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Science is more than just a class you had to take in high school; it’s also what the people who taught those classes do in their free time. Enrich yourself with this Groupon.

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$49 for a one-year membership package for two ($90 value)

• One year of admission to permanent exhibits and labs for two adults or one adult and one guest
• Two vouchers for Empirical Theater or tours of Blueback Submarine
• Discount on special exhibits, attractions and parking
• Discount on food and Science Store merchandise
• Discount on camps and classes

$59 for a one-year family membership package ($105 value)

• One year of admission to permanent exhibits and labs for two adults and up to four children
• Discount on special exhibits, attractions and parking
• Discount on food and Science Store merchandise
• Discount on camps and classes

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Hotel at a Glance: Boardwalk Cottages

Boardwalk Cottages combines the homey amenities of a bed and breakfast with the privacy of a vacation home. The renovated cottages—which date back to the 1940s—are a quick walk away from the Long Beach boardwalk and sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean.

• Cottage amenities: Full, partial, or mini-kitchen, gas or electric fireplace, outdoor covered deck, and WiFi. Each cottage is slightly different, but you can see an example here.
• Ride your bike along the 8.2-mile Discovery Trail, which winds throughout the Long Beach Peninsula, going past ocean dunes en route to North Head Light House.
• Relax under the stars in the outdoor hot tub.
• Wake up: to fresh baked breakfast scones or muffins; coffee is available in your room from the local Long Beach coffee roasters.

Long Beach, Washington: Clams, Kites, and Cranberries on the Pacific Coast

About 115 miles northwest of Portland, 28 miles of uninterrupted shoreline stretches across the Long Beach Peninsula. Crowds flock to the area all year round—even in the winter months, when average temperatures are in the 50s. The main draw during that part of the year is clamming. On certain government-approved dates, you can take to the sands to dig for fresh razor clams, which locals enjoy battered and fried in butter.

Come spring, warmer weather brings out swarms of colorful kites. Kite flying is something of an obsession in Long Beach. The town is home to the annual Washington State International Kite Festival, as well as the World Kite Museum, the only museum in America dedicated to the art, history, and science of kite making. Another local obsession is cranberries—their bright-red bogs line the coast from Oregon to British Columbia. At the Pacific Coast Cranberry Museum in Long Beach, you can learn about the history of cranberry farming, arrange a bog tour, and enjoy a cup of tart cranberry tea.

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• $40 for one G-Pass to see Mötley Crüe – The Final Tour with special guest Alice Cooper (up to $70.80 value)
• When: Tuesday, December 15, at 7 p.m.
• Where: Moda Center
• Seating: 300-level sides
• Door time: 6 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees
• 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.

Mötley Crüe – The Final Tour

• Number of albums sold over their three decade career: over 100 million
• The classic lineup: vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx, and drummer Tommy Lee
• What kind of show you can expect: an innovative live production with all of their chart-topping hits. Nikki Sixx explains, “When it comes to putting together a new show we always push the envelope and that’s part of Mötley Crüe’s legacy.”
• Mötley Crüe songs that will live on centuries after the band is gone: “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Shout at the Devil,” “Kickstart My Heart”

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• Presale: One G-Pass to an International Champions Cup match 
• Teams: Club America vs. Manchester United
• When: Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m.
• Where: CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA
• Click here to view the seating chart.
• Note: Although the tickets themselves are not discounted, this offer does give fans the chance to bypass the rush for tickets and enjoy the tournament from seats that have been set aside for Groupon subscribers.

Seating Options

• $34 for one seat in sections 300–301, 317–319, 325–327, or 343–344
• $54 for one seat in sections 146–147, 149–150, 302–305, 313–316, 328–331, or 339–342
• $84 for one seat in sections 100–102, 116–118, 126–128, 142–144

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

Though the tickets themselves are not discounted, this presale offers Groupon customers the chance to avoid the rush for tickets.

