Local Deals for Philadelphia

Escape to Rittenhouse Square, dubbed one of Philadelphia's "swankiest addresses" by Fodor’s, with an overnight escape for two that saves 50% on regular rates. This exclusive Travelzoo deal is $119 per night through March 15, including weekends.

CBS Philly named Richel D'Ambra Spa & Salon one of the best day spas in the city, saying guests can expect "first-rate services." Housed within The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, it was also named a top hotel spa by VisitPhilly.com.

Travelzoo subscribers can see the 25th-anniversary production of "Les Misérables" this January at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 30% on tickets.

Featuring edgy and dynamic performers from around the world, Cirque Éloize "iD" “is a thrilling piece of work, full of attitude, energy and invention," according to the Montreal Gazette. Travelzoo subscribers can now see this cutting-edge Canadian group for more than 40% off at Merriam Theatre at the Kimmel Center.

Take in views of downtown Philadelphia from Vango Lounge & Skybar, which CBS Philly ranked as one of the city's Top Rooftop Bars. For $35, regularly $101, two people can share cocktails and appetizers at this hot spot at 18th and Chestnut.

Live like a high roller with an exclusive getaway to the posh Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, which The New York Times says "provides more luxury and style" than the majority of hotels in Atlantic City. This $159 deal combines a one-night Sunday-Thursday stay through April with a three-course dinner for two at one of the hotel's stylish restaurants, comedy club tickets and a $25 gaming credit.

Pennsylvania wine-making is "growing a big fan base” according to CBS Philly, and Sand Castle Winery along the Bucks County Wine Trail has award-winning wines to sample. For $19, receive a variety of wine tastings and an educational tour at this scenic vineyard on the Delaware River, rated 4 stars on TripAdvisor. This experience is regularly $38.

Dine and dance aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia on a Delaware River dinner cruise for $51, regularly up to $91 per person (Sunday through Thursday). This three-hour cruise, which sets sail from Penn's Landing, features dinner, live entertainment, a DJ and dancing, and city views. For only $6 more, book the trip on a Friday or Saturday, regularly $104.

For $99, get behind the wheel of your dream car on a private autocross course with this Local Deal from Gotham Dream Cars. Drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini at speeds of up to 100 mph with this thrilling experience that regularly costs $249 per person.

Set out into the Atlantic for an exciting whale-watching excursion with Starlight Fleet of Wildwood Crest, N.J. For $20 per person, spend three hours watching for whales, dolphins and other marine life, regularly $40.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops celebrate the holidays with a festive concert, and now tickets are up to 55% off. Capathia Jenkins, from the recent Broadway hit musical "Newsies," sings holiday classics with the orchestra.

Get your summer started with a tubing trip down the Delaware River. For $14, this day trip includes tube and equipment rental and a barbecue lunch at the famous floating hot dog stand, an experience that regularly costs $28 per person.

Take in the ambiance of Charm City while overnighting in a landmark 4-star hotel in downtown Baltimore. This exclusively negotiated deal at the Hotel Monaco Baltimore, a Kimpton Hotel, is available for $99 per night, where rooms can go for as much as $259. Travel any day through March, including weekends.

For $45, two people can go on a half-day fishing trip with Cape May Lady, regularly $90. This four-hour experience sets sail three times daily from South Jersey Marina, and the deal includes everything you need for a day on the water: a fishing license, fishing rod, bait and tackle.

For $35, celebrate the holidays with Orchestra Section or comparably priced seats at one of two festive shows from the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.

Get a little of Vegas in Delaware when staying at the AAA 4-Diamond Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sundays-Thursdays through Feb. 28, 2013. This exclusively negotiated Travelzoo offer includes an overnight stay for two in a upgraded Trackview room for $109 per night plus all-day-dining buffet passes, slot play, a spa credit and more -- all at a savings of nearly 60% on regular pricing.

Linger over a five-course dinner while taking in views of the Schuylkill at Bistro St. Tropez, a hidden gem on the fourth floor of the Marketplace Design Center. For $45, two people can dine on country French cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, normally as much as $96.

