MADISON, Wis. -- Why pay more than you have to for a night out on the town?

MadisonDiscounts.com is one of Madison's best kept secrets. It offers up to 60 percent off dining certificates at more than 50 area restaurants, including Bear Rock Cafe, Casa de Laura, Damon's and Olive Garden (west). ( See Restaurant List )

Now the site (formerly known as MadisonDiningDiscounts.com) is expanding to offer hotel discounts, too. Some deals offer 75 percent off certificates at hotels throughout Wisconsin. For example, buy a $40 hotel certificate towards a purchase of a one-night stay for $10 or an $80 hotel certificate for $20. ( See Hotel List )

What's the difference between this Web site and other Web sites that offer discounts? You know exactly what you're paying for and you're not locked into a reservation.

Besides big discounts, the site highlights special features of each restaurant and hotel, so visitors can get a taste of the establishment before walking through the door.

Visit MadisonDiscounts.com