Local Deals for Denver

Row through class III rapids on the Arkansas River and enjoy the surrounding Rocky Mountain scenery with this Local Deal from River Runners. For $29 per person, regularly $58, take a half-day Bighorn Sheep Canyon rafting trip, which includes all the necessary gear.

For $45, Travelzoo subscribers can savor a sushi dinner with drinks at i-Fish Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar, which opened this March near Coors Field and has garnered praise from 5280 magazine for its skilled sushi chefs' "classic preparations." This dinner for two is regularly up to $111.

For $45 per person, Travelzoo subscribers can attend the 7th annual Denver International Wine Festival, located for the first time at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Regularly $85, this deal includes one general admission ticket to the Grand Tasting of International Wines, showcasing more than 400 wines, beers and spirits.

Even though Ivy at the Glenn has only been open since November, Westword already recommends the cuisine, describing it as "sophisticated ... with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients." 5280.com calls the space at The Streets at SouthGlenn "romantic," and Out of Denver Magazine praises the restaurant as "elegant." With this deal, two can enjoy a four-course dinner for $55, regularly $105.

Outer Edge Performance has received praise for its outdoor activities from the Denver Post and NPR, and the company's trained expedition leaders have years of climbing experience (many are certified by the American Mountain Guides Association). With this offer, harness up and hit the slopes with a half-day ice climbing experience for $49, regularly $95. Half-day spring and summer rock climbs can also be booked in advance for $29, regularly $65.

The Denver Post calls the Red Square Euro Bistro and its European cuisine "a gift from Russia...with love," and Frommer's loves the "excellent entrees" and the menu's French and Asian influences. With this exclusive Local Deal, two can enjoy three courses of bistro favorites alongside drinks from the expansive vodka and cocktail list for $49, regularly $106.50.

Skip the trip to the store and get premium wine delivered to your doorstep with this Local Deal from The Finest Bottle. This online wine shop is offering Travelzoo subscribers $75 worth of any wines sold on its website for only $25. With some bottles priced as low as $13, you could get as many as five bottles for this price.

Ride the rapids of the Arkansas River with this deal for rafting trips from Rock-N-Row, which start at $19 for Travelzoo subscribers. Take in views of wilderness while paddling through Bighorn Canyon, pass beneath one of the world's highest suspension bridges while shooting through the Royal Gorge, or take a "Duckies" trip in a smaller 2-person raft.

For $149, get behind the wheel of an exotic sports car and live out the dream of driving a Lamborghini or Ferrari at high speeds on a closed course. Recent Travelzoo subscribers who used this deal call it a "once in a lifetime experience." This thrilling opportunity from Imagine Lifestyles includes three laps around an autocross course at Mile High Stadium in Denver and regularly costs $500 per driver.

Vail-Beaver Creek Magazine likes the "intimate dining" offered by Vista at Arrowhead and praises the "commanding views of ... the endless beauty of Colorado," and Urbanspoon users give the restaurant a 4.5-star rating. With this exclusive deal, we've negotiated a three-course dinner for one for $29.49, more than half off the normal price of $64.50.

5280 magazine praises 1515 Restaurant for its "innovative" cuisine, which incorporates molecular gastronomy and contemporary American cooking, and ABC 7 A-List voters rank it the Best New American restaurant in Denver. Head to 1515 Market Street for a four-course dinner for two with champagne for $59, regularly $131. 

For just $20, Travelzoo subscribers can treat themselves to a manicure and pedicure at Blossom Nail Salon, which opened its doors earlier this year just off Sixth Avenue in Montclair. This luxe one-hour service is regularly $45.

Denver's Restaurant Examiner calls Randolph's Restaurant & Bar a "hidden treasure," and even though it was named for newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, Metromix says "you don't have to be a titan of industry to enjoy a meal at Randolph's." For $59, two diners will enjoy a three-course dinner with drinks, regularly $122.

Four Seasons Hotel Denver recently opened this fall in the heart of downtown and with it comes EDGE Restaurant & Bar, a swanky, progressive American steakhouse. For $99, experience this new hot spot with a four-course dinner for two while saving more than 50% on the regular price. In this month's issue of 5280 Magazine, EDGE Restaurant was selected as "Ones to Watch" in the Best New Restaurants article.

Metromix adores H Burger, saying "how many adjectives can we use to describe how h-awesome HBurger is?" Denver diners agree, awarding the eatery a 4-star rating on Urbanspoon and naming it the People's Choice award winner at the inaugural Denver Burger Battle in 2010. With this deal, two can sample starters, burgers and cocktails or milkshakes for $25, regularly as much as $51.

"There's no shame in eating dessert first -- or in pairing it with a decadent cocktail" at Crave Dessert Bar & Lounge, according to the Denver Post, which calls the downtown Denver lounge "a safe space to live the lush life." With this deal, two people can enjoy craft cocktails and sweet-tooth-indulging desserts made entirely in-house for $29, regularly $64.

