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Healing Horse Ranch

Two Horseback-Riding Lessons at Healing Horse Ranch (70% Off)

From the merchant: Instructors will work with you and the horse of your choice at the ranch to improve your horsemanship and riding skills

Dripping Springs

$100 $30

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Paintball Package for Two, Four, or Six at Austin Paintball (Up to 52% Off)

Austin Paintball

Dripping Springs-Wimberley

Each player receives a Tippmann 98 marker, protective mask, ammo pack, and 100 rounds of paintballs before taking to multiple fields

$58 $29

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Firearms Training Course for One, Two, or Four from Texan Consulting (Up to 58% Off)

Texan Consulting

Lakeway

Introductory course provides students with basic knowledge of handgun safety, use, and laws during a lecture and live-fire session

$100 $49

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Water-Park Visits at Shore Club Volente Beach Waterpark (Up to 51% Off). Three Options Available.

Shore Club Volente Beach Waterpark

Lake Travis

Water park and live concert on the shores of Lake Travis welcomes individuals, families, and adults for rides, live music, and volleyball

$160 $79

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Three Horseback-Riding Lessons at MacJordan Eventing (70% Off)

Macjordan Eventing

Spicewood

From the merchant: Take your riding to the next level with MacJordan Eventing, we focus on the perfecting the basics!

$200 $60

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Zipline Canopy Tour Package for One or Two from Cypress Valley Canopy Tours (Up to 38% Off)

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours

Southwest Travis

Guests soar above cypress trees and Hill Country wildlife on an ecological zipline tour located 30 miles west of Austin

$100 $65

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One-Month Unlimited or 10-Class Group Fitness Package with Expiration Protection at Trio Life Fitness (Up to 69% Off)

TrioLife Fitness

Bee Cave

Range of classes, including inventive pilates-based resistant training; instructors teach spin, kettlebells, barre, and Pilates

$150 $59

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$9 for $35 Worth of Personal Training — Nick Montana

Nick Montana

Lago Vista

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

$35 $9

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Punch Card for 10 or 20 Fitness Classes at Anytime Fitness (Up to 56% Off)

Anytime Fitness

Dripping Springs

The 24-hour gym hosts classes on yoga, Pilates, and Zumba, as well as calorie-torching cardio sessions

$100 $44

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Distillery Tour or Moonshine Making Class with Take-Home Bottles at Crystal Creek Moonshine (Up to 65% Off)

Crystal Creek Moonshine

Spicewood

Tour the distillery and take home a moonshine infusion kit, or distill your own batch of moonshine during a hands-on class

$60 $25

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10 Bikram Yoga Classes or One Month of Unlimited Bikram Yoga Classes at BeneFIT Bikram Yoga (Up to 72% Off)

BeneFIT Bikram Yoga

Lakeway

Students perform 26 postures and two breathing exercises during 50- or 90-minute classes in room heated to 105 degrees

$140 $39

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Art Attack

In 2009, Linda and Greg Racino were reaping the benefits of more than two fast-paced decades in the tech industry. Something was missing, though—creativity. So in February of that year the couple left behind the cold digital world for a brightly colored studio warmed by a blazing kiln. Lining their shelves with finished and unfinished clay and glass pieces, the Racinos today deal solely in creation. They guide customers through pottery painting and glass fusing—from picking out a blank bisque piece to arranging a unique design of glass pieces. Guests can also check out the calendar of events to learn about upcoming discounts and special projects, or to find out what day it is.

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13500 Galleria Cir
Austin,
TX
US
Rough Hollow Yacht Club

Training at Rough Hollow Fitness Center is an aesthetically inspiring experience, as the facility is nestled in the limestone cliffs overlooking the waterfront of Lake Travis. The fitness center itself contains two gyms, one for strength training and one for cardio. The strength gym features a state-of-the-art range-limiting strength line, dumbbells, an upper-lip stiffener, a functional training area supplied with core and stabilization training equipment, and much more. The cardio gym contains a windmill-factory's worth of high-tech equipment, including treadmills, a VersaClimber, a Fluid Rower, and a stationary bike that uses virtual-reality and regular reality to immerse users in the fitness experience. Take the training outdoors for a water-training session and focus on kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding.

