Local Deals for Washington, D.C.

Gayot says dining at Copper Canyon Grill is an "experience" where "structure and decor are designed to recall the red rocks of the American Southwest." For $39, regularly $83, two can sit down to dinner at this OpenTable Diners' Choice Award winner.

Take in views of the Capitol while dining at the members-only City Club of Washington with this exclusive Local Deal. This 25-year-old club invites you to a three-course dinner for two for $69 or the same dinner for four for $129 -- all without the membership dues.

For $99 (reg. $259), drive a Ferrari F430, which the New York Times calls a "total experience," or the Lamborghini Gallardo with "wow performance" (Car and Driver) at West Virginia's Summit Point Motorsports Park.

Set sail on the Potomac River this summer on a historic monuments sightseeing tour with this Local Deal from National River Tours that recent Travelzoo subscribers say offers a "different perspective seeing part of D.C. from the water." For $8 per person, regularly $14, step aboard the George Washington for a 45-minute narrated tour any day of the week.

Jockeying for the first place in the NL East, Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmermann and the Washington Nationals will take on the division rival New York Mets this June. With this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can snag tickets to three upcoming games for as low as $10, regularly $20.

Indulge in a little Vegas glitz and glamour in Delaware when staying at the AAA 4-Diamond Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Sundays-Thursdays through Sept. 25. This exclusively negotiated Travelzoo offer includes an overnight stay for two in a upgraded Trackview room for $159 per night plus a windfall of amenities -- all at a savings of more than 55% on regular pricing.

Drive down winding roads as the hills rise up in the distance and then stretch your legs at the state's "most welcoming bed & breakfast," according to Virginia Living Magazine. Starting at $99 per night, visit the Mountain Lake Lodge with an exclusive deal that adds in a $50 food and beverage credit and $50 to spend on mountain activities.

Travelzoo subscribers can cast off in Chesapeake Bay on a choice of two sailing options. For $89, regularly $180, receive a 2.5-hour, hands-on sailing lesson that puts you and a fellow student behind the helm of a vessel that can hold up to 6 people, including the instructor.

Escape to a luxe, 200-year-old manor house with a history of hosting the nation's most powerful politicians over the last century, including Presidents Roosevelt, Kennedy and Nixon.

"The only true wine bar in Annapolis," (Annapolis.com), Crush Kitchen & Winehouse earns an OpenTable Diners' Choice award for its Notable Wine List. For $39, regularly $94, Travelzoo subscribers can unwind at this West Street lounge Zagat calls a "breath of fresh air."

Shakespeare Theatre Company's Repertory program presents "Coriolanus" and "Wallenstein" through early June at Sidney Harman Hall. Tickets are 50% off for all remaining performances of the plays called "masterfully theatrical" and "striking" by the Washingtonian.

Detour Winery won platinum, gold and Best of Show medals at the 2013 US National Wine Competition and San Diego International Wine Competition. For $20, regularly $40, two can attend a summer or fall wine and music festival and sip award-winning vintages while listening to live music.

Chef Tony's boasts a "cozy and contemporary atmosphere," according to Metromix, and serves "delicious dinner" (Bethesda Patch) from a menu full of Mediterranean flavors sourced from local ingredients. For $40, regularly $83, visit the Bethesda restaurant for a three-course dinner for two prepared by Executive Chef and owner Tony Marciante. Go with a group of four and save more with this deal for $75, regularly $167.

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Adams leads the National Symphony Orchestra next week at the Kennedy Center. Orchestra seats are 50% off to the concert featuring Adams' "City Noir" and selections by Ravel and Respighi.

Soar over the Chesapeake Bay and downtown Annapolis during an introductory flying lesson with Freeway Aviation in Bowie, Md. Subscribers can save nearly 60% on an hourlong one-on-one Discovery Flight lesson with this Local Deal for $85, regularly $200.

Nival Salon & Spa has been featured in the Washingtonian, Capitol File magazine and the November 2012 issue of Shape magazine. With this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 55% on a spa day at this Chevy Chase oasis.

The Travel Channel calls Ace Adventure Resort an extreme resort to check out, saying that "rafters will delight in the whitewater found on the Gauley and the New Rivers." Starting at $75, Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 50% on a two-night camping and rafting getaway at this 1,500-acre park in the West Virginia wild.

