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Brasstown Valley Golf Course

Two or Four 18-Hole Rounds of Golf with Cart Rental at Brasstown Valley Golf Course (Up to 41%Off)

18-hole course extends more than 7,000 yd. from the back tees through mountainous terrain and wildlife preserves

Young Harris

$78 $46

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60-Minute Trail Ride for Two or Four at The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa (Up to 51% Off)

The Stables at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Young Harris

Mountain trail rides for beginner through advanced riders explore 5 miles of hardwood forests, open fields, and trout streams

$50 $25

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Primitive- or RV-Campsite Rental at Don Carter State Park (Up to 37% Off). Three Options Available.

Don Carter State Park

Gainesville

Located near the 38,000-acre Lake Lanier, guests camp out for two or three nights while enjoying the state park’s amenities

$40 $28

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Three-Lap Drive or Ride-Along in an Exotic Supercar on a Real Racetrack from Xtreme Xperience (Up to 54% Off)

Xtreme Xperience

Atlanta Motorsports Park

Drive exotic cars like a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Nissan, Audi, and more at high speeds on a professional racetrack

$279 $129

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$121 for a 20-Minute Helicopter Tour of Local Sights from Select Helicopters ($220 Value)

Select Helicopters

Gainesville

See downtown from a new angle or explore the region’s natural wonders with an experienced pilot

$220 $121

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Horseback Trail Experience for Two or Four with Picnic Lunch at Gold City Corral & Carriage Co (48% Off)

Gold City Corral & Carriage Co

Dahlonega

After guides teach riders basic horsemanship, they’ll lead scenic jaunts through forest trails and back roads

$270 $142

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30-Minute Flyboarding Session for One or Two at Mountain Wake (Up to 45% Off)

Mountain Wake

Hiawassee

While attached to a propulsion apparatus at the feet, participants fly high above the water before diving back into the surf

$110 $61

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Dragster Ride-Along or Drive from Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience (Up to 31% Off). Four Options Available.

Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience

Multiple Locations

Dragster creates g-force as drivers accelerate to speeds of 100+ mph during ride-alongs or self-piloted adventures

$169 $119

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Gun-Range Package for Two or Four at Cedar Creek Gun Range and Shop (Up to 46% Off)

Cedar Creek Gun Range and Shop

Greater Gainesville Area

Six 45-foot shooting lanes in a range with a HEPA air-filtration system and a closed-circuit TV system so spectators can watch

$46 $25

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Three, Six, or Nine Acting/Improv Group Classes at On Set Actors Studio (Up to 54% Off)

On Set Actors Studio

Gainesville

Celebrity coaches from popular television shows lead students in exercises to improve their acting skills and help them think on their feet

$90 $45

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Roller-Skating Session with Skate Rentals for Two or Four at Smoky Mountain Sk8way (Up to 50% Off)

Smoky Mountain Sk8way

Waynesville

Hardwood rolling rink provides a smooth surface for cruising with friends; other activities include a snack bar, arcade, and bounce houses

$20 $10

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Zipline Tour for One or Two at ZipNTime (Up to 37% Off)

ZipNTime

Helen

Up to 70 feet above the forest floor, zipliners soar between treetop platforms as certified guides recount the history of local moonshiners

$49 $31

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Adventure or Sky-Bridge Ziplining Tour for One, Two, Four, or Eight from North Georgia Canopy Tours (Half Off)

North Georgia Canopy Tours

Lula

Soar down up to 12 ziplines, traverse sky bridges, and hike along nature trails; each option includes a commemorative t-shirt

$109 $61

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$30 for $160 Worth of Martial Arts — Rock Solid Karate

Rock Solid Karate

Gainesville

Martial arts for children—aged 3.5 and older—and adults. One month of unlimited lessons and a uniform.

$160 $30

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Wine and Canvas Painting Session for Two, Three, or Four at Fancy Doodle Art & Wine House (Up to 48% Off

Fancy Doodle Art & Wine House

Helen

Paint along with the instructor as you create your own master work while sipping wine with friends

$89 $49

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One or Two Months of Group Instrumental or Voice Lessons at Passion Music Institute (Up to 54% Off)

Passion Music Institute

Gainesville

Learn how to sing or play instruments such as the piano or guitar in a school equipped with a student lounge and a performance hall

$70 $34

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Two-Hour BYOB Painting Class for One or Two at Masterpiece Mixers Paint & Party Studio (Up to 48% Off)

