Local Deals for Albany

Boasting sales of 6 million albums worldwide, the popular Irish ensemble Celtic Woman comes to Bethel for one night only next month. Travelzoo subscribers can see the quartet perform traditional Irish tunes along with fan favorites like "You Raise Me Up" and "Orinoco Flow" for 45% off tickets.

Leaf peepers, hikers, covered bridge-seeking romantics and shoppers will find plenty of their favorite things while staying at the Glen Oaks Inn near Jackson, N.H., for nearly 45% off current rates. This bed-and-breakfast retains all the charm guests will expect from a New England inn built in 1850 -- plus a scrumptious daily country breakfast. 

Andrea Bocelli, the famed Italian tenor with more than 70 million records sold, will head to Albany's Times Union Center for a one-night-only performance Thursday, June 13. Travelzoo subscribers can save up to 40% on tickets, with prices starting at $115.

Venture to New York's Catskill Mountains to an inn nestled within 2,000 acres of pristine forest with this exclusive Travelzoo deal that saves nearly 40%.

Overlooking the tranquil waters of Big Moose Lake, a historic hunting-lodge-turned-inn is a haven of relaxation for travelers seeking a wilderness escape. With this exclusively negotiated Travelzoo deal, get the "quintessential Adirondack experience" (per Frommer's) at Big Moose Inn, plus complimentary daily breakfast, unlimited use of the hotel's fleet of canoes and kayaks and a $50 credit toward food and drinks in the dining room or tavern.

Travel back to The '60s and relive Woodstock at The Museum at Bethel Woods. Tickets are are 35% off, only $9.75, to the museum called "entertaining and briskly informative" by Time magazine.

Venture to New York's Catskill Mountains to an inn nestled within 2,000 acres of pristine forest with this exclusive Travelzoo deal that saves nearly 40%.

Travelers flock to the Catskill Mountains year-round for its “verdant forests, undulating mountains, swiftly moving streams and rivers, meandering creeks, waterfalls, and abundance of wildlife,” according to Fodor’s. For $99, venture to this nature lovers' dream for an overnight package at Hotel Vienna including a bottle of wine, wine glasses and an opener. This exclusive deal saves over 40% on Sunday-Thursday arrivals May 9 - Aug. 29.

"Defined by rolling hills, shady valleys and historic villages," southern Vermont rewards visitors by being "both rugged and lovely" (Frommer's). Castle Hill Resort and Spa -- an English Tudor-style stone manor rising on its own scenic overlook -- offers Travelzoo readers an exclusive package for two that saves more than 70% on current rates.

See the "laugh-out-loud funny" (Chicago Reader) stage parody of the best-selling novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James.Save 40% on tickets to "Spank!" at The Egg in Albany with this exclusive offer.

Steal away to Belhurst Castle, which Frommer's calls "one of the most extraordinary places to stay in the Finger Lakes region." This exclusive $169 Travelzoo deal offers a savings of 40% and includes $100 to spend at the on-site spa, either of the castle's two restaurants or the wine and gift shop.

Get a bird's-eye view of the Hudson Valley in a helicopter with this Local Deal from United Aviation Academy. For $149 per person, take to the sky with an hourlong flight lesson, an experience that's regularly $399.

Set among vineyards on the grounds of the iconic Belhurst Castle, a stately Georgian Revival mansion offers "plenty of character and splendid distant views" (Frommer's). With this $99 exclusive deal from White Springs Manor, Travelzoo subscribers save more than 45% on current rates.

Head to the shores of Lake Erie for a relaxed getaway that includes shopping and spa discounts. Stay at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, which commands a prime Main Street location near Buffalo's theater and shopping districts and which Frommer's calls "the most elegant of the downtown chains." This exclusive $99 offer, available daily through March, saves 50% on current rates and comes with convenient extras like breakfast and parking.

Unwind at a historic inn hailed by Frommer’s as a "symbol of the Berkshires" for $149. This exclusive 40%-off deal at The Red Lion Inn includes over $100 in extras for midweek travel Jan. 1 - May 23; weekend stays are $229.

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

Plan a mountain retreat and take in views of pristine Mirror Lake, praised by Fodor's as “one of the most beautiful of the Adirondack Lakes.” For $249, spend two nights at the AAA 4-Diamond High Peaks Resort plus, get a three-course dinner for two, cocktails and daily breakfast (regularly $583).

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.

Slip away to a Massachusetts inn that Fodor's hails as "one of New England's quirkiest hotels." This exclusively negotiated deal at The Porches Inn, located in the northern Berkshires, is $99 per night for weekday stays through April and knocks 40% off current rates.

Foamy blue waterfalls crash, green pines scent the air and powerful black bears roam across New Hampshire's White Mountains, home to the Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, voted by Conde Nast Traveler readers as one of the top 20 small resorts in the U.S. For $179 per night, two guests can immerse themselves in natural splendor with this exclusive deal that cuts up to 56% off current rates.

