Local Deals for Boston

Vintage Lounge was a “much-needed addition to the Financial District" (Boston Magazine) for its New American cuisine full of “dressed-up standards” with a noteworthy wine list that has earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since opening in 2007. For $55, visit this hidden gem for dinner and wine for two.

As one of Boston's Top 10 Sexy and Romantic Restaurants (Gayot), Red Lantern exudes a "sexy glow" with its lantern-adorned ceiling, exhibition kitchen and "Vegas-worthy bar" (Zagat). For $59, regularly $116, savor dinner and drinks for two at the Back Bay restaurant that earns two Diners' Choice Awards for Hot Spot and Late Night Find.

"The Addams Family" has made the journey from comics and TV to the Broadway stage, but managed to remain just as creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky. Travelzoo subscribers can catch the "classic, full-tilt, fast-paced, old-fashioned musical comedy" (The Chicago Tribune) at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts for up to 50% off.

Next weekend, kick off the summer season with an afternoon of live music along the Boston waterfront at Fan Pier. For $20 per person, regularly $39, guests at the Fun for Good event can sample local craft beer and wine plus tour the tall ship Roseway, a National Historic Landmark that just arrived in Boston from St. Croix.

The 137-foot Roseway schooner, built in 1925 and declared a National Historic Landmark, has made its way north from St. Croix just in time for the spring and summer season in Boston. For $35 per person, regularly $55, Travelzoo subscribers can step aboard for a two-hour afternoon or evening cruise including a $10 food and drink credit with this Local Deal from World Ocean School.

Leaf peepers, hikers, covered bridge-seeking romantics and shoppers will find plenty of their favorite things while staying at the Glen Oaks Inn near Jackson, N.H., for nearly 45% off current rates. This bed-and-breakfast retains all the charm guests will expect from a New England inn built in 1850 -- plus a scrumptious daily country breakfast. 

With white-water rafting season on the horizon, Travelzoo subscribers can take an adrenaline-pumping trip on the Kennebec River in West Forks with U.S. Rafting Maine, which was touted by TripAdvisor (4.5 stars) and Yelp (5 stars) users. Regularly up to $158, this full-day adventure includes all necessary equipment including a paddle, life jacket and helmet, a licensed guide and a barbecue lunch.

Travelzoo subscribers can zip across the bay at thrilling speeds during a RIB Adventure Tour on Boston Harbor. Accelerate across the open water in an inflatable speedboat and take in panoramic views of the city skyline and Harbor Islands for $45 per person, regularly $130.

Escape to the country for a guided horseback trail ride and take in sights of spring as the meadows and forests of New Hampshire come into bloom. For $36 per person, regularly $77, Travelzoo subscribers can spend the day at Charmingfare Farm with a 90-minute ride plus zoo admission in Candia, located only one hour from downtown Boston.

With this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can escape to Westport Rivers Vineyard, which was awarded the Best of New England for its wine tastings by Yankee Magazine. For $29, regularly $65, two can sip and swirl wines along the Coastal Wine Trail at the award-winning vineyard that's been praised by The Boston Globe and The New York Times.

From "Cheers" to "Good Will Hunting," explore Boston's history in movies and TV with this offer for more than 50% off a guided "Boston Movie Mile" walking tour from On Location Tours.

Take in mountain views while traversing groomed trails in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom during a guided ATV tour from NEK Adventures, which earns an impressive five stars from TripAdvisor users. For $99 per person, spend two hours riding through the countryside near St. Johnsbury, Vt., which The Boston Globe calls "a jewel in the Northeast Kingdom" for its outdoor activities.

"Spring and summer are the best times for whale watching in Massachusetts," according to USA Today. With this Local Deal, set out into the Atlantic for a four-hour whale-watching cruise with Newburyport Whale Watch during prime season. For $29 per person, regularly $50, Travelzoo subscribers can get up-close views of whales and other marine life. This tour departs from Newburyport, less than one hour north of downtown Boston.

This spring and summer, Travelzoo subscribers can set sail on the waters of Boston Harbor for a private sailing cruise with Hestia Cruises. For $299, regularly $780, up to six passengers can climb aboard the 32-foot Hestia sailboat for a 90-minute sail that saves more than 60% on the regular price. Or take a semi-private sail for $59 per person, regularly $130.

Praised by The Worcester Telegram & Gazette for its "rich, expressive and unified" sound, The Worcester Chorus is one of the oldest vocal ensembles in the country and includes both amateur and professional singers from across the region. With this exclusive offer, Travelzoo subscribers can hear the choral mainstay's concert version of the popular opera "Carmen" for 60% off the regular price.

Topical comedy troupe The Capitol Steps comes to Plymouth Memorial Hall May 11, and who better to satirize American politics than former Congressional staffers paired with professional comic actors. D.C. Theatre Scene says "their impressions are on-point" and "the company’s breadth of songs and subjects makes for an evening of laughter for both ... Democrats and Republicans." With this offer, tickets are 50% off for Travelzoo subscribers.

