Local Deals for Austin

Travelzoo subscribers can now dine at the private University of Texas Club -- rated 4.5 stars on Yelp -- without the cost of membership dues. The exclusive institution invites you to a $59 three-course dinner for two that includes any dishes from the full menu.

Winner of six Best of Citysearch awards and a 5-star rating, The Woodhouse Day Spa is a spa at which customers "get pampered" with a friendly staff that "ensures an enjoyable experience," according to Travelzoo subscribers. For $185, regularly $340, receive three 50-minute treatments with a rejuvenating facial enhancement, unwinding in between services with tea and snacks at this tranquil Westlake haven.

CultureMap Austin hails Corazon at Castle Hill for serving up "some of the most delicious Mexican dishes in town," and Zagat gives its innovative interior Mexican and modern Southwestern cuisine a "very good to excellent" (22) rating. With this Local Deal for $29, regularly $67, two people can sit down to dinner in Old West Austin.

For $15, start off the summer with a family adventure and head to the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary. This exclusive Local Deal is good for two adults and two children (ages 2-12). Or two adults can go for $9, which is less than $5 per person.

A part of the Austin restaurant landscape since 1953, the famous Frisco diner is still earning awards and accolades. Just last year, readers of the Chronicle deemed its pie the Best of Austin. With this deal, two can settle in for a down-home dinner for $25, regularly $57, at the only remaining restaurant from the famous Night Hawk chain.

Take in the bustling food, culture and nightlife scene in Houston -- recently named one of the "46 Places to Go in 2013" by The New York Times -- then retire to a chic boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. This exclusively negotiated $89-per-night deal at the Sam Houston Hotel is available for Friday-Sunday arrivals and knocks nearly 65% off regular pricing.

Take to the skies during an exhilarating hang-gliding lesson from Fly Texas, the only school recognized by the Austin Free Flight Association. With this exclusive Local Deal for $49 per person, regularly $99, Travelzoo subscribers can learn aviation basics and take a series of solo flights in Luling.

Save more than 50% on a choice of spa treatments and spend a full day relaxing at the Hilton Hill Country Resort Spa, which earns 4-star reviews from Yahoo Travel users. With this offer, Travelzoo subscribers can select from nine different massage or facial options starting at $59, or book a full spa day with three treatments and lunch and save more than $110.

Grab some friends and spend an afternoon boating on Lake Austin with this deal from Lone Star Aquatics. For $75, regularly $150, book a one-hour chartered ride on a top-of-the-line Four Winns wake boat or pontoon boat.

We couldn't have said it better: "In south Texas, it's a given: When the temperatures reach over 100 degrees (sometimes as early as May!), it's time to grab a tube, load up your ice chest, and jump in the river" (10best.com). Travelzoo has negotiated a number of deals with Rockin 'R' River Rides to help subscribers cool down this summer. Tubing trips down the Guadalupe River start at $16 for two people.

Retreat to the sparkling Texas Gulf Coast, where visitors can explore everything from historic museums to soft-sand beaches. A downtown Corpus Christi hotel is offering an exclusive $69-per-night deal -- taking nearly half off current prices.

Hide away for the night in a stylish Dallas-area hotel for $99 and receive $50 to spend on food. This exclusively negotiated offer at NYLO Plano at Legacy knocks 44% off current package rates.

Relax and rejuvenate in the Texas Hill Country for nearly 55% off current prices. The 4-star Horseshoe Bay Resort -- located on sparkling Lake LBJ -- offers a $169-per-night deal through Aug. 29.

Australia's premiere motorsport category -- V8 Supercars -- will make its United States debut this May at Circuit of The Americas. Subscribers can now see these skillful drivers tear around the track at up to 185 miles per hour at the Austin 400, with tickets starting at $30.

Nestled in the scenic hills near Austin on 4,000 sprawling acres, Barton Creek Resort & Spa has received a AAA 4-Diamond rating for the last 16 years. Plan a summer getaway here with an exclusive Travelzoo deal that saves nearly 60% on summer rates.

Travel + Leisure recently praised Roll On Sushi as one of America's Coolest New Diners, while the Austin Chronicle loves the playfulness of the decor that "spills over to the menu, which is practically a culinary romper room." With this offer, visit for lunch and sample an appetizer and sushi rolls for $15, regularly $29.

The world's best motorcycle racers will open up the throttle and lean into hairpin turns at Circuit of The Americas this April. See the riders gun toward the finish at the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas with Sunday General Admission tickets now available to Travelzoo subscribers for $59 (reg. $89).