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105 Yacht Club Cove
Austin,
TX
US
Twin Parks Country Club

Situated 30 minutes southwest of Austin, Twin Parks stuffs its spacious grounds with myriad active pursuits, wilderness-seizing opportunities, and comfortable country-clubish amenities. Two sprawling championship-level disk-golf courses dotted with ponds and meadows challenge casual and experienced disk-floaters alike and local forest fairies invisibly guide each disk to its target. Mountain-bike trails proffer dynamic routes for thick-tired enthusiasts and the remainder of the sprawling elk-studded grounds beckons campers and hikers to infuse their souls with natural beauty. Amenities abound within the clubhouse, from showers, a lounge, and a pro shop to indoor pursuits such as ping-pong and pool for players seeking to dodge excessive sun.

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1111 Hays Country Acres Road
Dripping Springs,
TX
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Just Yakin'

Just Yakin outfits aquatic adventurers with a plethora of single and tandem kayak rentals delivered to each customer's preferred paddling shore. Four hours of buoyant recreation await synchronized duos or solo seafarers, beckoning kayakers on expeditions to sandy shores or tranquil waterways more majestic than a bald eagle breathing fireworks. Opt for a kayak designed for fish wrangling, which includes a cooler and storage space to transport any finned finds back to land. Just Yakin's friendly staff stocks each pointed stream skimmer with essential kayaking equipment including life jackets, basic instruction, and a playlist of traditional kraken lullabies.

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183 Cypress Point Road
Meadowlakes,
TX
US
Marble Falls Lakefest

Powerful crafts careen over the water at breakneck speeds as Marble Falls Lakefest celebrates its 20th anniversary with an adrenaline-infused lineup of drag-boat races. More than 120 boats will showcase their hefty seahorsepower, with some skimming the lake at more than 270 miles per hour and covering a quarter mile in fewer than five seconds—rattling the chests of spectators and encouraging rampant UFO conspiracy theories among fish. A carnival atmosphere replete with food, souvenirs, impromptu contests, and a rowboat support group satisfies spectators between races, and Friday and Saturday evenings complement the drag-race ruckus with live music performances. Once the last vessel has churned up its last flaming wake-trail across the water, attendees can take in the surrounding hill country, which brims with parks, wineries, and historical sites.

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307 Buena Vista Drive
Marble Falls,
TX
US
Spicewood Vineyards

Benefitting The Paladin Group, which supports the Hill County Children’s Advocacy Center, and attended to by Sullivan Street Caterers, A Spicewood Affair proffers elegant fare for patrons to nibble on in a dining area surrounded by rich woods and accented with sunlit golden curtains. Past feasts catered by Sullivan Street have included such morsels as tortilla-crusted catfish bites and tri-colored pepper salad. After lunch, diners can squeeze in holiday shopping while strolling around vendor tables that boast antler tableware, custom Christmas cards, and jewelry, among other offerings. Live acoustic and Christmas music pervades the air as attendees chat, mingle, and swap secret scout-troop handshakes. Guests are free to wander in and out at their whim, and can enjoy the amenities at any time during the event, which benefits the Hill County Children's Advocacy Center with their proceeds.

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1419 County Road 409
Spicewood,
TX
US

Groupon Guide

Best Bluebonnet Photo Ops

It’s officially Bluebonnet season in the Central Texas, and that means it's time for your annual family photos in the patches of the state flower. Here are a few places in Austin that will provide the perfect canvas for your Bluebonnet masterpiece. St. Edwards University | Corner of St. Edwards & University Loop Drive  This is my favorite spot to snap bluebonnet photos as downtown serves as a great backdrop. There's a hill located at the corner of St. Edwards and University Loop Drive that's blanketed with the beautiful blue flowers. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | 4801 La Crosse Avenue It seems only natural that you should visit the Wildflower Center to see the state’s famous wildflower. This is a fun stop because you can meander through the trails, then stop by their cafe. It’s also fun because their grounds are covered in various wildflowers so you’ll get an opportunity to see much more than just Bluebonnets! Capital of Texas Highway There are countless photo opportunities along this popular stretch of highway. It’s dicey to stop for photos as it's along a busy road, so I’d recommend planning your visit at non-peak traffic times, and with extreme caution. But, if you plan your photo right, you can get the 360 bridge in the background which creates a pretty Austin-y photo.  Circle C Metro Park | 6301 West Slaughter Lane The city park has bluebonnets along its trails. I like this location because it’s secluded, so you don’t have to worry about the perils that come with snapping photos on the side of the highway. There's also ample parking.  Brushy Creek Lake Park | 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park 78613 This park is blanked with bluebonnets as far as the eye can see. There's also a lake at the park that serves as a nice backdrop for the photos.
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Things to Do in Austin: Saturday, July 26, to Friday, August 1