Masterpiece Mixers Paint and Party

Multiple Locations

Instructors teach basic painting techniques during a two-hour themed BYOB art workshop

$25 $13

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$50 for $100 Groupon — Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Gainesville

Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you

$100 $50

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Introductory CrossFit Program or 10 CrossFit Classes at Conflict CrossFit (Up to 69% Off)

Conflict CrossFit

Gainesville

On-ramp classes teach new students the techniques required for CrossFit, which uses a variety of high-intensity movements to burn calories

$100 $31

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$49 for Four Private Guitar Lessons with Free Lesson e-Book at American Guitar Academy ($129.95 Value)

American Guitar Academy

Multiple Locations

Under the tutelage of skilled instructors, prospective rock icons learn scales, chords, and soloing techniques during 30-minute lessons

$129.95 $49

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Etowah Valley Sporting Clays

The clay launches into a narrow pass of trees, which gives shooters only seconds to track it before the surrounding brush and slivers of sunlight obscure their aim. Located in the foothills of the Georgia Mountains, Etowah Valley Sporting Clays' forested shooting courses give sportsmen natural hunting scenarios to complement the simulated targets. Golf carts transport guests over graveled paths to shooting courses such as two six-station walking courses, two 13-station courses, and a five-stand course. All stations are set according to progressive difficulty to challenge all experience levels, and instructors help marksmen improve their technique while teaching them the difference between hunter's plaid and lumberjack plaid. For guests who want to test their skills in the field, the staff organizes outings such as the Clays and Feathers package, a full-day experience that includes a morning of clay shooting, lunch, and an afternoon of game-bird hunting with a guide and dog at Etowah Valley Game Preserve. Beyond the shooting courses, Etowah Valley Sporting Clays encompasses a 3-D archery course with targets such as turkey and wild boar. Built with rustic, knotty lumber and exposed ceiling joists, a 3,400-square-foot Amish-inspired clubhouse encourages guests to relax and gives them access to full kitchen and gas grill. For frequent visitors, the staff operates a membership program.

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619 Sporting Hill Dr.
Dawsonville,
GA
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Skywater Georgia Wine Hiking

At the summit of Mount Yonah, hikers bask in the dying sunlight and soak up views of verdant foothills that span the horizon. Before the sun dips below the peaks, they meander back down the craggy trail toward Habersham Vineyard, where they can toast to a wholesome day of hiking. This scenic hike is one of dozens of possible routes led by Georgia Wine Hiking’s knowledgeable guides. They draw upon their knowledge of the region to showcase the best trails and wineries during daylong tours. Based on each group’s fitness level, interest, and ability to tolerate photo-bombing sasquatches, guides can plan easy-going three-hour hikes around Stone Mountain, or embark instead on a 10-hour journey up the steep foothills of Standing Indian. Regardless of the tour route, guides take time to point out local flora and fauna, and energize groups’ with a light lunch.

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7025 South Main Street
Helen,
GA
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Country Land Golf Course

Supreme Golf makes maintaining an oft-pricey golf addiction a bit easier on the wallet by granting golfers discounts at golf courses and golf schools, as well as cutting the price of books, golf clubs, and nutritional supplements. Golfers can enjoy relaxing, discounted rounds at area courses in cities across the country including such area courses as Bear Creek Golf Club in Dallas, Gateway National Golf Links in St. Louis and St. Andrews Golf and Country Club in Atlanta, soaking in the sights and badgering local pros for analysis of the annual caddie draft.

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6560 Mayfield Drive
Cumming,
GA
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The Dive Shop On McEver

The Dive Shop On McEver Dive Center is Swim and Scuba Diving School is located on McEver Road between Mundy Mill and Browns Bridge Rd in Gainesville, GA. We offer all levels of scuba certification courses, from beginner scuba diver to professional dive instructor development as well as swim lessons from beginner to expert

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3560 McEver Road
Gainesville,
GA
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Boundary Waters Resort and Marina

We are a family-run resort and marina in the mountains of North Georgia on the beautiful Lake Chatuge. We offer lodging, boat rentals, boat sales and service, as well as a gift shop.

