Things to Do in Lexington
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Carolina History & Haunts
- Downtown
Under lantern light, tour guides tell haunting historical tales during 90-minute outdoor walking tour of specter-laden local spots
Studio Movie Grill
Wide selection of new releases and cult classics are projected on towering screens as viewers watch from luxury recliners with wait service
Proehlific Park Family Sports
- Greensboro
Sprawling fitness facility contains a weight room, cardio center, spinning studio, and group exercise classes, such as yoga or Zumba
Supreme Golf
- Multiple Locations
Golfers gain discounts at 18 area courses, a golf-ball stencil, and a one-year subscription to Golf Digest magazine
Triad Lanes and Tar Heel Lanes
- West Wendover Ave.
Groups of up to four lace up provided shoes and hurl bowling balls down well-oiled lanes
Travels in Wine Tours
- Multiple Locations
Expert wine guides lead guests through three boutique wineries' scenic vineyards, tasting rooms, and barrel rooms as tongues savor varietals
Old Stone Winery
- Salisbury
Each session includes eight tastings, one glass of wine, and one take-home stemless glass per person, as well as a tour of the tank rooms
Tennis Made Fun
- Lake Park
USPTA-certified instructor leads group tennis lessons split by age group, during which she teaches the basic strokes and rules of the game
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
- Charlotte Motor Speedway
Professional drivers sate passengers' need for speed in stock cars during exciting ride-alongs and racing experiences
Ghost Walk of Davidson
- Davidson
Local history buff spins ghost stories and guide tour-goers along Davidson’s quaint, brick-lined sidewalks
Ballantyne Ballroom
- Ballantyne East
Experienced instructors lead dancers through private, personalized lessons and group lessons
FunStation2000
- Statesville
Indoor family-fun center with laser-tag arena, miniature rollercoaster, and multilevel playground
Kersey Valley
- Archdale
Aviation-themed zipline offers heights of up to 100 ft. and lengths between 200 and 600 ft.
ATA Karate
- Multiple Locations
Classes teach self-confidence and self-defense to toddlers through adults in karate, tae kwon do, and Krav Maga styles
Kidz Play Here
- Concord Mills
Children's activity center hosts parent-supervised open-play sessions and Friday-night drop-offs
Morgan Ridge Vineyards
- Morgan
Winemakers Tommy and Amie Baudoin welcome guests to newly built winery with views of charming vineyards and tasty cheese plates.
BounceU Charlotte
- Charlotte
Kids bounce in inflatable houses, slip down slides & traverse obstacle courses during Open Bounce, parties & themed camps
The Effortless Golf Center
- Fort Mill
Lighted driving range with both grass and artificial-turf hitting bays hosts practice sessions or lessons with PGA instructor Bruce Parker
Hot Yoga Therapy LLC
- Kernersville
Fresh air circulates every three minutes in a heated studio as students flow through a series of 24 Bikram poses
The Painted Parrot
- Fort Mill
Students enjoy BYOB glasses of wine or beer while instructors lead them through unique painting projects
Stony Mountain Vineyards
- East Albemarle
Follow one of the vineyard’s owners around the winery, sample a choice of 14 wines, and depart with a bottle of wine
Cold Blooded Encounters
- Monroe
More than 150 species of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates thrive in multispecies habitats with historical and scientific facts
Jansal Saddlebreds LLC
- Farmington
Basic saddleseat riding techniques taught indoors & outdoors; 2-hour parties for up to 20 guests or 6-day horse camp with lessons & meals
Barefoot Archery
- Charlotte
Archers hone their aim on multicolored targets in a clean, well-maintained indoor archery range
Dennis Vineyards Winery
- Albemarle
Guests tour family vineyard before embarking on a complimentary tasting with six wines and souvenir glasses
The Haunted Mill and Purple Planet 3-D Mini Golf
- Belmont
Access to billiards and a 3-D black-light mini-golf course
The Golf Village
- Pineville
Characterized by a winding brook, nine-hole, par-3 course lets golfers hone their approach shots and short game in 5 or 10 rounds
Bikram Yoga Greensboro
- Multiple Locations
In a studio heated to 105 degrees, certified instructors lead beginner and advanced practitioners through the 26 postures of Bikram yoga
Carolina Night Life
- Charleston
Revelers dressed as characters from comics, science fiction, and fantasy hoist drinks at a range of bars
Treehouse Vineyards
- Monroe
Guides lead tour of winery’s inner workings and ply guests with tastes of wine made from local grapes and souvenir glasses to take home
Local Paddler
- Multiple Locations