Come one, come all: See the sights under the big top for up to 40% off with this deal for Big Apple Circus at City Hall Plaza in Boston. "Legendarium" features all-new acts from the circus The New York Times calls "superb" and "inspired."

With this Local Deal, step aboard the Voyager III for one of the best whale-watching cruises in Boston (WGBH A-list). For $23 per person, regularly $36, set sail from the Boston Harbor for a 3-3.5-hour whale-watching cruise and spot marine life including finback whales, humpback whales and basking sharks.

"Defined by rolling hills, shady valleys and historic villages," southern Vermont rewards visitors by being "both rugged and lovely" (Frommer's). Castle Hill Resort and Spa -- an English Tudor-style stone manor rising on its own scenic overlook -- offers Travelzoo readers an exclusive package for two that saves more than 70% on current rates.

Housed in the newly renovated AAA 4-Diamond Hyatt Regency Boston, Avenue One is a downtown gem, according to Zagat. The ratings service goes on to praise the "well done New American fare" from Executive Chef Kelly Armetta's menu that incorporates local and sustainable ingredients. For $29, regularly $59, Travelzoo subscribers can dine on a three-course lunch for two at the restaurant that TripAdvisor and OpenTable users rate 4 stars.

The long-running, interactive show "Late Nite Catechism" puts the fun into Catholic school, even for adults who are well past their days in the classroom. Orchestra seats at all performances at The Larcom Theatre in Beverly are discounted by 40%-60% with this exclusive Local Deal, starting at just $14.

U.S. Olympic gymnast and original Peter Pan Cathy Rigby returns to play her signature, Tony Award-nominated role as the boy who never grew up in this touring production of the popular children's story. Tickets to "Cathy Rigby Is Peter Pan" at Wang Theatre are up to 50% off for evening performances during the show's run, including Friday and Saturday night.

"Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy," featuring characters from some of Disney's most popular movies, skates into Worcester this month. Travelzoo subscribers save up to 50% on tickets with this Local Deal.

Come one, come all: See the sights under the big top for up to 40% off with this deal for Big Apple Circus at City Hall Plaza in Boston. "Legendarium" features all-new acts from the circus The New York Times calls "superb" and "inspired."

"Fiddler on the Roof" is "among the greatest Broadway musicals" (the Chicago Tribune), boasting nine Tony Awards including Best Musical. With this Local Deal, you don't have to be a rich man to see it -- tickets to the one-night engagement at Lowell Memorial Auditorium are 40% off.

The Daily Catch opened its doors 30 years ago in Boston's North End as a "no-frills storefront" and has since expanded with two additional locations where "high-quality, fresh fare" is served according to Zagat, which rates the food "very good to excellent" (24). For $49, regularly $93, Travelzoo subscribers can savor a Sicilian-inspired dinner for two with wine at the Seaport location awarded one of Gayot's 2013 Top 10 Boston Seafood Restaurants.

Spring has officially sprung, and Travelzoo subscribers can celebrate at Boston Event Guide's annual Spring Wine Fest on April 20 or the inaugural year of Spring Beer Fest on April 19. Event tickets start at just $19 for tastings, music provided by a live DJ and door prizes.

In the foothills of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Jackson is “a quiet place in a picturesque valley" where "touches of old-world elegance remain,” according to Frommer’s. Against this backdrop of wooden homes and pine-carpeted peaks, a AAA 4-Diamond inn is offering an exclusive $179 deal -- a savings of nearly 50% on current pricing.

Learn to cook with Cook Academy at The Essex Resort & Spa, a AAA 4-Diamond culinary resort that Fodor's calls a "playground for foodies." For $75 per person, regularly $149, Travelzoo subscribers can take a three-hour hands-on cooking class at the Vermont resort recommended by USA Today. Save more with this same deal for two people for $149, regularly $298.

PBS calls "Swan Lake," set to the music of Tchaikovsky, "the most popular of all classical ballets." The Russian National Ballet Theatre performs this favorite at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 19, and tickets start at $18.50 for Travelzoo subscribers.

With films such as "Sister Act" and "Ghost" on her acting resume and TV credits that include moderating "The View" for five years running, Whoopi Goldberg is a prominent entertainer known for her unique comedic style. Tickets to her live show at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts are more than 50% off for Travelzoo subscribers.

The "North Shore adds another jewel to its crown" (The Boston Globe) with the pinky schooner Ardelle, built by Captain Harold Burnham, following in the footsteps of his family, which has been in the shipbuilding trade since the early 17th century. This spring and summer, Travelzoo subscribers can sail on the 58-foot schooner for a two-hour cruise on the harbor and get admission to the Maritime Gloucester Museum for $22, regularly $40 per person.

For $89, take to the skies over New England during an introductory flight lesson that regularly costs $159. The experts at Executive Flyers Aviation guide beginning pilots through this 70-minute experience, including more than 30 minutes behind the controls of a Cessna 172.