February's opening of Brick American Eatery one block from Rittenhouse Square was anticipated by Philly.com, Grub Street and Philadelphia City Paper, which dubs it an "approachable neighborhood restaurant." For $39, regularly $88, two can try anything on a menu of fresh seafood shipped in daily plus drinks at this new neighborhood gem.

Featured in the June issue of Esquire and touted for its "stunning" interior and "impressive" beer program by Philly.com, City Tap House is offering a dinner for two with your choice of beers (or wines) for $35, regularly $77. With this deal, select any appetizer to share, two entrees and any two beers or wines at this popular pub, located in University City steps from UPenn and Drexel.

Named after the Philadelphia-set '80s flick "Trading Places," Winthorpe & Valentine at The Westin in Rittenhouse Square is a "breath of fresh air" according to the South Philly Review. For $55, two diners can savor a three-course meal with drinks at this recently revamped restaurant, a meal that regularly costs up to $137.

Crossing Vineyards boasts a collection of awards for its Bucks County wines -- including the 2013 Governor's Cup and a Jefferson Cup Medal of American Merit -- and was named the best winery in the area by The Courier Times readers. With this Local Deal for $29, regularly $58, two can visit this charming Washington Crossing winery for tastings and charcuterie.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops celebrate the holidays with a festive concert, and now tickets are up to 58% off. Broadway star Ashley Brown sings holiday classics with the orchestra. 

Gayot praises the pasta at La Fourno Ristorante Trattoria in Center City and says the Italian restaurant has "the best pizza on a block of pizzerias." Enjoy authentic Italian with this Local Deal -- get dinner for two with a bottle of wine for $39, regularly $87.

Take in views of downtown Philadelphia from Vango Lounge & Skybar, which CBS Philly ranked one of the city's Top Rooftop Bars. For $35, regularly $104, grab a friend and select four drinks and three appetizers at this hot spot at 18th and Chestnut.

The Philadelphia Inquirer says "a bit of Venice visits Rittenhouse" with C19 (formerly Cichetteria 19) 's reopening last year. For $49, try dishes from a menu that was awarded the Slow Food Philadelphia Snail Food of Approval award for its commitment to local and sustainable ingredients with this deal for dinner for two, regularly $99.

Take in views of downtown Philadelphia from Vango Lounge & Skybar, which CBS Philly called one of the city's Top Rooftop Bars last year. For $35, regularly $104, grab a friend and select four drinks and three appetizers at this hot spot at 18th and Chestnut.

Zagat says the sophisticated French cuisine at Amuse "elicits lots of happy faces," and the South Philly Review raves about its "first-rate, delightful dishes." Housed in the AAA 4-Diamond Le Méridien Philadelphia, Amuse is a chic escape in Center City that The Washington Post calls "very hip and excellent."

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this exclusive Local Deal for David's Cookies. For $12, get a one-pound tin of cookies delivered to your doorstep, regularly up to $30. This price includes shipping costs.

For $39, nosh on Lebanese cuisine at Cedars in Philadelphia. Diners will be delighted by the Middle Eastern cuisine at this neighborhood gem, hailed by Zagat for its "family-proprietors" who will make you feel like guests.

Recommended by Zagat for its casual approach to the traditional steak dinner and by Gayot for its "tasty" appetizers (specifically the cheesesteak spring rolls), Marmont Steakhouse and Bar in Old City offers a dinner for two people, including wine, for $45, regularly as much as $92.

Named after the Philadelphia-set '80s flick "Trading Places," Winthorpe & Valentine at The Westin Philadelphia is a "breath of fresh air" according to the South Philly Review. For $69 (regularly up to $152), two diners can savor a four-course meal with drinks at this downtown restaurant.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops celebrate the best of movie music with "A Night at the Oscars," and now tickets are 50% off. Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in "The Little Mermaid," and Tony Award winner Sal Viviano sing famous movie songs with the Pops.

Earning an "extraordinary to perfection" (26) rating on Zagat for its "impeccable" service and "outstanding" cuisine, Swann Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is an "extremely elegant" place to dine according to Fodor's. For $99, Travelzoo subscribers can celebrate a special occasion with a four-course dinner for two with prosecco, regularly $172.

