Using a pillowy bun as a barrier, hot dogs are safely protected from environmental hazards such as open manholes and greasy-handed schoolchildren. Enjoy snugly shielded franks with today's Groupon: for $4, you get two specialty hotdog combos ($4.25 each), which include a specialty hot dog, chips, and a drink at Hot Diggity Dog! in Hot Springs (an $8.50 value).

The hotdog hotshots at Hot Diggity Dog! pile a slew of flavorful toppings on savory franks, crafting a customizable carryout menu of artful, unconventional hotdog creations. Lunching duos can gnaw upon a specialty dog combo including a signature frankfurter creation, chips, and a soda. Guests can confer with staff or their spirit guides to select toppings or can choose from a gallery of preset masterpieces such as the Big Tex, a steaming dog slathered in bacon, cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and a pickle. The West Virginian arrives bearing a load of chili and coleslaw, and the Famous N.C. sports sprinklings of shredded barbecue chicken, cheddar cheese, and an onion ring. Situated in front of the historic Willoughby House and near the spot where Chester A. Arthur's muttonchops challenged Grover Cleveland's mustache to a duel, Hot Diggity Dog! tends to midday cravings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.