International Champions Cup

In an effort to crank up the competition of the European club preseason tour, the International Champions Cup kicked off in 2013 as an eight-team competition spread across six U.S. cities. The tournament doubled in size in 2014, highlighted by a record-breaking match between Real Madrid and Manchester United that drew more than 109,000 fans to the University of Michigan’s “Big House.”

Like a bubble borne from a million pieces of gum, the ICC will expand across the globe this summer with editions in China and Australia. On North American soil, the tournament will unfold in 11 cities at esteemed venues, including a stop at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. There, Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, and the rest of Manchester United’s star-filled roster will clash with Club America during the third of the ICC’s 17 total matches. With 35 titles spread across nearly a century’s worth of history, Club America enters this match as arguably the greatest team in the history of Mexican soccer.

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The Deal

• $50 for a $50 Landry’s restaurant eGift card and one 8”x10” custom canvas from Picture It On Canvas ($101 value)

Give Mom an unforgettable experience this Mother’s Day by treating her to dinner at one of Landry’s restaurants and giving the gift of a lasting memory with a custom photo canvas from Picture it on Canvas.

Landry’s gift card is valid at any Landry’s, Inc. restaurant, which includes Morton’s the Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick’s, Claim Jumper, Chart House, Landry’s Seafood, Saltgrass Steak House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and Rainforest Cafe. See a full list of Landry’s locations.

Customized photo canvasses make for memorable Mother’s Day gifts. Using the website’s simple interface, visitors upload the pictures of their choice and can adjust the placement before sending them off for printing. Once finished, the canvases are stretched and wrapped across .75” thin bars, allowing the works to be hung without the need for a frame or dried macaroni border.

Landry’s, Inc.

Landry’s, Inc. operates more than 30 restaurant brands with only two main goals: good food and good memories. Thankfully, each of their venues has a signature element that’s hard to forget, whether the Oceanaire’s fresh seafood—flown in daily—or Rainforest Cafe’s animatronic wildlife that’s almost as realistic as the Amazon’s wind-up monkeys. Steak and seafood spots feature prominently on the list of Landry’s locations, including Morton’s The Steakhouse, Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks. But there are standouts in other genres, too, such as the Italian trattoria known as Grotto.

Picture It On Canvas

Picture It On Canvas has been turning photos into handcrafted works of art since 2007 from their headquarters in San Diego, California. The company takes customer-uploaded photographs and prints them on archival-quality material such as canvas, metal, and hand-chiseled slate, forging a durable keepsake for customers to hang on their walls or dangle from the grills of their automobiles. Buyers can also blend several images into a collage or divide one photograph into four color schemes with a kaleidoscopic piece of pop art.

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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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The Deal

• $25 for a 16”x20” custom canvas print ($129 value)

$9.95 shipping fee is not included.

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Mattress technology has evolved over the years, moving from cloth stuffed with goose feathers to memory foam stuffed with the softest pages of old history books. Repose on a personalized pallet with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options

• $299 for $1,150 toward twin or twin XL memory-foam mattresses
• $379 for $1,200 toward full memory-foam mattresses
• $399 for $1,300 toward queen memory-foam mattresses
• $499 for $2,000 toward king or california king memory-foam mattresses

Shipping is included, and each mattress features a 20-year limited warranty. For mattresses priced less than the value of the Groupon voucher, customers may purchase multiple mattresses of the same model.

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• $39 for a 2.5-hour sunset paddle with wine tasting for one ($65 value)
• $78 for a 2.5-hour sunset paddle with wine tasting for two ($130 value)
• $156 for a 2.5-hour sunset paddle with wine tasting for four ($260 value)

During the 2 to 2.5-hour sunset paddle, kayakers disembark at sunset and navigate their way through the canals and around the islands of Silver Lake, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the shores. After their trip, groups head up to Mt. St. Helens Cellars for a tour of the winery and a complimentary wine sampling that takes place at 8 p.m. Bring your own lunch or dinner to enjoy.

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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. Michael Cornell, who has performed over 19,000 procedures.

