Newark, 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
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
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
Chew Philly Food Tours
- Manayunk
Groups taste cheesesteaks, tomato pie & other Philly specialties at six family-owned establishments & guides offer historical facts
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
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
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
Miry Run Country Club
- Robbinsville
An 18-hole, 6,657 yd. course challenges golfers with tight fairways lined with groves of trees
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
Grim Philly
- Multiple Locations
Historians and clairvoyant experts guide tours past a variety of haunted sites during paranormal tours and pub crawls
Golfing Fore U LLC
- Abington
Pass bestows discounted access to hundreds of courses throughout mid-Atlantic region, along with pro shop and clubhouse coupons
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
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
Outdoor Bound
- Philadelphia
Horseback riding, hiking, whitewater rafting, and kayaking fill spring and summer days
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
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
SegZone Tours
- Annapolis
Eco-friendly tours take riders through 17th- & 18th-century streets & past homes & military buildings, with helmets & live audio included
Lehigh Valley Paintball
- Hilltown
Groups do battle with markers, a mask, and 250 paintballs on speedball or woodsball fields
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
Aqua Tech Scuba
- Maple Shade
Classes and courses prepare divers for underwater exploration with actual diving experiences
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
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
At Mansion House Paintball, mature trees tower over wooded fields with boughs battered by kaleidoscopic shrapnel. Paintball soldiers dive behind these tree trunks or weave through barrels, wood panels, or cable rungs in all-season, outdoor battle played in rain or sunshine. Individuals can walk on for games during the weekend, and private groups or corporate teams can reserve the fields for parties or retreats to determine who cleans out the corner office’s adjoining stable.
The 18-hole course at Chapel Hill guides golfers along lush fairways framed by dense tree lines and confronted by water on 11 holes. Six holes—beginning with No. 1—demand precise course-management skills when navigating shots around the stream that cuts through their fairways, demanding that players lay up, muscle their shots over, or swap their golf ball out for a beach ball. Laid end-to-end, the course measures 6,089 yards from the blue tees, the farthest of four available for play on each hole.
Course at a Glance:
- 18-hole, par 70 course
- Total length of 6,089 yards from the back tees
- Course rating of 69.7 from the back tees
- Course slope of 125 from the back tees
- Four sets of tees per hole
A champagne toast signifies luxury, but Air Ventures provides an even more luxurious amenity—champagne toasts conducted while floating in midair. Customers sip from bottles of bubbly while on one of the company’s hot-air-balloon rides, which float over Chester County’s rolling hills, glistening lakes, and historic estates at either sunrise or sunset. The rainbow-hued balloon’s trips range from one-hour jaunts to flight packages with overnight inn stops. After their airborne adventures, passengers take home a souvenir picture of the balloon, which they can supplement with downloaded shots of their own tour.
The researchers behind Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center use their whale-, dolphin-, and bird-watching tours as a way to both delight passengers and preserve the marine life that frequents the Atlantic coast. Onboard naturalists instruct guests in spotting techniques, showing them how to anticipate where a dolphin will crest or a whale will breach to capture National Geographic- or Cosmopolitan-worthy pictures. The team is so certain of sightings, that marine-mammal views are guaranteed or passengers’ next trip is free.
On most cruises, cash-snack-bar attendants serve food such as hot dogs and ice cream or other treats. Meanwhile, onboard cameras and GPS units monitor whale, dolphin, and porpoise activity below the surface, and findings are relayed to scientists through Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center’s partnerships with Whale SENSE and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.
The blue waves foam, disturbed by something massive in the depths. Then, in a flurry of spray, a humpback whale breaks the surface, slapping the water with its gray and white fins. This exhilarating sight is frequently afforded to guests of Cape May Whale Watcher. Helmed by Captains Jeff Stewart Sr. and Jr. alongside Captains Miles, Jack, and Jim, the company’s fleet of two provides comfortable, fast-paced passage to some of the favorite haunts of marine mammals on the eastern seaboard. Knobble-jawed humpbacks and smooth-skinned finbacks are often found frolicking and playing pranks on plankton in the teeming ecosystem of Delaware Bay and the surrounding ocean, and the Stewart family offers a guarantee that if no whales, dolphins, or porpoises are spotted, tourists receive a complimentary, never-expiring voucher for another venture. Besides their cetacean-spotting voyages, the vessels run historical lighthouse cruises and catered sunset tours.
