Hockessin, DE Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activity Deals
North East Adventure Paintball
- 5, North East
Players sprint across one of five themed fields targeting enemies with environmentally-friendly, oil-free paint
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
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
Chew Philly Food Tours
- Manayunk
Groups taste cheesesteaks, tomato pie & other Philly specialties at six family-owned establishments & guides offer historical facts
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
Baysail
- Havre de Grace
Instructors take students out on the waters of Havre de Grace harbor for a hands-on introductory sailing lesson
Doylestown Rock Gym Doylestown
- Buckingham
Climbers hoist themselves up 12,000 sq. ft. climbing surface and spend unlimited time on boulders
Monster Mini Golf Feasterville
- Feasterville
Balls ricochet around 18 black-lit indoor holes decorated with eerie, luminous murals, large monsters, animated props, and music
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
Juniata Golf Club
- Juniata Park - Feltonville
18-hole course sprawls over 106 hilly acres and places premium on club selection and course management in spite of relatively short length
Strasburg Scooters
- Strasburg
Honda scooters whisk sightseers over the back roads of Lancaster County for up-close glimpses of the region’s historic covered bridges
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
Golfing Fore U LLC
- Abington
Pass bestows discounted access to hundreds of courses throughout mid-Atlantic region, along with pro shop and clubhouse coupons
Outdoor Bound
- Philadelphia
Horseback riding, hiking, whitewater rafting, and kayaking fill spring and summer days
Grim Philly
- Multiple Locations
Historians and clairvoyant experts guide tours past a variety of haunted sites during paranormal tours and pub crawls
Miry Run Country Club
- Robbinsville
An 18-hole, 6,657 yd. course challenges golfers with tight fairways lined with groves of trees
Skydive Baltimore
- 2, Halls Cross Roads
Jumpers paired with experienced instructors leap from 11,000 feet, freefall at 120 mph, and spend 8–12 minutes parachuting back to earth
Tree Top Golf Course
- Mount Joy
Cart zips clubbers across par 65 course as it bobs and weaves across 4,651 yd. of Lancaster County farmland
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
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
Deer Creek Archery
- 3, Bel Air
8,000 sq. ft. indoor archery range challenges shooters with three types of targets; staff provides rental bows & instruction
SegZone Tours
- Annapolis
Eco-friendly tours take riders through 17th- & 18th-century streets & past homes & military buildings, with helmets & live audio included
Aqua Tech Scuba
- Maple Shade
Classes and courses prepare divers for underwater exploration with actual diving experiences
Lehigh Valley Paintball
- Hilltown
Groups do battle with markers, a mask, and 250 paintballs on speedball or woodsball fields
Kreider Farms
- Manheim
90-minute tour provides a close look at the farm's massive loafing barn and high-tech carousel used for milking cows
Delaware River Tubing
- Delaware
Float along the Delaware for up to four hours, passing tree-lined banks and a riverside eatery that doles out burgers and hot dogs
Seadog Cruises Chicago
- Otterbein
Speedboat tour accommodates up to 108 and includes info on Tide Point, the USS Torsk, and Canton while journeying to Key Bridge and back
Atlantic Sailing Experience
- 3
Guests help set sails & take the helm of 40' sloop Wharf Rat on the Chesapeake Bay before enjoying scenic creek & freshly-prepared meals
Chesapeake Sailing School
- Annapolis
Expert instructors teach basic skills, such as tacking, while students operate sailboat in Chesapeake Bay
Entertainment Cruises (Spirit of)
- Otterbein
Aboard a cruise ship, guests enjoy scenic views of Baltimore's historical Inner Harbor, a classic dinner buffet, and a caring wait staff
Sightseer Whale & Dolphin Trips
- Wildwood
Marine biologist narrates three-hour tours that traverse waters around Wildwood in search of dolphins and whales
Mill Hill Garden Tour
- Trenton
Homes in a historic neighborhood open their garden gates for a walking tour that focuses on sustainability and urban farming
SJ Koch Electric Boats
- Multiple Locations
Zero-emissions electric boats carry up to 10 passengers through Annapolis or Inner Harbor
Starlight Fleet
- Wildwood Crest
Custom-built pirate ship manned by costumed buccaneers whisks passengers away on exciting voyage
QuickShot Paintball
- Shamong
Players are equipped with markers, gear, and paintballs before heading to a choice of five wooded fields and a regulation speedball arena
Philadelphia Urban Adventures
- Center City East
Two-hour tour visits the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, passing coffee shops and galleries; tour ends with a beverage at a brewery
Recommended Outdoor Activities by Groupon Customers
Sportations connects amateur adrenaline jockeys to certified professional adventurers, drawing from a nationwide network of aeronauts and speed demons to introduce habitual pedestrians to the wonders of skydiving, ballooning, hang gliding, and stock-car racing. Thrill seekers can zipline across a forest canopy, hollering like Tarzan or taunting nearby birds until they agree to race. Helicopter tours ferry patrons skyward over landmarks and cityscapes, whereas paragliding adventures get up close and personal with blue skies and clouds. For most sports, Sportations accommodates groups of any size, from physics classes empirically proving gravity's existence to solo ballooning supervillains declaring dominion over all they see.
Right where the mouth of the Susquehanna River yawns into Chesapeake Bay lies the protected, uncrowded waters of Havre de Grace harbor. BaySail's instructors take advantage of these opportune conditions, operating a sailing school that's accredited by the American Sailing Association. Upholding training standards that have won the ASA's School of the Year award, they lead sailing classes ranging from introductory lessons to certification courses in coastal cruising and bareboat chartering. In addition to lending its fleet for lessons, BaySail's team rents its vessels—from a Capri 22 to a Hunter 460—to members. The sailboats also glide out on chartered cruises, taking guests to nearby destinations such as Inner Harbor and the Sassafras River, where sassafras trees come to spawn every winter.
Though Longwood Gardens owes its current incarnation to the tireless efforts of industrialist, philanthropist, and conservationist Pierre du Pont, the property’s history stretches back to precolonial days. The Peirce family purchased the land from William Penn himself in 1700, and by the end of the century the Quakers had already begun developing an arboretum on the premises. In the century that followed, the homestead was purchased by an ambitious 36-year-old du Pont in 1906. Throughout the next 30 years, the man who made General Motors built another legacy, this one rife with extravagant European-style fountains, a picturesque 600-foot garden walk, and 40 indoor and outdoor gardens. Today, visitors experience a bit of du Pont’s passion for the tropical flora of the Americas during jaunts through the property’s 1,077 colorful acres, where they run into everything from flowering trees and delicate hybrids to carnivorous pitcher plants. In addition to cultivating lush flora, the garden’s stewards also encourage growing minds with an ever-changing roster of events, such as internationally acclaimed musical acts and immersive educational experiences.
Players at Lehigh Valley Paintball wage simulated war across a variety of battlefields, choosing from a variety of play styles on both speedball and woodsball fields. The staff can also customize markers with engravings or leather wristbands, useful for proudly showing team affiliations, graphic designs, or helping identify guns that have escaped.
