Local Deals for Denver

Escape to a mountain hideaway in Colorado Springs with this exclusively negotiated $99-per-night deal that includes breakfast for two (regularly $209). This offer from The Lodge at Garden of the Gods Club is available Sundays-Thursdays through April or make it a two-night weekend getaway for $100 more.

Saddle up and traverse the mountain trails above Estes Park with one of two Local Deals from Estes Park Horseback Riding starting at $19, regularly $40. Riders depart from the historic 19th-century Elkhorn Lodge and spend up to an hour and a half traveling around Old Man and Elkhorn mountains and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Take in a bird's-eye view of the scenery and wildlife of Colorado with this Local Deal for a hot air balloon flight. This 45-minute sunrise ride with Adventures Out West -- including breakfast and a celebratory sparkling wine toast -- starts at $125.

Located downtown near the Colorado Convention Center, La Fondue earns 4 stars from OpenTable users and received a Best of Taste award at the Taste of Colorado in 2010 and 2011, and a top-three spot in 2012. With this Local Deal, two can enjoy a full four-course fondue feast with glasses of wine for $49, regularly $108.

For the exclusively negotiated rate of $149 per night, experience what Frommer's calls "one of the best places to stay in Aspen." Tuck into a spacious room at the luxurious Hotel Jerome in Aspen for 75% off regular rates and be wowed by its "superb service."

For $59, regularly $125, Travelzoo subscribers receive an hourlong massage at the Spa at Breckenridge at BlueSky, which earns top marks on TripAdvisor for specialty lodging in Breckenridge. Located three blocks off Main Street near the Snowflake Lift, this offer is ideal for post-ski relaxation.

The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera is a "luxurious hideway" just outside of Beaver Creek, "reminiscent of a Belgium mountain-style château," says Frommer's. Escape to this secluded AAA 4-Diamond resort with a spa treatment and gourmet lunch for $89 per person, regularly $196.

Escape to a “6500-acre private reserve offering guests panoramic views of Vail Valley and the Colorado Rockies” (Luxury Travel Magazine) with a two-night getaway to the chateau-inspired 4-star Lodge & Spa at Cordillera near Beaver Creek. This exclusive deal for $299 includes a massage or facial with a glass of wine and a $25 resort credit. Stay April 1 - June 28 or Sept. 3 - Nov. 20, including weekends, when you’d regularly expect to pay nearly $600.

Designed to demystify the intricacies of different grapes and growers, wine classes from VinBoutique feature a trained sommelier showcasing an array of styles. Educate your palate and learn about proper pairing with this exclusive Local Deal for a Wine 101, Wine and Food 101 or French Wine class for $29, regularly $80, which includes tastings and appetizers.

Breckenridge Stables has been taking people on winter sleigh rides since 1985 and is ranked the No. 1 sleigh ride in Breckenridge by TripAdvisor users. With this deal, enjoy a 45-minute sleigh ride in the White River National Forest with a mug of hot cocoa for $25 per person, regularly $55.

The AAA 4-Diamond award-winning Hotel Jerome in Aspen has long been a hangout for celebrities including Jack Nicholson and John Wayne, and Aspen Magazine calls it the city's "most cherished landmark." With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can enjoy lunch or dinner at Jacob's Corner at the Hotel Jerome Aspen for half off at $19 per person, regularly $38.

Budding oenophiles can learn about wine, food pairings and the finer points of tasting with this deal from Indulge Wine School. For $59, regularly $129, subscribers will hone their knowledge with a Wine 101 class, which includes tastings of award-winning wines and instruction from a professional.

Travel to Neverland with this exclusive Local Deal for Colorado Ballet's production of "Peter Pan." Travelzoo subscribers can save 30% on seats for this modern spin on J.M. Barrie's classic, with tickets starting at $14.

This October, see the ballet company the Denver Post says "takes wings and soars." Watch Colorado Ballet bring the classic "Swan Lake" to life at Ellie Caulkins Opera House with this exclusive Local Deal. Travelzoo subscribers can get tickets to the show for just $14.

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 and recent Hall of Fame inductee. This 2-hour "Qualifier" package saves $160 on the regular price.

Stop by "Greeley's first craft distillery" and step inside a World War II-era factory, which has been repurposed to create handcrafted spirits, for some "good times" at Syntax Spirits (Greeley Tribune). For $15, regularly $32, two people can take a tour, which includes four drinks. Or for $11, regularly $22, two can opt for a tour with two drinks, paired with chips and salsa.

The AAA 4-Diamond Lodge & Spa at Cordillera provides the "quintessential Colorado experience," according to Travel + Leisure, and 5280 Magazine just named the mountain escape a "destination spa," calling it "a true escape from the daily grind" boasting "stately elegance." With this deal, subscribers can choose from a variety of spa experiences, all for $99.