There are a lot of reasons to move your feet this week: you’re caught up in a tune during a classic rock opera, you just learned a new step on National Dance Day, or you’ve simply got a grape that needs a good stomping at the Harvest Festival. Elsewhere, you’ll find a free party for kids and a ritual gathering of food trucks. Just don’t forget: you can always check Groupon for more great things to do in Austin. The Who's Tommy Zilker | Wednesday–Sunday through August 24 This glowing neon take on the world’s most famous rock opera may not be subtle, but who wants to see a subtle rock opera? Don’t miss the free pinball courtesy of Pinballz Arcade, available before and after the show and during intermission. (ZACH Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd.; $25–$80; buy tickets here) National Dance Day Downtown | Saturday, July 26 Ballet Austin’s Butler Community School hosts the local celebration of National Dance Day, created by So You Think You Can Dance producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe to promote healthy lifestyles. Try Zumba or ballet in the morning, then stick around to learn special SYTYCD- and Michael Jackson–themed routines later in the day. (501 W. 3rd St.; $10 per class or $28 for the whole day) Summer Bash at Ashley's Playhouse Jollyville | Sunday, July 27, 1 p.m.–5 p.m. This drop-in daycare center has only been open a few months, so it’s using free events like this one to get parents in the door. Kids can ride an 18-foot water slide and eat free Kona Ice treats before settling down for a Rio 2 screening. (13343 N. Hwy. 183; free) Trailer Food Tuesdays Bouldin Creek | Last Tuesday of the month through October 28, 5 p.m. Each month, food trucks gather around the illuminated columns of the Long Center to dish out dinner and desserts. This week’s lineup includes the Korean-Mexican fusion of Chi’Lantro and smoked brisket from Nutter Buster BBQ & Comfort, not to mention live music by Horse Opera. (701 W. Riverside Dr.; free to enter) Moonlit Harvest Bryan | Friday, August 1, 7 p.m. The Messina Hof Winery begins its annual Harvest Festival with an event that’s equal parts farming and feasting. Start by learning the basics of grape picking, then head to the fields to bring in a haul you’ll have the pleasure of stomping yourself. Afterward, the Vintage House Restaurant will serve a buffet of treberwurst sausage and seared salmon. (4545 Old Reliance Rd., Bryan; $85 plus tax and gratuity; buy tickets here) Image credits: Kirk Tuck courtesy of ZACH Theatre; Wikimedia Commons
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Learn Anything You Ever Wanted To Learn In Austin

I graduated from UT a few years ago and figured it would be a while before I stepped back into a classroom. Once I was out of school I realized just how much I missed 'learning.' The cool thing about a class that you're not 'required' to take, is that it's most likely on a subject that you actually really want to learn about. Luckily, in Austin, there's a plethora of classes offered from various organizations that can help you master anything from properly using a kitchen knife to raising your own backyard chickens. Whole Foods Culinary Center & Central Market Cooking School: Both of these culinary centers offer classes for all skill levels, from the person who has never boiled a pot of water, to the household chef who wants to master the art of sushi. Some classes are set up so you can take a quick ‘lunch class,’ while evening classes tend to be more in depth. They tend to fill up quickly though, so sign up early if you see something that catches your eye. The North Door’s Informal Classes: This local bar/music venue recently started a series of really cool informal classes that change monthly. These affordable single visit classes cover topics such as hand-embroidery, ladies self defense, and raising backyard chickens. They're constantly bringing in new teachers, so you never know what will be on the schedule the following month.  Most classes are one time classes, a few are offered over two consecutive weeks. University of Texas Informal Classes: The great thing about living in a city with a major University is that they often offer classes for those not enrolled in the school. The University of Texas Informal Classes topics include: language, travel, personal development, photography, exercise, painting, and many more. They simply want to provide a medium for you to enrich your life while you explore topics that interest you. Some of the courses offered, span four to six weeks while others are just one-time classes. Prices vary by class. Twin Liquors: Calling all cocktail lovers and beverage connoisseurs. Twin Liquors offers weekly classes that are sure to be right up your alley. Wednesday evenings (location changes each week) they offer a class on the basics of various beverages. You’ll learn a little bit of history, pairing possibilities, and even a few samples. Topics change by month, but you can expect to see everything from Sparkling Wine 101 to Craft Beer 101 throughout the year. The best part, classes are free but RSVP is required.  
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