The six peaks of Vermont’s Killington Mountain soar thousands of feet into the air, and come summer when the snow melts, Lonely Planet says "mountain bikers and hikers claim the slopes." Experience these popular summer activities and more with this deal from the Inn of the Six Mountains that saves up to 50% on the package price.

Retreat to Burlington's only AAA 4-Diamond resort with an exclusive getaway at The Essex Resort & Spa. For $299, two can enjoy a two-night spring escape at this scenic resort set on 18 acres between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain. This package regularly would cost more than $900.

Escape the summer heat with a tubing trip down the upper section of the Delaware River with this exclusive Local Deal from Cedar Rapids Kayak & Canoe Outfitters. For $12 per person, this day trip includes tube and equipment rental, an experience that regularly costs $22.

Plan a family outing to the Berkshires this summer with this exclusive deal for Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort that knocks 40% off current rates. Spend two nights in a one-bedroom suite, which Frommer’s calls “perfect for families,” plus get two passes for adults or children to the Mountain Adventure Park, regularly $90. This $229 deal is available for weeknight stays during the peak summer season. Visit over a weekend for $70 more.

Pack up the family for a week of water park fun and adventure at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in New York's Finger Lakes region. This exclusively negotiated package for $199, regularly valued at $425, includes a night in a suite for up to four people, full breakfast for four and four water park passes.

Escape to the charming Barton Hill Hotel & Spa along the Niagara River, named one of the area’s top places to stay by Frommer’s. This exclusively negotiated $99-per-night package (regularly $244) includes a stay in a Portage room, some with fireplaces, a $25 credit toward a massage or facial; a $25 credit toward two entrees at Chantry Restaurant; and a $30 slot credit at nearby Seneca Niagara Casino.

Crystal blue Northern Atlantic waters tear a ragged path up Maine’s southern coast, arriving at the “exquisitely landscaped grounds” (per Fodor’s) of the Sebasco Harbor Resort. Romp across its 575 sprawling acres with these exclusive packages that shave more than 40% off current prices.

Spend a day paddling down the upper section of the Delaware River with this exclusive Local Deal from Cedar Rapids Kayak & Canoe Outfitters. For $39, Travelzoo subscribers can spend two nights camping and a day rafting in Barryville, only 90 miles outside New York City. This trip regularly costs $68 per person.

Pack up the family and head to New York's Finger Lakes, which Frommer's calls a region of "mesmerizing beauty." With this exclusively negotiated $199 package, regularly valued at $383, up to four guests can stay overnight in a suite at Greek Peak Mountain Resort, which boasts a plethora of seasonal activities.

Tucked among the birch groves on 60 serene acres near Kennebunkport, Maine, lies an upscale retreat that Conde Nast Traveler calls "a fantasy summer camp." This exclusive $479 package at the rarely discounted Hidden Pond resort cuts an unheard-of 60% off current prices.

Head to Traditions at the Glen Resort in upstate New York, where you'll be greeted by "starry skies (the hotel sits on a hill outside town), sing-songy staff members and pillowy-soft beds," according to the Washington Post. This exclusively negotiated deal at a Binghamton-area resort saves nearly 60% on current rates. For $149, visit any day of the week through March for a one-night stay for two in a Traditional room with breakfast in bed, a bottle of sparkling wine, chocolate-covered strawberries and a $40 toward dinner at The Tavern or spa services.

Perched over the sweeping, peaceful meadows of the Berkshires, an 18th-century bed-and-breakfast is giving Travelzoo readers an exclusive $349 retreat that cuts nearly 60% off current prices. Spend two nights at the Old Inn on the Green weekdays through March, and dine on a four-course dinner for two at the inn's acclaimed, AAA 4-Diamond restaurant, along with a tasty three-course lunch at the charming Southfield Store Cafe and daily breakfast. Weekends are also available.

Hilltown Wilderness Adventures owner Marla BB and her team of Alaskan Husky racing dogs have been featured on Animal Planet and PBS-affiliate WGBY. Head to DAR State Forest to spend a day in the life of a professional dog musher. For $149, regularly $365, one person can go on a three-hour dogsledding adventure that includes:

Explore Vermont's Green Mountains while staying at one of New England's Best Historic Inns of 2011 according to Yankee Magazine. Lounge about The Dorset Inn with this exclusive, Travelzoo-negotiated deal that knocks 45% off regular rates and includes peak summer travel into July.

Tantalize your taste buds in Niagara Falls this spring and summer with a wine-and-dine getaway for two that includes more than $170 in added value.

Escape to Niagara Falls and take refuge in a tropical oasis at the Best Western Plus Cairn Croft Hotel. This getaway for two is $99 for one night during the week, or $159 for two nights, and includes a dining credit, cocktails and a wine tour and tasting -- all at 65% off.