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528 Sunnyside Rd
Hiawassee,
GA
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Do Da Jam

Children under age 10 are free with parents and those ages 10–15 are $15 with their parents. From its riverside perch, the Do Da Jam Festival embraces the converging worlds of art and entertainment with myriad musical acts, artisan vendors, and Earth Day celebrations spread over a five-day shindig geared toward youngsters and adults alike. The event boasts four stages showcasing more than 50 bands, from the soulful tunes of Sol Driven Train to the soaring jazz crescendos and outer-space high-fiving of Miles from Earth. The tune-packed schedule lets rhythm fans bop to late-morning sets or middle-of-the-night concerts. Retreat to your camping space in between sets to refuel or create your own percussion band out of tent poles. Free artesian-well water is available throughout the weekend, as are family-friendly activities including river tubing, bonfires, and crashing other families' portrait sessions.

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437 Rider Mill Rd
Dahlonega,
GA
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Things to Do in Atlanta: Saturday, August 30, to Friday, September 5

On this week’s agenda: art in the park, a Civil War reenactment, country star Jennifer Nettles, Comedy for a Cause, and the Museum of Design Atlanta’s 25th birthday bash. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Atlanta. Art in the Park Festival Marietta | Saturday, August 30, to Monday, September 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists from around the country will descend upon historic Marietta Square and Glover Park on Labor Day weekend for the city's annual arts extravaganza. The free event features an artist market, a children’s art alley, and the Chalk Spot, a chalk art display to which kids can contribute their own designs. (100 Cherokee St.; free) Blue & Gray Saturday Family Civil War Event Sandy Springs | Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m. The sesquicentennial anniversary of America's Civil War is upon us, and the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum is honoring the event with a series of reenactments and exhibitions. This final installment of Blue & Gray Saturdays features Union soldiers sharing their stories of combat, as well as a new exhibition that explores how the Civil War affected Sandy Springs. (6075 Sandy Springs Cir.; free) Jennifer Nettles at Chastain Park Amphitheatre Chastain Park | Sunday, August 31, 8 p.m. You might know Jennifer Nettles as one half of award-studded country powerhouse Sugarland, with which she recorded the Grammy-winning ''Stay.'' But the singer recently struck out on her own, enlisting legendary producer Rick Rubin to help her record a stripped-down record, That Girl, which shot to number one on the US country charts after its January release. (4469 Stella Dr. NW; $34+; buy tickets here) Comedy for a Cause ALS Fundraiser at The Punchline Comedy Club Sandy Springs | Wednesday, September 3, 8 p.m. Forget the Ice Bucket Challenge. Laughter is not only the best medicine; it's also the best way to raise money for a good cause. Local comics will bring their best jokes to the stage in an effort to raise money for ALS research, and if all else fails, they'll probably just dump ice water on their heads for a bit of slapstick humor. (280 Hilderbrand Dr. NE; $10; buy tickets here) Museum of Design Atlanta's 25th Anniversary Celebration Midtown | Thursday, September 4, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The MODA's 25th anniversary celebration will double as a tribute to architect, artist, and visionary John C. Portman, Jr., who helped get the museum off the ground with his early contributions. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails throughout the night, as well as music by the CoResonance String Quartet until 7:30 p.m. (1315 Peachtree St.; $75; buy tickets here)
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Things to Do in Atlanta: Saturday, August 2, to Friday, August 8

On this week’s agenda: Jerry Garcia’s birthday bash, a nocturnal nature hike, DIY spaceships and place settings, and the reunion of two alt-rock legends. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Atlanta. Jerry's Birthday at The Family Dog Morningside – Lenox Park | Saturday, August 2, 7 p.m. As any Deadhead worthy of the name already knows, August 1 marks the birthday of the late, great Jerry Garcia. Chef Ron Eyester salutes the Grateful Dead guitarist with a specially curated menu at his cozy eatery, The Family Dog. Guests can expect the same creative pub cuisine this place has become known for, as well as tunes from the esteemed JGBCB (Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band) starting at 10 p.m. (1402 N. Highland Ave. NE; $10) Night Hike at the Chattahoochee Nature Center Roswell | Saturday, August 2, 8 p.m.–10 p.m. It's one thing to visit metropolitan Atlanta's largest nature center during the day, but quite another to explore its woodlands and wetlands after the sun has set. The center teems with nocturnal wildlife, so stay close to your guide on this nighttime hike. After a visit with some of the animals, the hike concludes with a marshmallow roast around the campfire. (9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell; $7–$10; buy tickets here) 3D Printing Workshop for Families: Make Your Own Spaceship Midtown | Sunday, August 3, 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Three-dimensional printing is likely the way of the future, so it's probably a good idea to get your kids acquainted with it now. This workshop at the Museum of Design Atlanta teaches the basics of designing in 3D with easy-to-use software. The end result for the kids? Their very own spaceship, which they can print out and take home in just a couple of days. A ticket grants admission for one adult and one child. (1315 Peachtree St. NE; $35–$40; buy tickets here) Craft Box Girls DIY Workshop Buckhead | Tuesday, August 5, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Crafting is a lot more fun when there are cocktails on the menu. At least that's the idea behind Craft Box Girls' latest DIY workshop at fab'rik, which focuses on creating festive place settings for dinner parties. The workshop includes all the essentials for making four or eight place settings, including mats, napkin rings, and mason jars. The cocktails probably won't make your crafts any prettier, but nobody's complaining. (3400 Around Lenox Rd.; $35–$55; buy tickets here) Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden Lakewood Heights | Friday, August 8, 7 p.m. This may look like a concert bill straight out of the '90s, but their latest tour finds Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden at the top of their respective games. This is no cash-grabbing reunion—both bands are touring on new material and looking toward the future (granted, Soundgarden did just release a deluxe reissue of Superunknown). Expect plenty of dark visuals and pummeling rock beats. (Aaron’s Amphitheatre, 2002 Lakewood Ave. SE; $30+; buy tickets here) Photos: John Kane; The Family Dog
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Things to Do in Atlanta: Week of July 7, 2014

