Local Deals for Grand Rapids

The Xtreme Xperience returns to the GingerMan Raceway July 5-8, and with it comes the opportunity to accelerate around the racetrack in one of four luxury supercars. For $159, regularly $399, strap into the driver's seat and take three high-speed laps around the track in a Ferrari F430, Lamborghini LP560, Audi R8 or Porsche 911 Turbo.

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.

USA Today Travel recommends the scenic train rides from the Coopersville & Marne Railway Company. With this Local Deal, up to four people can ride on this classic train, pulled by a historic 1952 electromotor diesel/electric engine. For $11.50, two can take this trip for half the normal rate of $23, or four can travel for $21 and save even more on the regular $46 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.

Upon its opening, Golf Magazine named Harbor Shores to its list of "Best Golf Courses You Can Play" (2010). Since then, this Jack Nicklaus-designed course with views of Lake Michigan has been praised by MichiganGolf for being "as scenic as it is challenging" and by Cybergolf.com as "a premier destination for golfers from throughout the Midwest." Travelzoo subscribers can reserve tee times seven days a week starting at $59.

Cirque Mechanics and Grand Rapids Symphony team up for shows next weekend, and tickets are now half off for matinee performances. The New York Times calls the troupe, "exceptional, evocative, eye-catching and, to keep the list short, engrossingly entertaining."

The Tony- and Grammy-award winning musical "Wicked" soars into Kalamazoo later this month. Tickets are 30% off for four performances during the show's run, including opening night, exclusively for Travelzoo subscribers.

Boasting sales of 6 million albums worldwide, the popular Irish ensemble Celtic Woman comes to Kalamazoo for one night only on Friday, April 5. Travelzoo subscribers can see the quartet perform traditional Irish tunes along with fan favorites like "You Raise Me Up" and "Orinoco Flow" for 50% off with this Local Deal.

One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom, which earns a 4-star or better rating from Urbanspoon and TripAdvisor users, is located inside Grand Rapids' oldest-occupied building, part of which was built in 1856. With this Local Deal, two people can sit down at this historic spot and enjoy a three-course dinner for $35, regularly $70.

Travelzoo subscribers can be among the first to snag tickets for the 2013 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey West Regional with this exclusive 72-hour presale. This deal is the first chance anyone has to purchase single-session tickets for postseason action in Grand Rapids. The general public won't have access until Friday.

The historic Cherie Inn, Grand Rapids' longest-running restaurant, first opened its doors in 1924 and still boasts the original tin ceiling and the city's own Stickley furniture. For $15, regularly $31.70, two people will receive breakfast, brunch or lunch any day of the week at this neighborhood favorite, which earns 4 stars from both TripAdvisor and Yelp users.