This year’s Veterans Day is truly special ~ 11-11-11. We are grateful to the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. A big thank you goes out to the families who support our service members too! Many companies want to provide a token of their thanks offering free bed and breakfast stays, free dining, discounts, and more to veterans and their families. Veterans day is November 11th, but many companies offer discounts throughout the month of November or on November 10th. Check out the discounts below.
Restaurants
Applebee’s
Applebee’s is offering a free entree on veterans and all active-duty military from 11 a.m. to midnight at all 1,900 locations. Check with Applebees to see what date this event takes place on.
Chili’s
Veterans and Active Duty get a free entree on Veterans Day.
McCormick & Schmick’s
87 locations in 25 states are offering free entrees to veterans. Check with the restaurant on what date they will be offering this meal. The chain also requests military ID and highly recommends reservations. The promotion is on Sunday instead of Veterans Day, “because it allows vets to bring their families who might not be available during the week,” CEO Bill Freeman says.
Golden Corral
The 485-unit chain is offering free buffet meals — including beverage and dessert — to current military and vets on a special day sometime in the week of Veterans. No military ID is required for its annual Military Appreciation Monday, says Dolly Mercer, national events manager. The event is held on this date, she says, “so we don’t interfere with Veterans Day activities.”
Melting Pot
Military Appreciation Week at The Melting Pot. Join the Melting Pot for a tribute to the men and women of the world’s greatest force for good – The United States Military. Enjoy the “All American Big Night Out Fondue Feast.”A four-course fondue salute to those who serve their country and communities. Available to members of all military branches, fire, police, FBI, Secret Service and the CIA with a valid ID. $62 per couple (a $20 savings) for the Armed Forces Fondue Feast. Four Courses – Including Cheese Fondue, Salad Course, All American Entree and Chocolate Fondue. A great discount for those who protect our great nation.(must show id) $5 of each will meal be donated to Veteran Ticket Foundation.
Outback Steakhouse
Offers a free Bloomin’ Onion appetizer and a Coca-Cola to past and present military members November 7-11th.
Krispy Kreme
Has free doughnuts on Veterans Day.
Uno’s Chicago Pizza
Free entree or individual pizza with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or greater value for veteran’s and active duty military. Show military ID, a picture of you in uniform, or show up in uniform.
Subway
Free 6 inch subs to all vets and active duty members at select locations.
Ruby Tuesday’s
Free cinnamon roll french toast. Do a google search because you’ll need to bring a coupon in.
Rubio’s
Free taco for veterans and Active Duty
Hooters
Veterans eat free all day long from the special Veterans menu at participating Hooters.
Famous Dave’s
Free entree up to $15 in value to 10% off checks.
TGI Fridays
Buy one get one free Nov 11-14. At participating locations for anyone with an old or current military ID. November 11-14.
Location Specific Restaurants
Coushatta Casino Resort
Louisiana casino and resort is offering a free seven-clans, lunch or dinner buffet to veterans or active military.
MarketPlace Grill & Express
Veterans and active-duty military receive free entrees.
Masala Wok
The Northern Virginian restaurant is offering a free entree to veterans.
Hy-Vee Supermarkets
The mid-western supermarket chain is offering a free breakfast to veterans
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Restaurants
All veterans and active-duty military receive a free entree.
Carolina Burgers & BBQ
In Matthews, NC is offering a free meal to all service members and veterans.
Stores
Home Depot and Lowe’s
Offer a 10% discount to military and vets (all year round).
Cabelas
Veterans Day weekend, Cabelas is offering their employee discount to all veterans, active duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel on November 11 and 12. Discounts vary from 5% to 50% depending on the item and excludes guns, boats, trailers and safes.
Sam’s Club
Free canes for servicemembers in need of mobility assistance on November 9, 11, and 11th while supplies last.
Sears
Receive 10% off regular, sale and clearance merchandise November 11-12th.
Brides Across America
Free wedding gowns for military brides. Check the site to see when the next event is happening.
Build-A-Bear
Members of the armed forces receive a 20% discount November 11 thru 15th on any one transaction.
Dollar General
Offers a 10% discount to all veterans, active duty personnel, national guard, reserve members and their families.
Big Lots
Offers a 10% discount on May 21st, Armed Forces Day.
Other
Military One Source
Receive up to ten free paperback and audio books throughout the year.
National Parks
Free Fee Day at National Parks on Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11th.
Anheuser Busch Companies
(Here’s to the Heroes) Free Admission any day of the year to ONE of the following parks, along with three guests:
- Sea World: SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio
- Busch Gardens: Tampa Bay or Williamsburg
- Sesame Place
- Adventure Island
- Water Country USA
Knott’s Berry Farm
Offers free admission from November 1-26 with free park admission for the military member and a guest. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for $15 each.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Offers free admission on November 11th for veterans, military personnel, police officers, and firefighters who show valid service.
