Taltree Arboretum & Garden (Valparaiso) annual membership offers on livingsocial start at $20. Home to formal gardens, landscapes, trails, and so much more, Taltree offers visitors a 360-acre escape into the serene beauty of nature. And it’s dog-friendly! Take in bountiful vistas and unique gardens all year long with this deal:
• $20 ($40 value) for a one-year membership for one
• $35 ($70 value) for a one-year membership for two
• $50 ($100 value) for a one-year membership for a family
• $87 ($175 value) for a one-year membership for an extended family
• $500 ($1,000 value) for a one-year Silver Business membership
Explore the Chicago River with this electric boat rental offer from Vantage Yacht Club. The Chicago skyline is one of the world’s best, and you can enjoy its beauty while cruising the river on your own boat from this easy-to-navigate fleet:
• $99 ($300 value) for a two-hour 21-foot electric boat rental for up to ten people
• $99 ($300 value) for a two-hour 18-foot electric boat rental for up to eight people
• Feel free to BYO food and beverage onboard
• $45 ($90 value) for a four-hour perch fishing trip for two people
• Set sail between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2014
• Don’t want to fish? Sunbathe or relax on the upper deck
Watch some of Illinois’ toughest ladies skate fast and hit hard with this new derby deal: $12 for two tickets and the options to select one of four games. The Aurora 88s are more than just a bunch of pretty faces on wheels. They’re an all-female derby league that delivers the action outside of the big city. Their mission is to empower women through athleticism, and create an environment of respect to promote skill, confidence, and fun.