Taste Chef Michael Long's "genius" (5280 magazine) at his latest venture, Aria in Cherry Creek. For $39, regularly $78, two people can savor three courses of what the Denver Post calls "creative, whimsical" fare.

The Denver Post praised the "straightforward but sophisticated" food coming from the wood-burning ovens of ignite! Denver's kitchen, and 5280 Magazine said "the ballpark neighborhood scored another hit" when this gastropub opened. With this deal, two people can enjoy a three-course dinner with drinks for $39, regularly as much as $76.95.

Fodor's says, "if ever there was a classic picture-postcard Rockies view, Estes Park has it." Sit back and take in the "stunning backdrop" of this gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park on a carriage ride drawn by stately draft horses for just $9, regularly $18 per person. This 20-minute ride with Colorado Carriage and Wagon includes a bottle of water and a quarter-pound cookie from Grandma's Mountain Cookies and takes guests on a tour of downtown Estes Park.

Amid the bustle of Writer Square, the quaint, European-style Cafe Colore offers a "mellow vibe" (Westword). A local gem rated 4 stars by OpenTable and TripAdvisor reviewers, the cozy Italian eatery is offering Travelzoo subscribers a dinner with wine for two people for just $35, or 50% off.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you loop around Pikes Peak International Raceway in a real race car. With this $199 Local Deal for the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience, Travelzoo subscribers will learn to drive a real race car stock car before taking the wheel at this pro track just south of Colorado Springs. This 2.5-hour "Shootout" package saves $200 on the regular price.

Boulder Magazine praises Restaurant 4580 as "a neighborhood gem, with fantastic food and drink," and Denver Life Magazine says the bistro has "perfected the combination of sophistication, natural, fresh ingredients and excellent service." With this exclusive Local Deal, two can take in acclaimed views of the surrounding foothills and enjoy a three-course dinner with drinks for $49, regularly $102.

Get a taste of what chef Michael Long -- a "mad genius in the kitchen" according to Denver Westword -- is cooking up at his latest venture, Aria in Cherry Creek, which was one of 5280's "Ones to Watch" before it opened in December . For $69, this buzzed-about new restaurant is offering Travelzoo subscribers a five-course chef's tasting menu for two -- regularly $138.

With its crisp white decor, colored lights, chandeliers and plush sofas, LoDo's Fluff Bar is "chic [and] upscale" (Westword), and the Denver Post says the salon/cocktail bar mixes an "elegant and trendy bar atmosphere with an equally trendy hair salon." Get a taste of the "drinking-and-beautifying fun" (Denver Post) with this deal for a manicure and Champagne cocktail for just $19 (reg. $38). Or, take advantage of two other deals we've negotiated for subscribers.

After working in famed Chicago kitchens like Michelin-starred Boka and the nationally renowned Big Star, chef Matt Collier relocated to Denver and helped create T/ACO. The Denver Post says the urban taqueria in LoDo serves "the best tacos we have tasted in a while," adding that "the food stole our hearts." With this deal, two can share upscale Mexican food and margaritas for $29, regularly up to $63.

This March, the Colorado Avalanche will lace up for a home game against the Dallas Stars, and tickets are now up to 50% off for Travelzoo subscribers. Game tickets start at $29, regularly $59, with no additional fees for this matchup at Pepsi Center.

The National Western Stock Show has been a Denver destination event for more than a century, and the Denver Post says that "to say the West comes alive in Denver during the [show] is no exaggeration." The Denver Business Journal adds that the annual show is "a feast for the senses." With this deal, two can attend the "Colorado vs. The World" rodeo matinee on opening day for more than half off.

Zagat praises the "artfully prepared" mountain cuisine at Golden Eagle Inn Restaurant of Beaver Creek, rating both the food and service as "very good to excellent" (22). Vail Beaver Creek Magazine says owner and maitre d' Don Bird exemplifies "the epitome of service." With this deal, purchase a three-course dinner for $29 per person, regularly $58. 

With a view of the Continental Divide, Granby Ranch offers skiers of all skill levels "uncrowded slopes and varied terrain" (OnTheSnow.com), and Yahoo Sports' GrindTV says this family-friendly resort "deserves more recognition than it receives." With this deal, all-day lift tickets start at $29, offering a discount for adults, children and seniors.

For $149, Travelzoo subscribers can learn how to fly a plane over scenic Colorado for more than $200 off. Get hands-on flying experience during a two-hour lesson with a FAA Certified Flight Instructor at McAir Aviation in Broomfield, an in-depth session that normally costs $358. 

Located in the historic Baker neighborhood, Namaste Pure Designs Salon is an Aveda Concept location ranked on the Salon Today 200 list. With this deal, one can enjoy an hourlong massage and facial for $79, regularly $200, at a spa that earns a 4-star Yelp rating. 

The Denver Post calls Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar a "comfortable urban bistro" at the helm of one of "Denver's hottest chefs," Sergio Romero, alongside Robert Thompson, a two-time Westword Best New Restaurant winner. Now Travelzoo subscribers can experience this new hot spot -- adjacent to the Performing Arts District and the 16th Street Mall -- with dinner for two for $59.