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Lodge-Style Condos amid Deschutes National Forest

Some of the best views of the smoky blue peaks and volcanic formations in the Cascade Range can be found along Oregon’s Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, including the still active Newberry Volcano located at its southern end. Follow the byway east to enjoy equally stunning scenery at Seventh Mountain Resort, which overlooks groves of douglas firs and ponderosa pines in the midst of the Deschutes National Forest.

The forest is more than a scenic backdrop—its rocky ridges and rivers form a playground for year-round adventures. In warmer weather, you can bike through Bend, named America’s Top Mountain Biking Town by Mountain Bike Action magazine. Anglers wade through the Deschutes River for trout and steelhead, and there are several golf courses nearby with gorgeous mountain backdrops. After a full day on the mountain, soak in one of the property’s two heated outdoor pools or three hot tubs. You’ll also be able to whip up dinner at home, as there’s a kitchen in each one-bedroom condo.

Bend, Oregon: Skiing and Hiking Adventures in the Cascade Range

Although the Pacific Northwest is associated with gray skies, Bend, Oregon, is blessed with about 300 days of sunshine per year, thanks to a warm, dry climate and high-desert terrain. And yet, in spite of the sun, Mount Bachelor accumulates more than 370 inches of snow annually, making Bend ideal for skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Once the snow thaws, there are plenty of warm-weather activities at the mountain, including mountain biking and hiking. You could also head over to nearby Smith Rock State Park, where day hikes reveal golden eagles, mule deer, and river otters.

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• $39 for choice of one facial with foot soak add-on ($85 value)
• $115 for choice of three facials, each with foot soak add-on ($255 value)

Clients may choose between the signature facial, chocolate facial, or dermaplane facial. Each session also include a foot soak, where clients can rest their feet in warm water infused with aromatherapy oils before an invigorating sugar scrub and a hydrating lotion are applied.

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Inn Overlooking Bay and Astoria–Megler Bridge

The town of Astoria, Oregon, is set on a peninsula that juts into the mouth of the Columbia River. In the late 1800s, this was one of the busiest ports on the Pacific coast. Today the river still bustles with fishing ships, sailboats, and private yachts. At the Astoria Riverwalk Inn, you’ll have a front-row view of the bay, as each guest room has a balcony that overlooks the marina and its passing vessels. You can also see the town’s iconic landmark, the Astoria–Megler Bridge, which runs for 4 miles along the horizon and connects Oregon to Washington State. For more water views, take a ride on the Astoria Riverfront Trolley, which runs for 3 miles along the Columbia River.

With this Getaway, you’ll get passes to the town’s Heritage Museum as well as the Flavel House, an 1885 Queen Anne–style Victorian home. The mansion has been returned to its original splendor, with period furnishings and a restored three-story octagonal tower. You’ll also get passes to the Oregon Film Museum. Its exhibits chronicle the blockbuster movies filmed in the area, including The Goonies and Kindergarten Cop.

Astoria, Oregon: Frontier Port with Scenic Hikes and Naval Museums

Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Oregon, the town of Astoria juts into the mouth of the Columbia River, the body of water that separates Oregon and Washington. Astoria has a storied past as one of the oldest US settlements west of the Rockies. The town is named after John Jacob Astor, the entrepreneur who founded the Pacific Fur Company and established Fort Astoria in 1811. A few years earlier, in 1805, Lewis and Clark spent a winter camped out at Fort Clatsop; today, a replica fort commemorates the expedition with a visitor’s center and ranger-led programs. Fort Clatsop is also the trailhead for the popular Fort to Sea Trail, a 3-mile hike that wends through forests and across beach dunes en route to the Pacific Ocean.

The area’s rich nautical history is documented through interactive exhibits at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Here, you’ll find artifacts such as a US Coast Guard surf rescue vessel, a historic sword and scabbard recovered from a shipwreck, and a 17th-century chunk of beeswax. A few miles west in Fort Stevens State Park, you can view remnants of the Peter Iredale shipwreck, an English vessel that ran aground in 1906 while the captain was texting and steering.