Last weekend’s fireworks have fizzled and faded, but summer is just gearing up in Atlanta. This week’s to-do list includes a beloved Disney movie brought to life, the return of ‘90s alt-rockers the Goo Goo Dolls, a modern-art opening, more street food than you could shake a plastic fork at, and Georgia’s newest water park. As always, check Groupon for even more great things to do in Atlanta. The Little Mermaid Midtown | Tuesday, July 8–Sunday, July 13 Before The Little Mermaid was one of Disney’s most beloved films, it was a fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. That origin is further obscured by the Fox Theatre’s latest production, which recreates the kid-friendly Disney version onstage—complete with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken. Singing crabs might not have been part of Andersen’s original vision, but they do make this Houston Theatre Under the Stars production a bubbly good time. (660 Peachtree St. NE; ticket prices vary; buy tickets here) Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry with Plain White T's Buckhead | Friday, July 11, 7 p.m. The Goo Goo Dolls have lived many lives since their first shows in a sweaty Buffalo club called the Continental. They went from ripped jeans to radio rock in the span of just a few albums, and the band’s evolution continues on their latest tour with alt-rockers Daughtry. To prepare for what promises to be a packed show at Chastain Park Amphitheater, check out our playlist of bands you wouldn’t believe the Goo Goo Dolls have shared a bill with. (4469 Stella Dr.; $39.50–$375; buy tickets here) Scott Ingram: Blue Collar Modernism Buckhead | Opening Friday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Though he’s now based in Atlanta, visual artist Scott Ingram is a Midwestern boy at heart. As such, his work has always been heavily influenced by the modern architects of Chicago. That influence used to express itself in the minimalism of his work with nail polish, but now it’s starting to show up in the monumentality of his sculptures and installations. Blue Collar Modernism, Ingram’s latest exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, represents a return to the artist’s Midwestern roots, in which he explores minimalism through the eyes of the working man. (75 Bennett St. Suite A2; free to $5) Atlanta Street Food Festival Piedmont Park | Saturday, July 12, noon to 8 p.m. Summer brings no shortage of excuses to stuff your face, but none is more compelling than the Atlanta Street Food Festival. Dozens of food trucks will set up shop at Piedmont Park, and guests will have a hard time choosing from options that include fried green tomatoes, red velvet cupcakes, and Southern-style chicken with waffle fries. The festival also features live music and a Family Fun Zone with a superslide, rock-climbing wall, and mechanical bull. (400 Park Dr. NE; $10.50–$25; buy tickets here) Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Over Georgia Austell | Opening summer 2014 Six Flags was already bringing it with thrill rides such as Acrophobia and Goliath, but the park has outdone itself with this summer’s opening of the new Hurricane Harbor water park. Admission to Hurricane Harbor is included with a ticket to the park, meaning you can ride roller coasters in the morning and splash around on water slides in the afternoon. Don’t miss the Bonzai Pipelines, a trio of slides with sharp twists and a four-story drop. (275 Riverside Pkwy. SW, Austell; $41.99–$69.99; buy tickets here) Photos: Atlanta Street Food Festival, Goo Goo Dolls, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
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