Luxuriate at a courtly manor inn that “makes you think of times gone by,” according to Conde Nast Traveler. Experience the epitome of elegance at the AAA 5-Diamond Mayflower Inn and Spa in Washington, Conn., where Travelzoo has negotiated a deal that offers as much savings as the hotel has accolades.

Travelzoo subscribers can feel their adrenaline pumping when they get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. For $159, accelerate down straightaways and take turns in a real race car like the one driven by Wallace, a racing legend who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame. This two-hour "Qualifier" package saves $160 on the regular price.

See the New England Revolution take on FC Dallas, the top team in the Western Conference, this weekend. With this Local Deal, subscribers can get in on the action for more than 30% off.

Improv Asylum is one of the best comedy clubs in Boston according to Time Out and CBS Boston, which praise the acts as "always funny ... you'll laugh, you'll cheer, you might even cry." For $7.50, regularly $15, visit the North End club that earns an impressive 4.5 stars from more than 150 Yelp users with a ticket to a Wednesday night show.

For $119, take to the skies over Massachusetts with North Andover Flight Academy, which recent Travelzoo readers praised for its "super nice staff" and called an "awesome experience." With this Local Deal, save more than $100 on a 50-minute flying lesson in an R-22 aircraft with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Use this deal at either the North Andover or Marlborough airports, less than an hour from downtown Boston.

Cocktails, shopping, makeovers and lifestyle consultations can all burn through your wallet pretty quickly under normal circumstances. At Shecky's "Girls Night Out," $12 buys you all that, plus priceless quality time with your friends.

Perched over the sweeping, peaceful meadows of the Berkshires, an 18th-century bed-and-breakfast is giving Travelzoo readers an exclusive $349 retreat that cuts 50% off current prices. Spend two nights at the Old Inn on the Green weekdays through June, and dine on a four-course dinner for two at the inn's acclaimed, AAA 4-Diamond restaurant, along with a tasty three-course lunch at the charming Southfield Store Cafe and daily breakfast. Weekends are also available.

Whether blanketed in powdery snow or carpeted in spring green, the White Mountains of New Hampshire form a lovely backdrop for a getaway. This exclusive 55%-off deal from the Sunset Hill House -- a grand inn boasting spectacular hilltop views -- comes with daily breakfast for two and a range of on-site activities.

With a fresh five inches of snowfall and more on the way, there’s no better time to hit the slopes for what’s left of ski season with this Local Deal at Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, Maine. For $39 per person, regularly $59, Travelzoo subscribers can get an all-day lift ticket at the resort TripAdvisor users rate 4.5 stars.

With the first hint of spring, the coastal town of Brunswick, Maine, reawakens with a bustling Maine Street, bountiful lobster bakes, festivals and more. Be there from the start with this exclusive Travelzoo deal that saves more than 45% at The Brunswick Inn. For $99, visit Sundays-Thursdays through April and also receive a free bottle of wine.

Emmy Award-nominated celebrity chef Ina Garten, alias "The Barefoot Contessa," is known for her simple takes on classic, French-inspired recipes. She'll give live cooking and entertaining advice at a one-night engagement at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, and tickets are more than 50% off for Travelzoo subscribers.

Called "simply glorious" by Gramophone Magazine, the Eric Whitacre Singers are performing at Symphony Hall with tickets for 50% off, starting at $25.50. The group won a Grammy for Best Choral Performance in 2012 for their debut album, "Light & Gold," and their second album, "Water Night," went straight to No. 1 on the iTunes classical chart.

Recognized by Rolling Stone as No. 75 of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, "Led Zeppelin II" was the English rock band's first No. 1 album in the U.S. Hear the entire song catalog played by cover band Classic Albums Live for more than 50% off at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Since opening in 1827, Durgin-Park has become a "New England landmark" serving "quintessential Yankee cuisine," according to Zagat. For $25, regularly $52, Travelzoo subscribers can have drinks and appetizers at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace institution where "tourists and locals alike devour classic New England seafood" (Boston Magazine) that Frommer's calls "delicious."

Langworthy Farm Winery is both a bed and breakfast and vineyard where the "main activity is sipping wine," according to Boston Magazine, which featured it as one of its 52 Weekend Getaways. For $29, regularly $44, Travelzoo subscribers can sip wine and sample chocolate less than a mile from the ocean in Westerly, R.I.

"Clifford the Big Red Dog Live Show" jumps out of picture books and stomps into Worcester this month. The "biggest" show around takes the stage at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, and tickets are more than 50% off.

Learn to brew beer or wine with this Local Deal from Barleycorn's Craft Brew, which was featured on NECN's "Phantom Gourmet" and rated 4 stars by Yelp users. For $139, regularly up to $275, Travelzoo subscribers can take a beer- or wine-making workshop at the Natick brewing facility and make up to six cases of beer or two cases of wine. Vouchers are good for up to six people; go with a group for less than $24 per person.