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• $69 for a 30-minute intro FlyBoard flight for one ($129 value)
• $135 for an 30-minute intro FlyBoard flight for two ($258 value)

During intro flights, riders discover the thrills of the FlyBoard, a wakeboard/jetpack hybrid that sends them flying through the air thanks to the power of twin water jets. After 10 minutes of training from a seasoned instructor, riders have 20 minutes to master controls as they soar, dive, and dip through the air and even under the water.

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The Deal

• $10 for $18 worth of American cuisine, valid 3 p.m.-close

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• $20 for Full Rack of Firewood (alder, maple or fir) ($40 value)

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Yoga awakens the body and spirit, allowing yogis to forecast weather, traffic patterns, and unwinning lottery numbers, such as “four” and “peanut.” Tune and tone your body with this Groupon.

The Deal

• $9.99 for one yoga hike (up to $20 value)

Locations may vary from week to week. Check website for more information.

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The Deal

• $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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• $19 for an Animal Psychology certification course ($415.99 value)

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• $99 for Eyelash Extensions with 1 Fill

A Chat with Ruby Room Spa

What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
Ruby Room Spa is a fun and quirky place to get your spa services. Staff is friendly and makes you feel like we’ve been friends forever and we strive to build those relationships every day, not to mention we are conveniently located in downtown Vancouver!

What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
I’m very social, I love networking and getting people together, so this is a great business for me and when I saw the location I knew it was perfect!

What do you love most about your job?
I love the bonding aspect of the job. Its great to see people relax and unwind even for a moment. I myself very much appreciate that and love to be a part of that for others.

What is the best reaction you’ve ever gotten from a customer?
Oh how do you pick just one…. I just love to seeing my clients keep coming back makes me feel I’ve done my part.

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• $139 for Up to 1,000 sq ft of steam carpet cleaning to be applied anywhere across home ($450 value)
• $199 for Up to 1,500 sq ft of steam carpet cleaning to be applied anywhere across home ($675 value)

Carpet Cleaning: Putting the Heat on Dirt

As techs re-fluff your carpets and your vacuum weeps in envy, learn how they work their magic with Groupon’s guide to steam cleaning.

Although steam can be an effective cleaning tool, when pros talk about steam-cleaning a carpet, they’re usually talking about a process technically known as hot-water extraction. That’s because steam—which occurs when water reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit under normal conditions—is simply too powerful for many residential jobs, posing a risk of damage or shrinkage to some kinds of carpet fibers. Fortunately, water usually only needs to be heated to around 140 degrees to kill most of the microorganisms that can live in a carpet and cause odors. A skilled technician will know what range of temperatures is ideal for any given fiber. 

Whether it’s a rolling model or a massive van-mounted machine, a carpet cleaner has three important elements: a heating device, water jets, and vacuum suction. As the water is heated, it will sometimes be mixed with detergent, but one of the benefits of steam cleaning is the fact that soap isn’t necessarily a must—pressurized jets can reach deep into fibers to get at grime. A vacuum hose then pulls most of the liquid back into the machine, though some dampness will linger in the carpet. Generally, after about three or four hours a carpet will be ready for you to walk on and set all your little army guys back in position.

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The Deal

• One ticket to Discover the Dinosaurs
• When: Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17
• Where: Portland Expo Center
• General admission
• Door time: 9 a.m. on May 16; 10 a.m. on May 17
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Ticketing Options

• $19 for single-day adult admission with a $5 voucher for the gift shop (up to $26 value)
• $24 for single-day child admission, plus five tickets for either the mining or panning activity (up to $36 value)

Child admission includes access to the exhibit, Dino Dig, Dino Den, Dino Theater, Dino coloring station, scavenger hunt, unlimited rides, mini golf, and inflatables. Socks are required for the inflatables.

Adult admission is valid for ages 13 and older. Child admission is valid for ages 2–12. Those younger than 2 are admitted for free.

