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Military Freebies & Discounts: 10 Things to Do on Veterans Day

Military Freebies & Discounts: 10 Things to Do on Veterans Day

Looking for a fun activity to celebrate Veterans Day? This year, stop in at any of these nationwide businesses for big discounts – and in some cases, free Veterans Day perks – with your military ID.

Want your household members to receive the same discounts you enjoy on Veterans Day and year-round? With a VetRewards Card, immediate family members are treated just like those who serve, and are eligible for all the benefits of VetRewards at a 50% discount for the next three years*!

Just remember, to take advantage of these Veterans Day deals, you’ll need to present a valid military ID. It’s also a good idea to call ahead to make sure the military discount is still available.

1. Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando offers separate discounts to active duty and retired military all year long for Veterans Advantage members enrolled in VetRewards. These discounts are all good all year round!

2. 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Bring your military ID to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for free admission from November 7th through Veterans Day, November 11th. Not only will they be hosting special events and programs for veterans and their families, you can also get half-price tickets for up to two family members as part of the tribute.

3. Disneyland & Walt Disney World
Whether you’re on the east coast or west coast, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World offer great discounts on multi-day passes for veterans and active duty military. Plus, by presenting your military ID, you can purchase up to six tickets at the discounted price for friends and loved ones

Veterans Advantage also has separate deals for Disney World.

4. Harley-Davidson Museum
From November 9th through November 11th, get free admission to Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum with your military ID. You can also bring with you one additional adult and up to four children under 18 as part of this special event.

5. U.S. National Park Service
The National Park Service is giving free admission to everyone who visits one of over 100 NPS sites on Veterans Day, November 11, 2018. This is a great time to gather a group of family, friends, fellow veterans or active duty military for a day at any National Park Service location.

6. Pro Football Hall of Fame
No matter what branch you served in, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, is giving away free admission and parking to veterans and active duty military throughout the month of November. By showing your military ID, you can also bring a guest for free, and get a 20% discount on merchandise at the HOF Store.

7. Bed & Breakfast
If you’d like to be treated to a free overnight stay at a bed and breakfast near you, check out this list of B&B locations that offer free lodging on or around Veterans Day. Simply call ahead to book your room using your military ID, and you’ll enjoy a free night as long as rooms are still available.

8. World of Coca-Cola
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the World of Coca-Cola offers free admission to active duty and reserve members of the U.S. Armed Forces and military retirees. This offer is available year-round, so you can visit the location at any time with a valid military ID, plus get up to four half-price tickets for guests from November 1-11.

9.  Aquarium of the Pacific
Veterans and active duty military are eligible for a free day at Aquarium of the Pacific on Veterans Day 2018. Discounted tickets for friends and family can also be purchased through your local MWR/ITT office, or at the ticket window when you arrive. Like other freebies and discounts, you’ll need to show a valid military ID.

10.  Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
Veterans and active duty military in New York City are eligible for free admission to the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum every day of the year with the VetRewards Card.

Happy Veterans Day to all current and former military servicemembers from Veterans Advantage! If you want to access big, exclusive discounts all year long with more brands and retailers nationwide, check out our Military Discounts Marketplace to see what a VetRewards subscription offers!

*Renew your existing VetRewards subscription for an additional 50% off for three years by midnight, Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

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