Things to Do in Bridgeton
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Philadelphia Center for Architecture
- Center City East
Guides relay expertise as up to 25 guests stroll past notable architecture dating back to 1870
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
- Washington Square West
Colorful tiles stretch across 3,000 sq. ft. work of mosaicked art that includes indoor and outdoor spaces with whimsical accents
Pump It Up Newport
- Newport
Play sessions grant tykes free rein of cushy slides and bounce houses in a clean, climate-controlled environment
Beckett Golf Club
- Woolwich
Rolling, tree-lined fairways and occasional water hazards characterize a course complex composed of three 9-hole layouts
Brunswick Bowling
- Multiple Locations
Long-time bowling-industry leader opens its oiled lanes for pin-punishment sessions including cosmic bowling
South Street Magic
- Center City East
Magic shop and theater presents local illusionists and mentalists for child-friendly and adult-oriented performances multiple times a week
Cardinal Hollow Winery
- North Wales
During a two-hour class, students explore the grounds and history of wine before sampling a selection of the winery's 25 varietals
Philadelphia Rock Gyms
- Multiple Locations
First-time climbers learn basic techniques and rope-safety procedures then practice on more than 3,000 sq. ft. of climbing surfaces
BAM Social Sports
- Multiple Locations
Recreational leagues unite athletes aged 21 and older for competition and post-game happy hours
Philadelphia Trolley Works
- Center City East
For 24 hours, passengers hop on and off a tour bus at 21 historic stops including the zoo and the steps from Rocky
NAT Promotions 2012
- Center City East
Erin Foley brings TV- and club-sharpened skills to the stage, demonstrating an acerbic wit shown on Comedy Central and Conan
Jungle Wonder
- Limerick
Families play rounds of mini golf on a jungle-themed course glowing under black lights as kids cavort on a playground covered in foliage
Champions Martial Arts and Kickboxing Academy
- Washington
Cardio kickboxing and Zumba combine calorie burning with fast-paced fun, while muay thai classes focus on striking combat techniques
Pinot Boutique
- Old City
Classes cover topics such as pairing wines with holiday meals and the favorite beverages of the Founding Fathers; credit for merchandise
Taste Philadelphia
- Multiple Locations
Sand Castle Winery's vintages are paired with cheese and light fare during 90-minute classes that also teach etiquette and hosting tips
Doylestown Rock Gym Doylestown
- Buckingham
Climbers hoist themselves up 12,000 sq. ft. climbing surface and spend unlimited time on boulders
Glencairn Museum
- Bryn Athyn
Medieval-style castle houses religious art dating back to ancient Egypt, as well as creations from as recent as the 20th century
Philadelphia Urban Adventures
- Center City East
Info-rich guides whisk guests through Historic District and Old City neighborhood, where they’ll see Independence Hall & Liberty Bell
Let's Dance Ballroom
- Little Silver
Award-winning instructors guide students through partnership ballroom and Latin-dance styles during private lessons
Monster Mini Golf Feasterville
- Feasterville
Balls ricochet around 18 black-lit indoor holes decorated with eerie, luminous murals, large monsters, animated props, and music
Outdoor Bound
- Philadelphia
Horseback riding, hiking, whitewater rafting, and kayaking fill spring and summer days
Hot Sand
- Asbury Park
Blow a large, clear glass bubble or press a hand or foot into a medium box of sand into which artisans pour glass to create a 3-D work
Grape Beginnings
- Eatontown
During winemaking sessions, students observe the process, ask questions, and taste each elixir before filling bottles to take home
Grim Philly
- Center City East
A university professor guides tours past a variety of historical and haunted sites such as Surgeon's Hall and Dock Creek
Markie's Mini-Golf
- East Pikeland
Waterfall flows into streams winding through new greens that span 26,000 sq. ft. of hole designs near snack bar with hand-dipped ice cream
Wedgwood Country Club
- Washington
A challenging 7,100-yard course connects bent-grass fairways and greens across an open front nine and a narrower, tree-lined back nine
The Constitutional Walking Tour
- Center City East
Guides lead you through Independence Mall, stopping at more than 20 sites tied to the political figures and events that shaped early America
Monster Mini Golf Marlboro
- Marlboro
Balls ricochet around 18 black-lit indoor holes decorated with eerie, luminous murals, large monsters, animated props, and music
White Oaks Country Club
- Franklin
18-hole golf course lined by fairway bunkers and forests of imposing oak trees
Chew Philly Food Tours
- Manayunk