Discover the Dinosaurs

The spinosaurus is at your beck and call. It stands amid the exotic foliage of its era, its sharp-toothed jaws set in an almost docile expression—but at the press of a button, it might gnash those teeth, swish its tail, or give a mighty roar.

Up to 40 giant dinosaurs lurk throughout each Discover the Dinosaurs exhibit. Many of them have an animatronic skeleton and warm mechanical heart beneath their piercing talons, striped plates, and crepe-like swaths of realistically painted skin. Those that don’t move are still plenty convincing, thanks to museum-quality construction and sets filled with roiling fog and dynamic light and sound effects.

Some of the dinos are even arranged to let visitors tempt fate by sticking a hand into their mouths or patting their mighty flanks. And kids can actually climb atop a couple of the beasts, with triceratops and T. rex rides among a midway’s worth of supporting attractions.

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The Deal

• $12.50 for one G-Pass to a Portland Thunder game against the San Jose SaberCats ($30.75 value)
• When: Saturday, May 30, at 3 p.m.
• Where: Moda Center
• Seating: Midlevel endzone
• Door time: 2 p.m.
• Ticket values include all fees.
• 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.

The Scouting Report

The Thunder certainly lived up to their name during their first season in the Arena Football League, making quite a bit of noise as they advanced to the playoffs. Fueled by that taste of postseason play, the Thunder have rumbled ino their second season equipped with a passing attack that’s capable of scoring more points than an octopus playing Whack-A-Mole. Quarterback Kyle Rowley has already thrown 22 touchdowns in the team’s first five games, but he’ll have to stay hot for his team to beat San Jose on May 30. That’s because the SaberCats have yet to lose a game this season, and as the AFL rumbles into May, they’re tied for the best record at 5–0.

Portland Thunder

During their inaugural season in 2014, the Portland Thunder made history in more ways than one. Most notably, they advanced to the playoffs—a feat the city’s former arena team, the Forest Dragons, failed to accomplish during their three-season stint from 1997-1999. Beyond that feat, though, the Thunder also established a loyal and passionate fan base. That was especially apparent on July 26, 2014, when 12,848 fans packed into the Moda Center to watch the Thunder’s final regular-season game and became the largest crowd in Portland’s Arena Football League history. The team’s early success is doubly sweet because its roster is packed with local standouts, who are much easier to cheer for than a squad of outsourced tackling dummies.

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Peaceful Inn Two Blocks from the Ocean

Located just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Inn at Seaside puts guests within a short walk of the area’s best recreational activities. Head west to the beachfront, where bikers cruise the promenade, or walk three blocks south to a candy shop selling the area’s famed saltwater taffy. Nearby, kayakers paddle through Necanicum Estuary, keeping an eye out for local wildlife along the way. Also within walking distance: Seaside Aquarium, one of the oldest aquariums on the west coast. 

In addition to the inn’s convenient location, its 48 guest rooms and friendly staff—not to mention the complimentary cookies at check-in—helped it win a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Accommodations feel less like hotel rooms and more like extensions of a home. Should you want a peaceful night in, enjoy free popcorn and check out a free DVD from the inn’s collection of more than 700 movie titles, or relax in the heated indoor pool. 

In the morning, you can take advantage of a complimentary continental breakfast with waffles, muffins, cereal, and fruit.

Seaside, Oregon: Coastal Beauty Surrounding a Family-Friendly Town

Located along Oregon’s Pacific coast, about 80 miles northwest of Portland, the resort town of Seaside has attracted beachcombers since the late 19th century. More recently, the coastal village has become a family destination marked by historical buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and plenty of kid-friendly activities, including mini golf, bumper cars, and arcades.

A 1.5-mile oceanfront promenade—known locally as the Prom—stretches along the beach, its boardwalk speckled with shops and restaurants near grass-covered dunes. Along the Prom, you’ll find a bronze statue of Lewis and Clark that faces the ocean at the historic Seaside Turnaround—the spot where the explorers are thought to have ended their epic westward trek. The Seaside Aquarium is also located along the promenade. Pop in to visit its aquatic residents, including a giant Pacific octopus, tropical fish, and several crowd-pleasing harbor seals.