Since opening in 2010 in Anderson Mill, Noble Pig has earned rave reviews from publications including The Wall Street Journal, which praises the restaurant for making "every inch of their sammies from scratch." For $15, regularly $30, receive lunch for two at this sandwich hot spot, which Eater.com calls an "outstanding" cult favorite.

Make a splash at Lake Marble Falls in the Texas Hill Country, then retire to an upgraded room with views of the lake for $89 per night. This deal, which knocks more than 45% off current prices, is good for up to two adults and two children for travel Sundays-Thursdays through Aug. 29.

Disney's hit musical "The Lion King" -- called "a gorgeous, gasp-inducing spectacle" by Time Magazine -- is roaring into Austin this winter. With this discount exclusive to Travelzoo, subscribers can save 20% on weekday evening shows, starting at $43.

The AAA 4-Diamond Barton Creek Resort & Spa, a Hill County gem featured in both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, earns a 4-star rating from more than 370 TripAdvisor users. For $159, regularly $324, escape to the secluded property for a two-treatment spa package, which includes lunch and access to spa amenities. Or take that special someone for a couples massage package for just $10 more.

The National Geographic Society has been documenting the world through the lenses of its photographers' cameras for nearly 125 years. In conjunction with National Geographic Traveler magazine, photographers and editors with decades of experience will share their expertise in a series of photography seminars. For $79 per person, regularly $110, take part in this half-day Digital Photography Basics seminar taught by a Pulitzer Prize winner.

Sing along to Bon Jovi hits at Frank Erwin Center when the band's "Because We Can -- The Tour" stops for one night only. A limited number of tickets to see the American rock icons are available exclusively to Travelzoo subscribers for 50% off.

Take in views of downtown Austin while gliding across Lady Bird Lake in a kayak with this exclusive Local Deal from Texas Rowing Center. For $15, regularly up to $50, two people can rent a watercraft of their choice for two hours.

Watch the boats sail by from a lakeside retreat between Houston and Galveston for $99 per night, including weekends. This exclusively negotiated Travelzoo deal knocks more than 40% off regular rates at South Shore Harbour Resort, which sits on the south bank of Clear Lake in League City.

Escape Austin for an afternoon in the Hill Country with this deal for Inwood Estates Vineyards at The Vineyard at Florence, less than 50 miles from downtown. For $29, regularly $62, two people can tour this Tuscan-style property, participate in a wine education class and stay for a picnic lunch at the award-winning vineyard.

Soleil restaurant on the shores of Lake Travis boasts three OpenTable Diners’ Choice awards, including Romantic and Best Ambiance for the views from its lakefront patio. Examiner.com adds that this New American restaurant offers "a wonderful culinary experience." For $45, regularly $92, make a reservation for two for alfresco dining.

Travelzoo subscribers can catch an upcoming University of Texas men's basketball game for $6, regularly up to $15, featuring matchups with prime Big 12 opponents.

Soak in panoramic views and picturesque sunsets at a boutique hotel perched on a bluff above Lake Travis for nearly 60% off regular pricing.

Trattoria Lisina in Driftwood is "just about the prettiest restaurant in the middle of nowhere," says Zagat, which gives the Italian restaurant's classic cuisine a "very good to excellent" (25) rating. With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can savor a four-course dinner for $59, regularly $124.

Update: Due to the popularity of this offer, Friday and Saturday reservations are no longer available. Eater Austin says The Goodnight, a new bar and bowling alley in North Austin, offers "swanky, grown-up fun." Be among the first to rack up strikes with this Local Deal, good for a bowling party of up to eight people, for $29, regularly $84. Two hours of unlimited play and shoe rental are included; if eight people use this deal, it's only $5 more than the regular price of shoe rental alone.

The Austinot ranks Your Mom's Burger Bar No. 2 in its "Search for the Best Burger Joint," the Austin Chronicle hails the burger collection as "first-rate" and Eater Austin says the stuffed burgers "have been getting rave reviews for years now." With this Local Deal for $15, regularly $29, two people can savor gourmet burgers at this hip Airport Boulevard eatery.

Austin's new Circuit of the Americas will host the 2012 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix this November. This weekend, get pumped up for the first Grand Prix to be held on U.S. soil since 2007 with a trip to the Formula Expo at the Austin Convention Center. With this exclusive Local Deal -- starting at $7.50 per person, regularly $15 -- Travelzoo subscribers can see displays featuring some of the world's most advanced automobiles.