Golfweek called Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club one of the Best Courses You Can Play for four consecutive years (2009-2012), and Golf Digest named it one of America’s Top 50 Courses for Women in 2010. With this offer, a round of golf at this acclaimed course, including cart, range balls and a postround meal at the clubhouse, is available for $50 per golfer (regularly $90).

Tucked away within the slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park, Little Washington Winery boasts "some of the most impressive panoramic views in the state," according to Chesapeake Home + Living magazine. For $30, regularly $60, Travelzoo subscribers can learn about wine and food pairings during a two-hour Wine Immersion Bootcamp including lunch and a vineyard tour for two.

USA Today says West Virginia is the place for white-water rafting, with "spectacular rapids" on the New River making it the "most popular" spot in the area. For $80 per person, Travelzoo subscribers can take an adrenaline-pumping rafting trip with River Expeditions, which boasts 4.5 stars from TripAdvisor users. Regularly $148, this adventure includes a full day of rafting with gear, meals and use of campsite.

"There are few hotels in Washington with a guest registry like the Jefferson’s," says Vogue, who praises the "plush treatment cabins" and fancy adornments of its luxurious spa. For $149, regularly $286, treat yourself to a two-service spa day.

For one night only, experience a taste of the South at Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival's VIP Whole Hog Friday Night Pig Pickin' event. For $39, regularly $65, guests at the National Harbor event can sample an extensive array of unique beers and bourbons and sit down to a BBQ pulled pork dinner, while listening to the sounds of local rock, blues and bluegrass bands.

Vino 301 Wine Concierge chauffeurs guests between award-winning Maryland vineyards, and Travelzoo subscribers can save 60% on a regional wine tour this summer.

Soar over the southeastern Pennsylvania countryside with this Local Deal from U.S. Hot Air Balloon Team, rated 4.5 stars by TripAdvisor users. Take in sweeping views of Amish country and Chester County farmlands, the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay with an hourlong sunrise or sunset hot air balloon ride for $165 per person, regularly $299.

With this exclusive Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can have a private in-home dinner party prepared by chef Sedrick Crawley, who has appeared on the Food Network's "Sweet Genius" and has cooked for President Obama as well as celebrities like Clint Eastwood and Paula Patton. For $99, regularly $180, this deal for two includes a two-course tasting menu served in the comfort of your own home.

Bask in an evening of choir performances at The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and save up to 85% on tickets as the National Festival Chorus takes the stage with a concert featuring maestro Dr. René Clausen’s personal favorites.

Travelzoo subscribers can spend a thrilling day at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Md., this spring. With this Local Deal, single-day tickets are $34.99, regularly $59.99 at the gate.

Travel back in time at a AAA 4-Diamond hotel with "a handsome redbrick facade [that] opens into a seemingly old-world interior," says Frommer's. Recently named one of the top three hotels in Richmond by U.S. News & World Report, The Berkeley Hotel invites Travelzoo subscribers to this charming Virginia city with an exclusive package that saves 50% on current prices.

Yves' Bistro has "connoisseurs raving about its excellent home-cooked Provincial fare" according to Zagat, and TripAdvisor users give this Alexandria gem a 4-star rating. For $15, Travelzoo subscribers get $30 to use toward any food items on the menu.

"Show Boat" premieres this May at the Kennedy Center, and tickets to the opening week of Washington National Opera's production are now up to 45% off. "This joyous, beautifully mounted entertainment should keep rolling along for a long while to come," according to the Chicago Tribune.

Five-time Grammy-winning soprano Kathleen Battle takes the stage to perform "Underground Railroad," and select seats are 50% off. The LA Times calls the singer "a beautiful woman with a lyric voice of pure silver and lively stage presence."

The National Philharmonic performs "The Melodies of Brahms" next month, and great seats are now 40% off. Opera star and D.C. native Denyce Graves joins the National Philharmonic Chorale for Brahms' "Alto Rhapsody."

For $25 per person, bring out your inner artist with this Local Deal from Uncork'd Art in Georgetown, which earns an impressive 4.5 stars from Yelp users. Regularly $50, this two-hour Just for Fun class includes a complimentary glass of wine and everything you need to make your own masterpiece to bring home, including canvas, acrylic paint and brushes.

