With its combination of friction-free motion and wholesome fun, roller skating quickly replaced ditch digging and dancing frenetically to "Shipoopi" as America's favorite first-date activity. Rediscover the appeal of the wheels with today's Groupon: for $12, you get two admission tickets, two skate rentals, and two large sodas at Skateland Roller Skating Center (up to a $28 value).

Skateland's indoor roller rink houses freewheeling skate-patrons who glide gracefully as tunes induce a family-friendly funscape. Kids can don rolling shoes while capering around to Disney tunes during Saturday kids' fun skates (11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), which frequently involve hand-holding, friend making, and dealing with wisecracking animal sidekicks. During public-skate hours eight-wheelers of all ages and skill levels can stir and stomp their soles as they two-glide to the sounds of Top 40 hits and hip-hop grooves. On special occasions, Skateland turns down the regular light and turns up the black light, and while the rink may be dark enough to tell ghost stories, develop photos, and read glow-in-the-dark compasses, wheel-spinners are illuminated by the light glow of multicolored bulbs that dot Skateland's ceiling. Public-skate hours vary, so be sure to check the schedule for available times.

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