Guides impart paddling and water-safety tips before students glide solo along some of North Carolina’s scenic shorelines
Strikers Family Sportscenter Charlotte
- Rock Hill
Groups lace up included rental shoes and roll through two games on laser-lit lanes adjacent to onsite snack bar
Sink or Swim Scuba
- Lowell
Earn a lifelong scuba certification with open-water dives in a local rock quarry
Jon Walker Stables
- Gastonia
English saddle-seat instruction coupled with the horse-care fundamentals of grooming and tacking during lessons held on a 30-acre farm
CrossFit Insomnia
- Kernersville
Classes fuse elements of strength training, cardio, gymnastics, and plyometrics to create a new functional workout each day
The Spot for Fitness and Nutrition
Burn calories and boost your metabolism in these challenging group fitness classes
Recommended Things to Do by Groupon Customers
The Light Factory's snapshot savants school camera wielders of all skill levels about basic lighting and composition techniques before shepherding them through uptown Charlotte on a guided two-hour photo expedition. First, instructors help participants get the most out of their frozen moments by reviewing basic camera techniques such as adjusting shutter speed, framing shots, and accurately placing bunny ears. Then groups of up to 100 shutterbugs will venture into uptown Charlotte's tangle of streets to trap the souls of its modern buildings in confining rectangles, creating carefully composed photographic keepsakes. Escape work early to attend the excursion at 4 p.m. on your chosen date, or opt for the 10 a.m. sojourn to capture cold-blooded buildings as they climb nearby rocks to bask in the morning light.
Admission is always free to the Weatherspoon Art Museum's collection of nearly 6,000 works from primarily post-WWII American artists. With today's deal, both the individual and dual/family memberships entitle you to reciprocal admission to partnering museums, 10% off most gift-shop merchandise, free or discounted admission to special events, and more. Click here to see a complete list of membership benefits.
Fresh springs in the mountains of North Carolina feed the Catawba River Chain, a network of 11 lakes that wind through woodlands verdant in the spring and ablaze with color come autumn. Bash Outdoors launches visitors into this system at nine locations. Four of those are along Lake Wylie, whose calm waters lap against 325 miles of shoreline with vacation homes and sandy coves emerging from dense forest and a thick layer of whipped cream. The Bash Outdoors crew curates a collection of rental and retail standup paddleboards from brands such as Ron House and their own signature line, Riviera. Single and tandem kayaks from Perception are also available for guided trips and unsupervised excursions on the lake. Bash Outdoors' bus shuttles kayakers to five additional outlets along the Catawba River, including the Fort Mill Dam and a waterway reserved exclusively for Olympic hopefuls.
The Bobcats made their NBA debut in the 2004–05 season. The franchise gradually improved its performance every year until the 2009–10 season, when they posted their first above-.500 record and first playoff appearance. The team makes its den in Time Warner Cable Arena, where 20,000 fans cheer and taunt the players with cans of tuna to intensify their hunger for a first league title.
Every year, Green Hill Center's 7,000-square-foot main gallery displays five exhibitions of contemporary work, usually by artists who live and work in North Carolina. A single membership entitles the Groupon-holder to discounts on programs in the main gallery space, discounted tickets to the Collector's Choice holiday gala, invitations to opening receptions, and more. With the household membership, families get all the benefits of a single membership plus free admission to ArtQuest, Green Hill Center's hands-on art studio for kids and families. Check "Become a Member" information under the "Get Involved" section of Green Hill Center's website for a full listing of membership benefits.
Haunted rides amble through picturesque stretches of the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, surrounding guests in the season's spine-tingling chills and frightful sights on select October evenings. Rolling through the dark shadows of the haunted forest, the ride activates guests' latent scream sensors while it creeps past eerie haunts and awkward zombie family reunions. After hopping off the macabre vehicle, groups are free to peruse the premises' plethora of fall activities, such as a jaunt through the twists and turns of the straw maze ($3), a ride on the cow train ($2), or malicious marshmallow roastings over an open flame ($1) (additional activities are not included with this offer).