The Denver Examiner enjoys the "high energy" dining room at Rialto Cafe on the 16th Street Mall, and Metromix praises the "remarkable menu" that offers food that's "wildly flavorful but not over the top." With this deal, two can enjoy dinner and drinks for $35, regularly as much as $76.

Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel Denver downtown, EDGE Restaurant & Bar was selected as "one to watch" in 5280 Magazine's Best New Restaurants 2010 feature. For $69, sit down to a four-course dinner for two at EDGE, regularly $135.

Only 30 minutes from downtown Denver, the 40-acre Evergreen Lake is "the kind other mountain towns would kill for," according to Sunset Magazine, and 5280.com says, "if you haven’t spent time in this quintessential mountain town lately, it is time to rediscover her charms." Discover (or rediscover) the idyllic waters of Evergreen Lake with this deal for an hour rental of a canoe, paddleboat or water tricycle for $9, regularly $18.

The Oxford Club Spa, a grandiose 14,000-square-foot spa and salon next to the Oxford Hotel in LoDo, offers Travelzoo subscribers an exclusive $130 worth of spa services for only $59. This luxurious spa features a full menu of services for both men and women, and this deal can be used toward any of them.

Feast on a four-course upscale fondue dinner for two at La Fondue, located in the Performing Arts District and winner of a Best of Taste award at the 2010 Taste of Colorado. For $49, enjoy four courses with wine, regularly $104.

5280 Magazine recently named EDGE Restaurant & Bar in the Four Seasons one of Denver's Top 25 Restaurants, praising the "thoroughly modern spin on tradition" with "creative and great" dishes. Gayot ranks it among its Top 10 Denver Steakhouses and Westword enjoyed its "upscale version of Colorado cuisine." Subscribers can savor a steakhouse feast for two any day of the week for $69, regularly up to $136.

The Denver Post praised the "straightforward but sophisticated" food coming from the wood-burning ovens of ignite! Denver's kitchen, and 5280.com said "the ballpark neighborhood scored another hit" when this gastropub with a rooftop deck opened in December. With this deal, two people can enjoy a three-course dinner with drinks for $35, regularly as much as $67.94.

Surrounded by pine-speckled mountains 30 minutes from downtown Denver, the 40-acre Evergreen Lake is "the kind other mountain towns would kill for," according to Sunset Magazine. 5280.com adds that "if you haven’t spent time in this quintessential mountain town lately, it is time to rediscover her charms." Discover (or rediscover) the idyllic waters of Evergreen with this deal for a one-hour canoe or paddleboat rental for $9 (reg. $16).

Evergreen Lake is "the kind other mountain towns would kill for," according to Sunset Magazine, which also named it one of the top 10 skating experiences in the West. 5280 Magazine adds, "if you haven’t spent time in this quintessential mountain town lately, it is time to rediscover her charms." With this deal, hit the ice with skate rental and ice access for two for $12, regularly $24.

730 South, a Bonnie Brae-area restaurant, earned an OpenTable Diners' Choice Award for being great for brunch, and 5280 Magazine calls the cuisine "eclectic" and praises the "friendly neighborhood atmosphere." For $19, receive brunch and unlimited mimosas for two, regularly $40.

Onthesnow.com likes the family-friendly Sunlight Mountain Resort, praising the "beautiful views of majestic Mount Sopris and the surrounding Elk Mountain Range" and the range of ski runs that "satisfy all levels of abilities." With this deal, hit the Sunlight slopes all throughout the season with two adult or child lift tickets for $49, regularly $110.

Skip the trip to the store and order six bottles of premium wine with this Local Deal from Virgin Wines, part of the world-renowned Virgin brand. Virgin Wines, which just arrived in the U.S. last year, is now offering Travelzoo subscribers a case of wine worth up to $94 for only $29. Sales tax and shipping charges of $19.99 are not included.

Located a block from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Prime Steakhouse dry ages all of its meats in-house before cooking them over an open mesquite flame. For $69, regularly, $146, two can enjoy a four-course dinner with an option for surf and turf at this downtown restaurant, which earns a 4-star rating from OpenTable users.

Purchase six gourmet cupcakes at Happy Cakes Bakeshop for only $9 (regularly $18). Travelzoo subscribers also receive one of the bakeshop's newest offering, a French macaroon (valued at $2), which is a luscious filling sandwiched between two chewy meringue cookies.

With fresh pasta made by hand daily and a focus on local products, DiFranco's is "truly a unique and fresh take on homemade Italian food," according to Metromix. Thrillist says the eatery and market captures the feeling of a "gregarious" Sunday dinner, and 303 Magazine adds that DiFranco's is "oh so delicioso." With this offer, two can sample anything on the menu along with a couple drinks for $19, regularly $42. Four can dine for $35, regularly $84, and save even more.

Sneak away to the Cuchara Valley of southern Colorado, deemed a "true mountain rural setting" by Fodor's, with an exclusive $99 two-night getaway for two at the quaint La Veta Inn. Stay in a guest room featuring art inspired by local artists and get breakfast for two each morning, as well as two Southwestern appetizers paired with two flights of margaritas.