For spectacular ocean views, journey a few miles south of town to the rainforest-covered Tillamook Head, a promontory point that towers 1,000 feet above the craggy coastline. Open year-round, a moderate, 3.6-mile roundtrip hike leads to the summit.

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Ocean-View Hotel with Easy Beach Access

Over the years, beachcombers have uncovered a dazzling array of agates buried in the sand along the Oregon coast. These shiny gemstones, admired for their brilliant colors and unique concentric bands, have been used in jewelry and decorative art since ancient times. The Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn overlooks one of the world’s finest spots for hunting these crystallized treasures—a stretch of sand where hundreds of agates are unearthed every year.

The family-friendly hotel offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, which is put on display both in guest rooms and at several onsite eateries. The Starfish Grill serves fresh seafood, such as dungeness-crab omelets and wild chinook salmon, in front of a wall of windows framing the ever-churning sea. At Rookies Sports Bar, views of the Pacific vie for attention with flat-screen TVs, lottery games, and a pool table. With this Getaway, you’ll get a $10 dining credit that you can use at either venue.

Upstairs, ocean-view rooms overlook Agate Beach and the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a 93-foot tower built in 1873. The hillside-view rooms have small balconies for looking out on the surrounding hills.

Newport, Oregon: Coastal Town near Pacific Beaches and Bountiful Sea Life

Located on the coast of central Oregon, the small fishing town of Newport is lined with basalt rock cliffs, long sandy beaches, and tide pools. Out-of-towners flock to the shoreline year-round in search of agates, fossilized shells, and abandoned sandcastle furniture. Migrating whales lumber past offshore, and colonies of sea lions and seals occupy rocky outcroppings.

Throughout the day, fishing boats bring their catches to the docks at Bay Boulevard marina in downtown Newport, which is located 2.5 miles from the hotel. The waterfront village is home to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, whose residents include crowd-pleasing puffins and a 60-pound octopus. Permanent exhibits include Passages of the Deep, a series of tanks linked by an underwater tunnel affording 360-degree views of sharks and wolf eels.

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The Deal

• One G-Pass to see Barry Manilow with special guest Dave Koz
• When: Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Moda Center
• Door time: 6:30 p.m.
• Full offer value includes ticketing fees

Seating Options

• $25 for sections 301–303, 316–321, and 331–334 (up to $49.50 value)
• $45 for sections 201–203, 214–222, and 225–230 (up to $93.75 value)
• $65 for sections 113–122 (up to $114.25 value)
• $80 for floor (up to $147 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.

Barry Manilow

• Who is Barry Manilow?: the showman of our generation
• How long has he been performing?: long enough to sell 80 million albums
• His achievements include: 10 gold and 12 multiplatinum records
• His most recent Grammy Nomination: 2014’s Night Songs
• Songs he wrote: “Copacabana (At The Copa),” “Daybreak,” “I Made It Through the Rain”
• Guest stars posthumously appearing on his latest, My Dream Duets: Whitney Houston, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe
• What this tour marks: Barry’s last tour, which is why it’s subtitled “One Last Time”
• What Barry says about the tour: “We’re having a great time putting the show together. We hope to take everyone on an emotional roller coaster. I can’t wait to see everyone dancing in the aisles.”
• And: “[This tour is] my way of thanking everyone for their years of support…one last time.”

Dave Koz

• Who is Dave Koz?: one of the most revered stars of the smooth-jazz genre, and a king of the pop saxophone
• Where you first became keen to his funky tones: when he toured in the late ’80s with Richard Marx or blew his horn on The Arsenio Hall Show
• Decades later: he’s a platinum-selling adult-contemporary star with nine Grammy nominations, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his own radio program, and a government-issued “License to Solo”
• Other artists who’ve enlisted his talents: Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, U2, Rod Stewart, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Wonder
• What he brings to the show: his gracious, and often show-stopping, alto-saxing

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