Local Deals for Detroit

Real Detroit Weekly names Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes the Best Creperie in the city with "crepes so good, you'll want to eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner" (Metromix). For $15, regularly $32.50, Travelzoo subscribers can enjoy sweet or savory crepes and drinks for two.

Soar over the parks and lakes of Michigan during a flight tour from American Aces Aviation in New Hudson, less than 40 minutes from downtown Detroit. With this Local Deal, two people can take a 30-minute flight in a Cessna 172 for $65, regularly $99. Upgrade to a full hour flight for $125 for an even greater savings -- just over $60 per person -- regularly $199.

Travelzoo subscribers can get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. For $124, 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 at the Toledo Speedway saves $125 on the regular price.

Less than an hour north of Grand Rapids, Travelzoo subscribers can escape to the Michigan timberlands with a two-hour private sunrise or sunset horseback trail ride and picnic for two. For $75, save more than 50% on this exclusive package that explores 2,200 acres of forest lands with a chance to spot wildlife such as white-tailed deer, wild turkeys and rabbits.

Zagat awards The Hill Seafood & Chophouse a rare rating of "extraordinary to perfection" (28), saying the Grosse Pointe Farms restaurant is the kind of place “'to dress up and wear a little Brooks Brothers.'” For $59, regularly $107, two people can dine any night of the week and experience the "correct service, handsome table appointments, serene atmosphere" praised by The Detroit News.

We've negotiated a deal just in time for Mother's Day at the AAA 4-Diamond Westin Book Cadillac, which The New York Times hailed as "an emblem of a revitalized downtown." For $99, regularly $175, unwind with a massage or facial package at the historic hotel's Spa Book Cadillac, praised recently by Travelzoo subscribers for its "quality of service," "friendly staff" and "beautiful surroundings."

Take advantage of the warm temperatures outside and all through summer with a sunset paddleboard tour on either Walled Lake or White Lake for $38 per person, regularly $70. Recent Travelzoo readers who used this deal "loved the paddleboarding experience" and are "looking forward to going again this summer with friends." Save even more with this same tour for two for $70, regularly $140.

Travelzoo subscribers can get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. For $199, 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 at the Michigan International Speedway saves $200 on the regular price.

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.

With this Local Deal, discover a "little piece of heaven on Earth" (Examiner.com) at Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, which TripAdvisor users rate an impressive 4.5 stars. For $5 per person, Travelzoo subscribers can save 50% on one-day admission to the pristine park -- a "labor of love and peacefulness" (Examiner.com) -- less than 30 miles from Toledo in Elmore.

Catch the next up-and-coming comic with this Local Deal for an evening for two at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, which CBS Detroit calls one of the best comedy clubs in the region and earns a 4-star rating from Yelp users. For $12, Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 60% on show admission at the club that has hosted the likes of Tim Allen, Ellen DeGeneres and Drew Carey.

Soar over farmlands, inland lakes and forests during a tandem skydive jump from Capital City Skydiving, which CBS Detroit ranks as one of the best destinations for skydivers in the region. For $169, regularly $324, Travelzoo subscribers can take a leap with this skydiving adventure available weekends starting May 25.

As one of only a handful of Arnold Palmer-designed courses in Michigan, Coyote Preserve Golf Club in Fenton provides a challenging play with its varied elevations and deep ravines boasting a 4.5-star rating on Golf Digest's Places to Play scale. With this Local Deal, tee off anytime Monday-Thursday for a round for $29, regularly $60 per golfer. Or reserve a tee time all day Friday and after 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays for $35, regularly $70.

The Globe and Mail describes Wings & Slicks' stunt-driving course as akin to being "on the set of an action movie." For $279, regularly $699, find out what it's like to be a stunt driver by spending half a day learning about and executing elaborate tricks in a BMW.

The 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, "Memphis" comes to Detroit for the first time this week, and tickets are up to 50% off for Travelzoo subscribers. 

At The Whitney, Travelzoo subscribers can "dine like royalty," according to Zagat, which calls the Detroit 19th century landmark and fine-dining destination "gorgeous" and "upscale." With this deal, visit this storied, turn-of-the-century mansion Gayot calls "one of Detroit's most elegant dining" spots for breakfast or high tea service.

La Bistecca Italian Grille in Plymouth exudes an "old-school flair" (Metromix) as well as an "upscale menu" on which "Piedmontese beef is the specialty," according to Gayot. For $49, regularly $94, Travelzoo subscribers can reserve a table for two for a three-course dinner at the family-owned steakhouse that has been open since 1998 and earns a 4.5-star rating from TripAdvisor users. Go with a group of four and save more with this same deal for $95, regularly $188.

Quaint South Haven, Mich., is a classic Lake Michigan beach town known for its abundant blueberries and charming harbor. Now for $99 per night, visit a cozy bed-and-breakfast near the waterfront with this exclusive deal from Inn at the Park, available Sundays-Thursdays through May 30. A carafe of wine is also included.

Travelzoo subscribers can get behind the wheel of a professional stock car with this deal from Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. For $199, 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 at the Michigan International Speedway saves $200 on the regular price.

For $99, spend the night at the No. 1 hotel in Michigan according to the U.S. News 2013 Best Hotels in the USA list. This exclusive Travelzoo offer, which also includes breakfast for two, knocks nearly 50% off regular rates for weekend stays at The Henry in Dearborn, Mich., a hotel that's known as much for its prime location as for its collection of Picassos.