Now in its sixth year, the National Harbor Wine & Food Festival has been named an Editors' Pick by The Washington Post and one of Washington's Top 100 Events by BizBash. For $45, regularly $79, Travelzoo subscribers can snag a two-day pass to this annual event on May 4 and 5.

Subscribers can escape the city for an afternoon in Virginia's wine country with this Local Deal from Philip Carter Winery in Hume, less than 60 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. For $34, regularly $85, two can enjoy a winery tour and picnic lunch at the family-owned vineyard that earned numerous awards from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and most recently took gold at the 2013 Virginia Governor's Cup Competition.

Zagat says La Tasca Rockville "offers something for everyone" and rates its Spanish cuisine "very good to excellent" (21). For $39, regularly $70, two can unwind over tapas and sangria at this Iberian eatery.

Watch butterflies flit past in the English gazebo, take a stroll through the formal gardens or grab a bike for a spin around some of the 1,200 acres that comprise Airlie Center.

Cocktails, shopping, makeovers and lifestyle consultations can all burn through your wallet pretty quickly under normal circumstances. At Shecky's "Girls Night Out," $11 buys you all that, plus priceless quality time with your friends.

American Ballet Theatre will perform "Le Corsaire" and a Mixed Repertory program at the Kennedy Center Opera House with tickets for up to 40% off.  The group is "one of the greatest classical troupes," according to The New York Times.

"Anything Goes," winner of three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography, makes its way to the Kennedy Center this June, and Travelzoo subscribers can secure tickets to the show before they go on sale to the general public on April 3. According to The New York Times, the show is "musical-comedy joy."

"One Night with Janis Joplin" returns to Arena Stage this June, and tickets are now more than 55% off select performances. Mary Bridget Davies as Janis Joplin "literally brings the house to its feet," according to the Washingtonian.

Get a little of Vegas in Delaware when staying at the AAA 4-Diamond Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sundays-Thursdays through June 16. 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 more than 55% on regular pricing.

White-water rafting season has started, and with this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can embark on a full-day adventure on the lower New River Gorge in West Virginia, recommended by Travel + Leisure. For $47 per person on weekdays and $59 on weekends, this excursion from New & Gauley River Adventures includes an all-day rafting trip, campsite use and a deli-style lunch. This deal saves nearly 60% on regular season prices.

Soar over Fauquier County and see the foothills of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains from a bird's-eye view with this Local Deal for a tandem skydive jump from DC Skydiving Center, which Yelp users rate an impressive 4.5 stars. For $149, regularly $245, Travelzoo subscribers can take a leap with this skydiving adventure available Mondays-Fridays starting April 1. Or for $169, regularly $324, get this same deal for a Saturday or Sunday jump.

With the first day of spring on the horizon, Travelzoo subscribers can plan ahead and book a kayak tour of Annapolis Harbor and Chesapeake Bay with this Local Deal from Kayak Annapolis, which TripAdvisor users rank as one of the top activities in the area. For $30 per person, save nearly 55% on a guided two-hour kayak tour, including all gear and instruction.

The Washington Home + Garden Show returns to the district March 22-24, bringing with it celebrity appearances, home improvement exhibits and professionals to help with home projects and garden updates. Two can attend the show for $12, regularly $24, and a group can save even more with a four-pack of tickets for $22.

Staunton, Va.'s "brick buildings amount to one of the highest concentrations of showy late-19th-century architecture in any U.S. town," according to Travel + Leisure. Stay minutes from this hotbed of history with an exclusive Travelzoo deal that saves nearly 45% on current pricing.

Spend St. Patrick's Day weekend at the Kennedy Center with The Chieftains and National Symphony Orchestra with tickets for up to 50% off. The Grammy-winning Irish group will perform traditional songs and the group's many hits, such as "The Long Journey Home" and "Lullaby for the Dead."

Honoring the Year of the Dragon, "Dragons" by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus mixes stories of myth and mystery with authentic circus feats. Take in the stunts with this Local Deal for 50% off VIP tickets to performances in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Fairfax.

"D.C. is about to look very pink" according to The Huffington Post, which just announced that cherry blossom season starts March 20. With this Local Deal for $7 per person, catch the first glimpse of cherry trees on the "tidal basin along the Potomac River" that "bursts into blossom with thousands of delicate pink and white blooms" (USA Today) during a 45-minute sightseeing tour from Capitol River Cruises.