Breathe Spa Fitness Salon is located inside the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, which was named one of Travel + Leisure's 500 World's Best Hotels this year. For $45, relax at the spa and fitness center that Fodor's calls "state of the art" with a massage and month of facility access, regularly $165.

Get an adrenaline rush with this Local Deal from Skydive Philadelphia in Perkasie. Feel the thrill of a tandem skydive for $125, normally $229.

Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, Plex and all of your kids’ favorite “Yo Gabba Gabba!” characters are heading to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, this week, and tickets to see them live are now 50% off.

Step aboard the century-old Moshulu at Penn's Landing and see why Zagat says it has the "best water views" and Gayot named it a 2011 Top 10 Philadelphia View Restaurant. For $25, two people can order up to $50 worth of food and drink at the AAA 4-Diamond restaurant.

Dine and dance aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia on a Delaware River dinner cruise for $45, regularly up to $88.31 per person. This three-hour experience, which sets sail from Penn's Landing on Sundays, features dinner, live entertainment, a DJ and dancing, and city views. For only $4 more, take the cruise on a Friday or Saturday, regularly $99.03.

Hello Philadelphia says Mexican Post serves "very fresh" Mexican fare, and NBC 10 calls the food "top notch." For $25 (regularly $58), enjoy dinner for two with margaritas at one of two locations, Love Park or Old City.

Rocchino's in Old City bakes its signature pizzas in a large, coal-burning oven and makes its pastas fresh every day. Two can try what Zagat calls "tastily topped" thin-crust pizzas for $29, regularly $70, with this exclusive deal.

Step into history in Gettysburg, Pa., and walk the same fields where some of the most monumental battles in American history took place. For $79 per night, settle into a stone cottage and save 45% on a stay at the Lodges of Gettysburg.

Housed in the AAA 4-Diamond Le Méridien Philadelphia, Amuse serves "delightful dishes" where "attention to perfection is evident in each bite," according to the South Philly Review. With this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can have a three-course French dinner for two with wine in Center City for $65, regularly $126.

La Fourno Ristorante Trattoria in Center City offers "deliciously crafted Italian dishes" in a dining room of "cozy elegance," writes Philadelphia Weekly. With this exclusive deal for $45, Travelzoo subscribers receive a three-course dinner for two with a bottle of wine, normally $102.

For just $28 (regularly $51), take in the comedy show the NY Post calls "historical and hysterical" from Premium, Orchestra or Mezzanine seats. This deal for "Colin Quinn's Long Story Short" -- the Broadway show directed by Jerry Seinfeld -- is valid for select July weekend performances during the two-week engagement.

La Fourno Ristorante Trattoria in Center City has "the best pizza on a block of pizzerias" according to Gayot and "deliciously crafted Italian dishes" says Philadelphia Weekly. With this exclusive deal for $45, Travelzoo subscribers receive a three-course dinner for two with a bottle of wine, normally $102.

With award-winning golf courses blanketing its valleys and verdant biking trails threading over its soaring peaks, Vermont's Green Mountain region provides visitors with an invigorating injection of natural beauty. Book a stay at the North Star Lodge & Resort with this exclusive $99-per-night package that saves nearly 50% on current rates.

Opened last spring, Amuse inside the upscale Le Méridien hotel was featured in Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2010, and the South Philly Review praised it for its "delightful dishes" where "attention to perfection is evident in each bite." For $65, regularly $126, two can indulge in a French dinner with wine in Center City.

Pennsylvania wine-making is "growing a big fan base” according to CBS Philly, and Sand Castle Winery along the Bucks County Wine Trail has award-winning wines to sample. For $19, receive a variety of wine tastings and an educational tour at this scenic vineyard on the Delaware River, rated 4 stars on TripAdvisor. This experience is regularly $38.

Escape to a charming inn along the northern Jersey Shore with this exclusively negotiated package that knocks over 60% off peak summer rates. Get cozy at the Chateau Inn & Suites for $99 per night including a daily continental breakfast for two.

Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal is coming to The University of Pennsylvania campus next week for one of only two U.S. stops. With this exclusive deal, Travelzoo subscribers can snag tickets to one of three performances April 19-21 for more than 50% off.