Local Deals for Columbus

The Travel Channel calls Ace Adventure Resort an extreme resort to check out, saying that "rafters will delight in the whitewater found on the Gauley and the New Rivers." Starting at $75, Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 50% on a two-night camping and rafting getaway at this 1,500-acre park in the West Virginia wild.

The Daily News calls "Totem" "a terrific ... new production," and The New York Times proclaims the show features "supremely talented acrobats, daredevils and clowns." Get access to tickets before the general public with this presale offer for shows in Columbus starting $25.

Washingtonian Magazine says of West Virginia's Canaan Valley Resort that few properties "at twice the price can match the variety of fun." This ski deal, exclusive to Travelzoo subscribers, is available for $89 and knocks 45% off the package price of an overnight stay plus daily lift tickets to ski the mountain. Two-night packages for weekdays and weekends are also available with the same extras.

Ride the rapids of the Lower New River in Lansing, W.V., this spring with this Local Deal from Adventures on the Gorge, which TripAdvisor users rate 4.5 stars from more than 65 reviews. For $149 per person, this full-day rafting trip includes all required gear, wetsuit, lunch and two nights of tent camping. Regularly $308, this offer also includes admission to TreeTops Canopy Tour, Gravity Zip Line or TimberTrek Aerial Adventure Park.

Plan a serene spring and summer getaway at Sawmill Creek Resort, a sprawling destination resort on the shores of Lake Erie in Huron, Ohio. The resort offers an exclusive $99-per-night  deal Sundays-Thursdays in May and June, reflecting a savings of more than 50% on current rates.

Ski for half off with this winter deal for Clear Fork Resort in Butler, which has been producing snow since Nov. 24, and currently has a base layer of 13 inches. Take advantage of an all-day lift ticket for $20, regularly $46.

The Detroit Free Press calls Jim Chamberlin "the man of steelhead" due to his prolific career fishing for trout in the famed "Steelhead Alley" area of Northeast Ohio. With this Local Deal from his company, Fish With Jim Outfitters, Travelzoo subscribers can set off on a guided river fishing trip including gear for $99 (regularly $250) during the height of the season.

Zagat calls Sushi Rock "happening" and "metropolitan" and rates the cuisine "very good to excellent" (23). OpenTable users also give the Cleveland location a rating of 4 stars. With this Local Deal, two people can sit down to a dinner of prime steak and other Japanese-American favorites for $59, regularly $105.

Dropzone.com users rate Start Skydiving in Middletown the top skydiving company in Ohio and the second in the country, and our research shows the company offers some of the lowest rates in the state. With this exclusive Local Deal, Start is lowering rates even further: For $119, regularly $259, one person can feel the adrenaline rush of a tandem skydive from more than 10,000 feet.

From "Batman" to "Buffy," meet celebrities and comic book writers and artists face-to-face at the Mid-Ohio Comic Con. Two-day tickets to the Oct. 22-23 convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center are now 60% off.

Take a trip back in time to the Tudor-mansion-inspired Club at Hillbrook in the charming village of Chagrin Falls, tucked away in northeast Ohio. A romantic respite for two is priced exclusively at $149 per night Tuesdays-Saturdays Feb. 1 - May 11 and Tuesdays-Thursdays May 14-30.

The Detroit Free Press calls Jim Chamberlin "the man of steelhead" due to his prolific career fishing for trout in the famed "Steelhead Alley" area of Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania. With this Local Deal from Fish With Jim Outfitters, Travelzoo subscribers can set off on a guided river fishing trip including gear for $119 (regularly $275).

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 will share their expertise in a Nature & Landscape seminar. For $99 per person, regularly $195, take part in this all-day experience.

We've negotiated a deal on a luxurious facial package at 72 Aveda salons and spas nationwide for $49 -- up to 60% off the regular price. This Travelzoo exclusive is only on sale for 72 hours.

The Travel Channel calls Ace Adventure Resort an extreme resort to check out, saying that "rafters will delight in the whitewater found on the Gauley and the New Rivers." Starting at $75, Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 50% on a two-night camping and rafting getaway at this 1,500-acre park in the West Virginia wild.

Nestle into a European-style country house with ivy growing over its cottage-like exterior. The Hillbrook Inn & Spa in Charles Town is perched on the eastern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a region dubbed one of "eight perfect day trips from Washington, D.C." by Travel + Leisure. Save up to 40% with this exclusive $149 offer for travel weekdays through Oct. 10, 2013. Two guests can surround themselves with cherry wood furnishings and deep interior hues with an overnight stay, plus receive breakfast and $75 in credits.

One of Midwest Living Magazine’s Top 50 Most Romantic Hotels in the Midwest now offers a 48% savings on current rates. The Cincinnatian Hotel, a AAA 4-Diamond downtown hotel, is offering exclusive pricing through April: $129 per night in a Standard King room, $149 per night midweek in a recently renovated Deluxe King room, and $249 per night in a Junior Suite. Plus, guests receive a $50 dining credit (or $100 with Junior Suites).

Recently featured on the Travel Channel as one of the the most "Extreme Resorts," the 1,500-acre ACE Adventure Resort is stocked with activities to fulfill those seeking an adrenaline boost and complete with enough nature for those looking for a serene getaway. With this exclusively negotiated deal, two people can spend two nights in the West Virginia wilderness for $249 plus receive a $200 activity credit. Travel through May, including weekends, while saving 50% on regular pricing.

Royal Shakespeare Company's "Julius Caesar" stops in Columbus for a limited engagement at Southern Theatre next week. Weekday performances are 50% off for the play called "vibrant" by The New York Times.

Time magazine calls "War Horse," winner of five 2011 Tony Awards including Best Play, "a landmark theater event." See this story of friendship and courage, told through "inspired puppetry" (San Francisco Chronicle), with this two-for-one offer for performances at Ohio Theatre.