Local Deals for St. Louis

Celebrate the iconic music of Whitney Houston, one of the most award-winning female artists of all time, with this unique opportunity to hear her most popular hits performed with the St. Louis Symphony. Broadway's Rashidra Scott will sing chart-topping hits like "Saving All My Love," "How Will I Know?" and "I Will Always Love You," and tickets are now 50% off regular prices.

The Riverfront Times praises the "dream-world quality" of the World Aquarium, located within the City Museum, and calls it a "kid's thrill." With this Local Deal starting at $25, two people can spend hours crawling through the shark tank; exploring Sand Castle City; and observing fish, turtles, amphibians, reptiles, sloths, otters and more on one of four guided tours -- with discounts of up to 75%.

See a different side of St. Louis, Mo., with a getaway to a AAA 4-Diamond hotel in The Loop – one of 10 Great Streets in America, according to the American Planning Association. The upscale Moonrise Hotel now offers an exclusive $99 package that saves more than 40% on regular pricing and includes a $25 food and beverage credit. Arrive Sundays-Thursdays, or weekends for $119 per night.

Retreat to The Wildwood Hotel in Wildwood, Mo., a small town nestled between the bustling city of St. Louis and the peaceful Ozark mountains. Two people can get away with this exclusive Travelzoo-negotiated package for $99 per night, including $80 in extras, for stays through Sept. 28. Upgrade to a more spacious suite for $129 per night.

Visit Joey B's on the Landing and discover what Rachael Ray calls "the best pizza in St. Louis." For $15, two people can split one shared appetizer, a 10-inch pizza and two draft beers or soft drinks -- normally $38.

Sauce Magazine calls Hendel's Market Cafe and Piano Bar a "perennial favorite," and NoCoSTL says Hendel's is "regarded as one of the finest restaurants" in North County. With this deal, two can dine on three courses with drinks in this historic 19th-century building for $35, regularly $76.

St. Louis Magazine praises the pretty scenery and gentle pace of the Meramec River, and with this exclusive Local Deal, groups of up to six can take a relaxing float trip down the spring-fed waters. These trips from Twin Rivers Canoe Rentals, starting at $19 for two canoeists, run six to nine miles and offer fantastic fishing as well as the chance to view wildlife like foxes, wild turkeys and bald eagles.

Retreat to a lakefront AAA 4-Diamond resort in Branson, Mo., the "Entertainment Capital of America." This exclusively negotiated Travelzoo deal saves 50% on current prices for a two-night stay at the Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa.

Escape to the breathtaking Missouri Ozark region and “take in the limestone cliffs, lush forests and tumbling meadows” (Frommer's) that comprise this captivating area. This exclusively negotiated $169 deal for two at the Hummingbird Inn Bed & Breakfast -- a peaceful B&B just minutes from the entertainment  in downtown Branson -- saves nearly 45% on regular prices.

The James Pearson Day Spa and Salon is a top-rated spa as ranked by Citysearch users, who give it 5 stars, and KSDK calls it a spa where the staff can "transform you into your best you." With this deal, spa-goers will receive two hours of spa treatments including a massage and a Four-Layer French facial for $65, regularly $140.

STLToday.com says Copia Restaurant & Wine Garden is a "showplace" that "provides a dreamy space for a downtown meal." Upon its 2010 reopening, Sauce Magazine praised the restaurant as being "like a phoenix rising from the ashes ... stronger than before." With this deal for $25, you can create your own experience with $50 worth of beverages and any food.

Despite its namesake, Jim Edmonds 15 Steakhouse is not a typical sports bar; it features a 6,000-square-foot patio with fireplaces and serves updated steakhouse classics. OpenTable users give Jim Edmonds a 4-star ranking and call it a neighborhood gem. With this deal, two people can sit down to a three-course dinner for $49, regularly $96.

With this exclusive Local Deal, two golfers can play a full round on the par-72, 6,583-yard course at Eagle Springs Golf Course, complete with drinks during play for $45, regularly as much as $93.50. This full golf package for a championship course less than half an hour from downtown is one of the best we've seen in the market.

Metromix praises the "sushi masters" at Fin Japanese Cuisine, and the Riverfront Times says Fin's menu of tempura, bento boxes and "extravagant" sushi rolls is "all that and a bowl of noodles." With this deal, diners can create a three-course Japanese feast for two with drinks for $35, regularly $102.

The Riverfront Times says Lucas Park Grille is "the place to be in the Loft District," and the restaurant has been awarded numerous Sauce Magazine Readers' Choice Awards. Two people can take advantage of this eatery's weekend brunch along with mimosas for $19.

Located in the historic Hilton St. Louis Downtown, 400 Olive occupies an elevated corner of the hotel's lobby. The restaurant features contemporary dishes alongside traditional favorites, cuisine The Post Dispatch says "was consistently gorgeous." Two people can sit down to a three-course dinner with wine for $49, a meal that would normally cost $104.

Both art aficionados and new painters can pick up paintbrushes and learn to create a work of art of their own with classes from Vino van Gogh, which provides a social art experience at different locations around the St. Louis County area. For $19 per person, regularly $38, Travelzoo subscribers can take a seat behind a blank canvas, learn to paint and walk out with their own finished artwork.

St. Louis Magazine named Mad Tomato Italian Kitchen one of the Best New Restaurants in St. Louis for 2011, and Sauce Magazine loves its "blissfully homey fare." With this deal, two can dine on a lunch menu inspired by chef Vito Racanelli's grandmother's cooking for $25, regularly $62.

Unwind with a spa package from Solera Spa inside the Westin St. Louis, which boasts a AAA 4-Diamond rating. For $79, receive a 50-minute massage and 30-minute European facial, regularly $160.

Retreat to the English countryside without leaving the Midwest at the 4-star British-inspired inn and tavern, The Cheshire, described by Frommer's as a romantic getaway. This exclusively negotiated deal at the newly multimillion-dollar renovated hotel in St. Louis is available for $99 per night, including $25 to spend at the Fox & Hounds Tavern, complimentary English-style breakfast and daily tea service. Travel Sundays-Thursdays through April 8, or for $40 more visit Fridays-Saturdays.