, the Harlem Globetrotters are instantly recognizable on most courts and maddeningly difficult to guard during pickup games in barber-pole factories. Witness basketball at its most colorful with this GrouponLive deal.

The Deal

• One G-Pass to a Harlem Globetrotters game, or one G-Pass plus a Magic Pass to pregame festivities
• Where: Wildwood Convention Center
• Door time: 5 p.m. for ticket holders with Magic Pass, 6 p.m. for those with game tickets only
• Ticket values include all fees.
• Click here to view the seating chart.

Ticket Options:

• $33 for one G-Pass for seating in rows B–E of section D1–3 ($55.75 value)
• $44 for one G-Pass and one Magic Pass for seating in rows B–E of section D1–3 ($73.75 value)
• $45 for one G-Pass for seating in rows C–D of section 1–12, or for rows 1–4 of section A2–3, B1–3, F1–3, or G1–2 ($75.15 value)
• $56 for one G-Pass and one Magic Pass for seating in rows C–D of section 1–12, or for rows 1–4 of section A2–3, B1–3, F1–3, or G1–2 ($93.15 value)

For each of the above options, choose from the following games:

• On Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
• On Thursday, July 30, at 7 p.m.
• On Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m.
• On Saturday, August 1, at 7 p.m.

Magic Passes grant access to a special exhibition of tricks and hands-on basketball fun with the players from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; pass holders also get the chance to meet the Globetrotters and their mascot, Globie.

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. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.

Harlem Globetrotters

Since forming in the 1920s, the Harlem Globetrotters have continued to entertain millions of parents, children, and general basketball admirers with a trademark blend of athletic precision and razzle-dazzle showmanship. For the team’s 2015 tour, a rotating roster of Globetrotter favorites—including three female players—takes to the hardwood each game. Spectators might spot veteran guard TNT sharing a behind-the-back pass with dunker Thunder, who also holds the world record for longest basketball shot at 109 feet and 9 inches. The Globetrotters might also present a study in contrasts with 5-foot-2 Too Tall and 7-foot-4 Stretch, the team’s tallest member.

This season, the team faces off against its classic nemesis, the Washington Generals, whose head coach was also a member of the last Generals team to have beat the Globetrotters—more than 40 years ago. Each game gives the Globetrotters’ jovial jocks a chance to extend their decades-long dominance as youngsters laugh along and witness classic routines of unconventional passing and sudden transmutations of water into confetti. Over the years, similar antics have followed the Globetrotters around the world, including to 122 countries and territories and all six continents on which basketballs grow naturally. The Globetrotters’ extensive travels haven’t gone unnoticed: they’re one of the few teams to earn a spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as ambassadors of the sport.

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“Flight Time” Lang of the Harlem Globetrotters Talks Trick Shots, Slam Dunks, and Special Moves

The basketball whiz and "Amazing Race" star runs down the Globetrotters' top stunts.

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Property at a Glance: The Beach Shack

To reach Cape May’s beaches from The Beach Shack, simply walk across the street. To while away the day on the soft sands, reserve one of the hotel’s cabanas for a half or full day. Or consider setting aside some time to enjoy the onsite amenities. Go for a swim in the outdoor pool, sunbathe on the second-floor pool deck, and pull up a chair around the outdoor fire pit at the iconic Rusty Nail, a surfer beach bar known locally as “The Nail.”

• Bright colors and beach decor characterize the guest rooms, which feature flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes.
• Recent renovations have spruced up all bathrooms and carpeting.
• Feast on buckets of shrimp and clams, oysters on the half-shell, and fish tacos at The Rusty Nail. You can also order food and drinks from the Rusty Nail and have them delivered right to your beach chair.
• Play outside: Borrow a clamshell-pitching set from the hotel to play on the beach.
• Rent a bike from the Congress Hall Bike Shop to explore the seaside town. The shop carries single, tandem, and surrey bicycles.

Cape May, New Jersey: Seaside Resort Town with Victorian Architecture

Long billed as America’s oldest seaside resort, Cape May sits at New Jersey’s southernmost tip. The setting is so idyllic that Travel Channel named the town’s coastline 1 of the top 10 beaches in the country. Aside from beachcombing, popular pastimes here include fishing, whale watching, and bird watching. In fact, the New York Times called Cape May “one of North America’s hottest birding spots.” You might see bald eagles, herons, and woodcocks. In the spring, keep your eyes peeled for the latter’s intricate mating dance.

After a fire ravaged most of Cape May in 1878, residents rebuilt in the contemporary style of the time, and dozens of their stately Victorian homes remain standing today. Consequently, the Cape May Historic District has earned the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark. Horses and carriages tour the colorful, cottage-lined streets, which have been deemed off-limits to chain stores in order to preserve the classic small-town atmosphere.  Along Delaware Bay stands the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Those who climb the tower’s 199 stairs are rewarded at the top with an unbeatable view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Charming Bed and Breakfast Steps from the Atlantic City Boardwalk

After The Carisbrooke Inn innkeeper John Battista traveled around Europe extensively, he returned with an appreciation for European hospitality and applied it to his own bed and breakfast, located just blocks from the Atlantic City boardwalk. Guests will notice the staff’s friendliness and attention to detail the moment they walk through the door, where a staffer waits to greet them and tow their bags upstairs. In the evening, there’s more hospitality on the ocean-view deck—you might try John’s special wine blend, fresh bruschetta, and focaccia, made from an old family recipe.