CultureMap Austin says urban an American grill "brings the flavors of comfort food to a more sophisticated level," and Zagat commends the restaurant's use of fresh, local ingredients. For $39, regularly $85, two people can dine on farm-to-table fare at this venue inside the AAA 4-Diamond Westin Austin at The Domain.

The Melting Pot is known for its romantic atmosphere and fun-to-prepare fare cooked right in front of you. Dip your appetizer in steaming hot cheese right at your table, then enjoy two traditional salads and a shared main course. This deal includes:

Yahoo Travel users award the "trendy" Umi Sushi Bar & Grill four stars, and TripAdvisor users agree, also giving the South Austin eatery a 4-star rating. In honor of Umi's recently updated menu, Travelzoo has negotiated a deal for dinner for 2 people for $29, regularly $55.

Take in the lush scenery of Texas Hill Country from a newly renovated guest room for more than 40% off regular pricing. The Resort at Tapatio Springs is a "dream come true," said country superstar and co-owner George Strait of buying the resort in 2011. Through February, experience it for $99 per night, including weekends, and receive a $50 resort credit toward golf or on-site dining. Stay two nights for $179 and receive a $100 credit.

Escape on a lakeside getaway to the Texas Hill Country with this $89 deal for up to two adults and two children (12 years of age or younger). Regularly $164, this exclusively negotiated offer includes an upgraded room with views of Lake Marble Falls and a $40 dining credit. Travel Sundays-Thursdays through August or stay two nights for $60 more.

Hit the Texas coast this spring with an exclusively negotiated deal from the Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay. Available Sundays-Thursdays through May 24, this $99 deal includes an upgrade to a one-bedroom pool view suite, bottle of sparkling wine and $25 dining credit.

Grab some friends and spend the afternoon boating on Lake Travis with this exclusive Local Deal from VIP Marina. For $69, regularly $140, spend two hours on the water with a ski boat or pontoon rental, both of which include skis or a tube.

Even with temperatures climbing close to 70 degrees, it's possible to ice skate outside this holiday season. With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can skate on the new outdoor rink at Oasis Texas, then get hot cocoa at the Lake Travis location of Austin Java for $13, regularly $26.

Pack up the car and head for the white sand beaches of South Padre Island this winter for 57% off current rates. For $99, score a two-night midweek stay for a family of four at La Copa Inn Beach Resort. Stay two nights arriving Thursday-Saturday for $149.

Make a break for the Texas coast this summer with a $99-per-night getaway. This exclusively negotiated deal at the Suites at Sunchase knocks more than 60% off regular rates and includes an overnight stay in a spacious studio suite, a $30 dining credit and a bottle of sparkling wine.

Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, Plex and all of your kids’ favorite “Yo Gabba Gabba!” characters are heading to Austin, and tickets to see them live are now more than 55% off with this exclusive Local Deal.

Find your center, hone your culinary skills or condition your core during an inspiring getaway to the Austin Hill Country. For $249, take in all the beauty of nature while residing in luxury at Travaasa Austin. This package for two people is valued at $490.

Nestled in the scenic hills near Austin on 4,000 sprawling acres, Barton Creek Resort & Spa has received a AAA 4-Diamond rating for the last 16 years. Plan a summer getaway here with this Travelzoo-exclusive $169-per-night deal that saves more than 70% on summer rates.

Ranch 616 downtown Austin garners a "very good to excellent" (23) rating from Zagat, which also praises the "enticing" nuevo South Texas cuisine. For $49, sit down to a three-course dinner for two at this eatery on Nueces Street, regularly $108.

Texas Monthly calls Curra's Grill one of the best Mexican restaurants in the state, and Zagat gives its "solid interior Mexican" cuisine a rating of "very good to excellent" (24). For $25, two people can savor a three-course dinner at this South Austin venue, regularly $48.

For $25, beginners or seasoned veterans can water ski, wakeboard and kneeboard on the cable system at Texas Ski Ranch -- no boat necessary. The deal includes a four-hour pass for unlimited water sports on the lake, equipment rental and lunch at Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant, regularly $64.

Hemingway Restaurant & Bar in Cedar Park, which just opened in February, already boasts a 4-star rating on Urbanspoon for its Southern cuisine. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can be among the first to savor lunch or dinner for two people for $29, regularly $60. Or, four people can have dinner for $57, regularly $120.