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.

Take in mountain views while traversing groomed trails in White River National Forest with this exclusive Local Deal for a snowmobile tour from Nova Guides, which earns 4.5 stars from TripAdvisor users. For $89, regularly $190, up to two people can share a snowmobile and spend two hours riding near Vail on these tours that Vail Daily says "take a big bite out of winter."

5280 Magazine says that the "small Southern touches … consistently turn the breakfast and lunch offerings into something special" at The Universal, a new spot in Sunnyside. Eater Denver praises the restaurant's wide-ranging menu for providing "a great lunching destination for indecisive types." With this deal, select breakfast or lunch for two for $19, regularly up to $40. 

Praised as "hip and modern" by the Denver Westword, Black Pearl Restaurant focuses on New American cuisine with a unique twist on home-style cooking. Enjoy lunch for two at this South Pearl Street restaurant -- recommended by the Denver Post for its "relaxed, breezy" midday vibe -- for $25. This meal, which includes any two entrees and two desserts, regularly costs $52.

Even before it opened, Kachina Southwestern Grill was making news -- Eater Denver listed it as one of the fall's most anticipated openings. And despite only being open since September, it has racked up praise from OpenTable users: Dozens award Kachina a 4.5-star rating. With this deal, two can dine on three courses with drinks for $49, regularly up to $102.

Hanson's Grill & Tavern earns 4-star reviews from the users of Urbanspoon, Metromix calls it "excellent" and The Denver Post praises the South Pearl Street eatery as a "fine dining option [with] a handsome interior." With this deal, two can sit down to Sunday brunch with cocktails for $19, regularly $38.

Head to Sixth Avenue for an Italian dinner at Campagna Salumi Bar & Pizzeria, whose food Westwood says is "damn good". For $25, two people can order any two pizzas or pastas from the menu with an antipasti and dessert to share, regularly $50.

Cruise past nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline “ringed by red cliffs that twist off into 96 major canyons and countless inlets” (Fodor’s). This exclusive offer from Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas includes three- or four-day getaways aboard a selection of houseboats. Rates start at $809 for a boat that sleeps 10 (rate is for all guests, not per person), making a three-day trip about $80 per person.

Cozy up and take in stunning views of the Rockies at a AAA 4-Diamond resort that Frommer's calls "an outstanding choice." This exclusive $99 deal, a 50% savings, at the lodge-style Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs includes an overnight stay in an upgraded room and full hot breakfast buffet for two. Extend your trip to two nights for $80 more, including breakfast daily.

Traverse on horseback mountain trails above Estes Park -- at elevations up to 9,000 feet. This Local Deal for $35, regularly $70, starts off with a 90-minute trail ride with views of the Continental Divide and Longs Peak, followed by breakfast at the historic Elkhorn Lodge, built in 1884.

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.

For $25, Travelzoo subscribers can receive a spa manicure and pedicure at Arbach's Goodhair in the heart of Denver Tech Center, regularly $58.

Metromix praises the excellent atmosphere at Hanson's Grill & Tavern on Old South Pearl, and CBS Denver loves the neighborhood restaurant's honey-kissed fried chicken, calling it some of the city's best. With this deal, two can enjoy dinner and drinks at this Denver Post-praised "fine dining option" for $35, regularly $76.

Taru Sushi in Westminster boasts "some of the best and most innovative sushi rolls in the Denver metro area," according to Asian Avenue Magazine. We negotiated a deal for Travelzoo subscribers to order $40 worth of any food or beverage from the menu for just $20.

Matrix Fitness and Spa earned a Spa Week Luxe Award for Best Medi-Spa, Out Front Magazine's readers named it their OUTStanding Health/Day Spa, and Yelp and Citysearch users give it a 4-star rating. With this deal, Travelzoo subscribers can enjoy a full spa day with a massage, facial and amenity access for $99, regularly $205.

This year's inaugural Rodeo All-Star at the National Western Complex -- a century-long Denver destination that Denver Business Journal calls "a feast for your senses" -- will draw top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation to compete in seven events including bull and bareback riding and steer wrestling. Watch the first or second semifinal rounds on April 5 or April 6 from a Price Level 2 seat for $18 (reg. $35).

Take in Rocky Mountain views from the comfort of a historic hotel in Estes Park, Colo., which Fodor's calls "one of Colorado's great old hotels, impeccably maintained in its historic state, yet with all the modern conveniences." The Stanley Hotel is offering an exclusive $149-per-night deal, saving nearly 50% on current prices. Travel Sundays-Thursdays through June and September-November. Stay on the weekends for $30 more.

Hit the links at Omni Interlocken Resort Golf Club, which Golf Magazine rated one of the best in the Rocky Mountain region. For $75, this deal includes a round of golf, cart rental and lunch with a drink at the clubhouse, regularly $151.