From the outside, it’s easy to see the inn’s American foursquare-style architecture, typical of the building’s early 20th-century roots. But inside, Victorian touches and a warm color palette bring to mind a cottage in the French countryside. Each of the guest rooms is individually styled with antique furnishings and vintage pieces, but also features a flat-screen TV and complimentary WiFi.

In the morning, the inn hosts a made-to-order breakfast in its sunlit parlor. The meal features a hot entree made from scratch, which may include pancakes with fruit, french toast, or an omelette. It also includes seasonal fruit and housemade pastries. With this Getaway, you’ll also receive a bottle of wine.

Ventnor City, New Jersey: Historical Seaside Hamlet near Atlantic City Casinos

Less than 2 miles from downtown Atlantic City’s casinos and clubs lies its more subdued neighbor, Ventnor City. It’s a small, old-fashioned beach community with quaint shops and restaurants, a welcome complement to Atlantic City’s frenetic atmosphere.

The town is the perfect launch pad for trips to the beach’s signature boardwalk, which stretches for 6 miles along New Jersey’s eastern coast. Originally built in 1870 to keep sand out of hotel lobbies, the boardwalk grew in popularity as a place where you could drink and gamble during Prohibition without much trouble from the police, as depicted in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. The boardwalk is still popular for its casinos, but it’s family-friendly, too; visitors are just as inclined to sit at the beach or stop at one of the many carnival rides.

Proving further that Atlantic City isn’t all nightclubs, boardwalk, and casinos is Gardner’s Basin, a maritime village along the bay. Here, a community of artisans uses seashells and driftwood to hand make items such as wind chimes and picture frames. However, the Basin’s biggest claim to fame is the 25,000-gallon Atlantic City Aquarium, which is swimming with turtles and rays.

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Hotel at a Glance: Port Royal Hotel

The 38-block-long Wildwoods Boardwalk is lined with amusement-park rides, restaurants, arcades, and specialty shops. Just a few steps away, the Port Royal Hotel offers nautical-themed lodgings as well as a pool and game room.

• Beach day: Play on the sandy shores directly in front of the hotel.
• Grab a bite at the onsite oceanfront restaurant.
• Go for a swim in the heated outdoor pool or let the little ones splash in the kiddie pool.
• In-room amenities: All guest rooms come with private balconies. Ocean-view king rooms and deluxe double-queen rooms also feature refrigerators, and each efficiency apartment is outfitted with a separate bedroom, kitchenette, and living area.

The Wildwoods, New Jersey: Classic Boardwalk Fun and Doo-Wop-Era History

Less than an hour south of Atlantic City, you’ll find the Wildwoods, a cluster of towns set on a barrier island just off New Jersey’s southernmost point. Though the area is more subdued than Atlantic City, families will still find a dizzying assortment of carnival rides, malt shops, and arcade games along the Wildwoods Boardwalk.

During the 1950s and ’60s, the area became a hot spot for up-and-coming rock and doo-wop singers, including Chubby Checker, Bill Haley, and Bobby Rydell, who immortalized the city’s carefree spirit in the tune “Wildwood Days.” You can learn more about the era at the Doo Wop Experience and Neon Sign Garden, which pays homage to mid-20th-century music, decor, and advertising.

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Hotel at a Glance: The Golden Inn Hotel

The Golden Inn Hotel sits on the sands of the Jersey Shore in Avalon, near some of the area’s top attractions. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s the Cape May County Zoo, a faithfully restored 19th-century farm at the Historic Cold Spring Village, or the lively downtown area, which is lined with clothing boutiques, surf shops, and funky beach bars. There are dining and recreation options at the hotel, too, including a waterfront restaurant and tour services.

• Seafood is on the menu at Seaglass Restaurant, where you can try pan-seared scallops, littleneck clams, and grilled mahi-mahi.
• Hit the beach: It’s just steps from the inn.
• Private balconies can be found in every room, along with new flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and pillow-top beds.
• The nearby Wetlands Institute features exhibits on local marine life and activities such as kayaking, dune walks, and bird watching.

Cape May, New Jersey: Seaside Resort Town with Victorian Architecture

Long billed as America’s oldest seaside resort, Cape May sits at New Jersey’s southernmost tip. The setting is so idyllic that Travel Channel named the town’s coastline 1 of the top 10 beaches in the country. Aside from beachcombing, popular pastimes here include fishing, whale watching, and bird watching. In fact, the New York Times called Cape May “one of North America’s hottest birding spots.” You might see bald eagles, herons, and woodcocks. In the spring, keep your eyes peeled for the latter’s intricate mating dance.

After a fire ravaged most of Cape May in 1878, residents rebuilt in the contemporary style of the time, and dozens of their stately Victorian homes remain standing today. Consequently, the Cape May Historic District has earned the distinction of being a National Historic Landmark. Horses and carriages tour the colorful, cottage-lined streets, which have been deemed off-limits to chain stores in order to preserve the classic small-town atmosphere.  Along Delaware Bay stands the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Those who climb the tower’s 199 stairs are rewarded at the top with an unbeatable view of the Atlantic Ocean.

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