Last spring, Matrix Fitness Center & Spa won Spa Week's Luxe Award for Best Medi-Spa -- a nationwide contest based solely on consumer votes. Now, for more than 55% off, Travelzoo subscribers can unwind with a 90-minute hot stone massage and a pampering foot treatment at this award-winning spa located minutes from downtown Denver in Capitol Hill.

Travel + Leisure magazine recently named the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail one of the 500 World's Best Hotels for 2012 -- the only property in Vail to land on the prestigious list. Now, Travelzoo subscribers can experience this European-inspired mountain retreat's AAA 4-Diamond restaurant, Ludwig's, with a three-course dinner for $35, regularly $72.

Gather some friends and visit Crú, which News 4 recently named one of the best wine bars in the Denver area and Citysearch users give a 5-star rating. For $29, receive shared plates and wine flights for two, regularly $64. This deal is valid at both Denver-area locations -- downtown's Larimer Square and Park Meadows.

After praising its "satisfying, creative and authentic Spanish dishes," 5280 Magazine selected Ondo's Spanish Tapas Bar as one of Denver's eight best new restaurants. Now, for $30, Travelzoo subscribers can enjoy $60 worth of any tapas on the menu at this Cherry Creek restaurant. Also receive two glasses of house wine or cava, sparkling Spanish wine.

Head to Cherry Creek for a luxe spa manicure and pedicure with wine at Oxygen Salon and Spa, rated 4.5 stars on Citysearch. This exclusive Travelzoo Local Deal is just $25, regularly $45.

Experience a half-day guided snowshoe tour to St. Mary's Glacier for $49 per person (regularly $99). Fodor's calls the glacier a "vision of alpine splendor" and references the "sparkling sapphire lake" at its base. This tour is designed for all abilities, including first-time snowshoers.

Tee off at popular City of Denver Municipal Courses -- including top spots like City Park, about which the Denver Post enthuses that "the view from the No. 8 hole ... is unmatched" -- with a savings of more than $400. For $195, regularly up to $612, visit any or all six courses for multiple rounds of golf and small-group lessons that you can use at your leisure through the end of the year.

Race down the rapids of the Colorado, Eagle or Arkansas River with Nova Guides, voted the Best Whitewater Rafting Guides by the Vail Daily in 2010. For $49, Travelzoo subscribers get $100 to spend on a Nova Guides rafting trip, which range from half-day to full-day adventures and include gear (helmet, wet suit, life jacket, splash top and river shoes) plus a snack or boxed lunch.

Yahoo! Sports says SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch is "one of Colorado's gems that deserves more recognition," and Westword calls the ski and snowboard runs "intimate."

The pilots and instructors of TYJ Global have been flying the skies above Denver for more than a decade and have spent nearly 30,000 hours in the air training hundreds of helicopter pilots. With this Local Deal, rookie flyers can spend an hour learning to fly a helicopter including a half hour of airtime for $75, regularly $150.

5280 Magazine named Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar one of Denver's Best New Restaurants this year, praising the French fare with "modern sensibilities that isn't stuffy or trite," and Gayot lists it as one of Denver's Top 10 Brunch Restaurants. With this deal, two can enjoy either brunch or lunch for $25, regularly up to $54. Four people can dine for $49, regularly as much as $108.

Travel + Leisure magazine named the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail one of the 500 World's Best Hotels for 2012 -- the only property in Vail to land on the prestigious list. Now, Travelzoo subscribers can experience this European-inspired mountain retreat's AAA 4-Diamond restaurant, Ludwig's, with a three-course dinner for $35, regularly $69.

The New York Times lauds the cooking at Solera Restaurant, calling one dish "a triumph of textures and flavors," and 5280 magazine says the Park Hill eatery is one of the city's seven perfect dates. With this Travelzoo-exclusive deal, two can dine on a three-course dinner paired with wine for $69, regularly $140.

Opened just two weeks ago in Cherry Creek North, La Merise has already impressed us with its authentic French cuisine and intimate setting, tucked a few steps below street level on Third Avenue. We've negotiated an exclusive deal for Travelzoo subscribers: a $49 dinner for two, regularly $92.80.

Located at Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton, Fresh offers a three-service package for more than half off. For $59, indulge in a spa manicure with shellac upgrade, a spa pedicure and a facial -- plus a glass of wine.

Denver Examiner enjoys the "high energy" dining room at Rialto Cafe on the 16th Street Mall, and Metromix praises the "remarkable menu" that offers food that's "wildly flavorful but not over the top." With this deal, two can enjoy dinner and drinks for $39, regularly as much as $81.

The Denver Post says there's "relaxed, distinctly Denver attitude" at miniBAR, which brings "a little edge" to Cherry Creek. For $19, two people can share any four cocktails, beers or glasses of wine plus any two appetizers at this hot spot, regularly up to $47.