Local Deals for Chicago

Now visitors who want to experience the charm of downtown Dubuque in the summertime can stay at one of the top hotels in town for nearly 60% off regular rates. For $99 per night Sundays-Thursdays through July, two people can sink into overnight accommodations in an Executive Queen room at Hotel Julien, rated the No. 1 hotel in Dubuque by TripAdvisor readers and featured on Midwest Living Magazine's most recent list of the Top New Places To Stay.

After getting his start selling fresh crepes at farmers markets around Chicago and the suburbs as well as the FliP Crepe booth at the French Market in the West Loop, French-born chef Antoine Elie and his team of instructors now bring their top-rated culinary knowledge to the masses with a series of classes at FliP Chefs. With this offer, Travelzoo subscribers can choose from a half-dozen different cooking classes starting at $29.

Both the RedEye and ABC-7 recommend a rental from the Chicago Electric Boat Company as a great way to get on the river during the spring and summer (especially during the Navy Pier fireworks!), and Yelpers award these cruises 4.5 stars. With this deal, gather up to 10 friends and set sail on a two- or three-hour BYOB Chicago River cruise any day of the week this summer. 

Publications like Allure, Self, Time Out Chicago, The New York Times and Chicago Tribune have covered the array of spa services offered by the Tiffani Kim Institute. Furthermore, the Chicago Sun-Times called Kim a "beauty expert." With this Local Deal, subscribers can receive up to $1000 worth of any spa service they choose at this River North spa for half off. 

Centerstage Chicago says anyone entering the kitchen at Bespoke Cuisine will "discover a new way to dine" during its BYOB cooking parties, rated 4-stars by Yelpers. With this offer, Travelzoo subscribers can don an apron and learn to create a multi-course menu of their choice for $45 per person, regularly $80 each.

West Suburban Living likes the "upscale" offerings from Artisan Table, and the Daily Herald recently praised the farm-to-table fare presented by chef Sean Curry, including the "perfectly prepared" dry-rubbed rib-eye steak. Two can sit down for dinner with wine and try anything on the menu for $39, regularly $84, or four can dine for $75 and save even more. 

The Peoria Journal-Star says that Urbana's Stone Creek Golf Club is "an interesting and enjoyable-to-play golf course [and] is a trip well worth the time." With this offer, a round with cart rental, range balls and a drink start at $35 at this links-style course GolfLink.com gives 4 stars.

Travelzoo subscribers can drive or ride in a real NASCAR race car and save 50% or more on regular prices. Choose between a three-hour experience that puts you behind the wheel or a three-lap ride-along with a professional racing instructor.

The Chicago Sun-Times, The Washington Post and Outside Magazine all recommend trips from Wateriders as a great way to see Chicago from the river, and CBS' The Early Show listed it among "The Best of the Windy City." With this offer, take to the Chicago River and watch the sky light up overhead during fireworks tours on Wednesday and Saturday nights while saving up to 50% off, or visit during weekdays and rent a kayak for one or two people. 

Upon its opening, Golf Magazine named Harbor Shores to its list of "Best Golf Courses You Can Play" (2010). Since then, this Jack Nicklaus-designed course with views of Lake Michigan has been praised by MichiganGolf for being "as scenic as it is challenging" and by Cybergolf.com as "a premier destination for golfers from throughout the Midwest." Travelzoo subscribers can reserve tee times seven days a week starting at $59.

When Chicago's iconic Shedd Aquarium introduced its Extraordinary Experiences program to visitors, it was met with fanfare: Crain's Chicago Business called the Beluga Encounter "a hit," while the Chicago Tribune praised the Trainer for a Day program as "awesome," "[like] an amazing dream." With this offer, Travelzoo subscribers have the unique opportunity to be among the few people to reserve these once-in-a-lifetime encounters for half off, starting at $125.

The Chicago Tribune calls it a "best bet," Metromix says "it'll float your boat" and CBS Chicago simply calls the Tall Ship Red Witch one of the best boat trips in and around the Windy City. Chart a course for summertime fun and indulge your inner Captain Jack with a skyline or fireworks cruise on this classic sailing vessel. Each of these deals saves 50% on the normal rate and can be booked starting on May 15. 

Chicago Magazine calls Ada Street a "diamond in the rough" and named the well-hidden restaurant owned by DMK Restaurant Group to their list of Best New Restaurants for 2012. The Chicago Reader says that chef Zoe Schor (who has worked for both legendary American chef Thomas Keller and Top Chef's Tom Colicchio) sets a high standard with her "tasty and thoughtful dishes." Two can dine for $99, regularly $180; reserve a table for four at $195 and save even more.

"Catch Me If You Can," a hit musical based on the Steven Spielberg movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, opens in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre this week. Tickets are now more than 50% off to the musical nominated for four Tony Awards during its run on Broadway.

The world premiere of "Big Fish" opens this week at the Oriental Theatre. Travelzoo subscribers can be among the first to see the show before it goes to Broadway and save more than 45% on tickets. Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz stars in the musical adaptation of the 2003 film directed by Tim Burton.

Based on Green Day's Grammy Award-winning album, Broadway hit "American Idiot" is coming to the Cadillac Palace Theatre next month. Tickets are mare than 35% off for the two-time Tony Award-winning musical.

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.

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, award-winning Irish play "Stones in His Pockets" opens at Skokie's Northlight Theatre. Tickets are half off for performances March 16 - April 13.

The Cubs take on the Cardinals and White Sox in the coming weeks, and Travelzoo subscribers can witness the matchups first hand with up to 40% off rooftop tickets. Take in amazing views of Wrigleyville and the city skyline and savor unlimited food and drink, including bratwursts and beer.

The Sun-Times calls The Parthenon "legendary," and the Chicago Reader says that "year in and year out, it's one of Chicago's best buys for flavor." With this offer for $35, regularly $70, two can take a tour of Greek cuisine during a five-course feast; The Parthenon recently updated its menu, adding new favorites to a long list of classic dishes.