Groups taste cheesesteaks, tomato pie & other Philly specialties at six family-owned establishments & guides offer historical facts
The Ben Franklin Yacht
- Northern Liberties - Fishtown
Modern, three-deck yacht hosts narrated tours of Philadelphia harbor, departing each Sunday at 1 p.m., from April 7 through September 29
Jollys Dueling Piano Bar
- Avenue of the Arts South
Jovial pianists tickle keys in their best impressions of shouted customer requests as servers deliver burgers, pizzas & savory appetizers
African American Museum in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia
Exhibits featuring African Americans throughout city's history with art, documents & artifacts from black diaspora
Yogi Power Yoga
- Washington
Heated studio fosters detoxification and flexibility as yogi guides pupils through medley of salubrious poses and meditative breathing
Woodmere Art Museum
- Chestnut Hill
Victorian stone mansion encompasses original tableaux from Edward Redfield, Walter E. Schofield, and Violet Oakley in expansive collection
Rebel Pilates
- Ramblewood
Exercise guru Raquel Gleason helps students discover the joy of fitness in reformer-based Pilates classes
Recommended Things to Do by Groupon Customers
With a fleet of two-wheeled cruisers, Shore Riders Bike Rentals equips beach-going guests to explore the boats, shops, and restaurants of Point Pleasant Beach. Its bikes idle, anxiously waiting to be ridden, in the parking lot of a local italian-ice shop and each cycle sports a delectable paint job that brings to mind scoops of strawberry, lime, and derailleur-flavored ice cream. Locks and helmets are included with each rental to ensure safety for both bike and rider.
The cello-shaped Verizon Hall serenades eyes with mahogany accents under the 150-foot barrel-vaulted glass ceiling of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. With seats for 2,500 audience members, the hall immerses both spectators and musicians in the clarity generated by its premium acoustics, which absorb vibrations from the subway tunnel below with 225 rubber isolation pads and allow for precise tuning with retractable curtains and sound-reflecting panels. Seasoned jazz artist Branford Marsalis confirmed Verizon Hall's sound acumen when he told NPR it is "the best concert hall on the East Coast."
More than 12,000 square feet of indoor rock-climbing surfaces greet climbers at Doylestown Rock Gym, where they can test their scaling acumen on a network of bulges, overhangs, chimneys, and cracks. As climbers scramble over the massive facility, an alert staffer remains ready to assist when needed and remind nervous beginners that there are no mountain lions around. The space presents suitable challenges for all skill levels and facilitates advancement in the sport through individual and group instruction by on-staff experts.
After practicing a new way to combine balls with baskets during the pro lacrosse clinic, both newbies and enthusiasts of the sport can kick back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the LXM Fan Experience. When the blades of grass settle, Wale will get them jumping again with tracks like his Billboard-charting singles "Pretty Girls," "Chillin," and more. By then, the crowd should be plenty amped for the main event—the LXM PRO Lacrosse Game. On the field, dozens of the sport's best players, including Kyle Harrison and Joe Walters, will split into two teams and go goal-for-goal and stick-for-stick as they play for sheer love of the game—inspiring the crowd's aspiring youth athletes with rocket-powered passes, last-second catches, and thrilling goals. There's no cap for today's Groupon, so feel free to bus in with a team or carpool in with a family.
There are many times when hilarity hides and withdraws, but with today’s side deal, it ensues. For $15, you get a ticket to the preview showing of The Foreigner on Tuesday, January 26, or Wednesday, January 27, at the Bristol Riverside Theatre (a $29 value for a regularly priced ticket; student tickets are $10 with a valid ID). Called “a hilarious farce, full of loopy jokes” by the New York Times, The Foreigner has also received glowing critical acclaim from the Village Voice, among others.
The 8th Annual Harvest Festival will showcase the 2010 vintage grapen goodness of eight distinct wineries along the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. With barbecues, hayrides, and free license to use words such as oaky, robust, and foozy, the festival is bound to please cork-poppers of all philosophies. Tickle ear hammers with live music on the 26th and 3rd at Black Walnut Winery or at Chaddsford Winery, which is also hosting a festival wine sale. The Kreutz Creek Vineyards are having their second-annual Grape Stomping Competition on the 25th and 2nd, and Stargazers Vineyard is holding a blending workshop (additional $5 fee).