Colonial Williamburg
Watch the procession to honor our military down Duke of Gloucester Street, 4:30 p.m., beginning at the Capitol. The parade culminates in a public ceremony, with militia and cannon crew firing volleys in recognition of those who serve. Hear Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums, and speakers from past and present. Active duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents enjoy free admission passes… check with the website for specific dates.
Audubon Nature Institute
Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA salutes our nation’s military service members, both active duty and veterans, for their dedication and courage. As a special thank you we are offering complimentary admission to Audubon Zoo, Audubon Insectarium or Audubon Aquarium of the Americas for all military personnel (active and retired) on November 11, 2011. Active or retired military personnel, or dependent, must show a military ID for admission at the Zoo, Aquarium or Insectarium front gate. This offer is valid for up to five (5) admissions and does not apply to Entergy IMAX® Theatre.
Free Bed and Breakfast Stay
B&Bs and Inns are providing free rooms on Wednesday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day, November 11, to honor servicemen and women currently serving or who have previously served their country. The program was started in 2009 by the West Virginia B&B Association (formerly called MABB) and this year has expanded to include 48 states, 4 international locations and more than 700 Inns.
Reservations need to be made directly with the participating Inns and B&Bs. “We just wanted to say thank you to the courageous men and women from our armed forces”, says Kathleen Panek, owner of the Gillum House in Shinnston, WV. “These are some trying times for anyone serving or who has served and a good night’s rest is our way to say, thank you.” A valid Military or VA ID will be required for each reservation. For more information contact Kathleen at 304-592-0177 or via email at gillum@GillumHouse.com
Each B&B is making at least one room available on the night of Wednesday, November 10 (only) to active and retired military personnel. Availability is limited, so Inns may not have a specific room listed for the promotion and once the available rooms are booked, the B&B may not be able to provide another free room.
San Jacinto Museum of History
Free visits to the Observation Deck, theatre, and special exhibit for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families.
Historic Jamestown
Free admission to veterans, current Armed Forces members and their family members.
Battleship Cove
Free admission and a special ceremony for veterans, active, duty and reservists.
Vicksburg National Military Park
Free admission for all.
Birmingham Museum of Art
Free admission to the ticketed event “Life and Liberty” on Nov. 10-11 for veterans and active military.
Vulcan Park and Museum
In Birmingham, Alabama is offering discounted admission through November to the park and museum.
Greenbay (WI) New Zoo
Free admission to veterans and their families.
Central Florida Zoo
Free admission to the Sanford, Florida zoo with proper ID.
Strategic Air & Space Museum
Free admission for veterans Nov. 11-14 to the Ashland, Neb. museum.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
In Oklahoma City offers free admission to veterans and five guests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day.
Natural Elements Spa & Salon
In Chesapeake, Virginia, will provide free services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military.
Rhinestone Wedding Chapel
Get 20% off weddings or wedding vow renewals on 11-11-11. Receive a 10% discount year round.
Westgate Resorts:
Westgate Resorts is Giving Away 1,000 Orlando Area Three Day, Two Night Vacations to U.S. military personnel involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and The War On Terror. Save 25% year off the “best rate” and 10% year round.
Des Moines, Iowa Botanical Gardens
Veterans and their families can enjoy free admission to the Des Moines Botanical Center in honor of Veterans Day!
Brevard Zoo
Brevard Zoo in Melbourne Florida, in honor of Veteran’s Day, will offer free admission to military veterans and active-duty service members Nov. 11-13. The zoo will also provide free admission to spouses in the event the active-duty service member is currently deployed overseas.
Veterans Day Concert from the San Antonio Symphony
The San Antonio Symphony and the United States Air Force Band of the West will collaborate to offer a free Veterans Day concert at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. This free performance is part of the Chamber of Commerce’s week-long Celebrate America’s Military program.
Carolina Panthers Football
The Carolina Panthers are excited to offer for the Military Appreciation Day on October 30th and Veterans Day on November 13th.
Aquarium of the Bay San Francisco
Receive discounted tickets all year long with promotion code: VETTIX. Ticket Prices: $10 Military/Veteran Adult ($6.95 savings),$5 Child ($3.00 savings),$5 Senior ($3.00 savings). Restrictions:Good for up to 9 tickets. Groups of 10 or more must schedule a group visit.
Castle Park Riverside, CA
Receive discounts for General Ride Wristband (48″ and above) $13.99 + fee / Junior Ride Wristband (36″ – 47″) $11.99 + fee. Click on “Corporate Ticket” tab in upper right hand corner of screen, Scroll down and click on the box “Buy Tickets Online”. Enter “VTF623” in box and hit “Submit”.
Quassy Amusement Park in CT
Military Discounted Tickets all year for: All Day Ride Pass Memorial day through Labor day. FREE Entertainment TICKET PRICE $16.95(regular park prices are $19 & $23.50) Enter code: vettix2011 for discount. Parking is not included. Not valid July 4th or dates not open to the public. Tickets are non-refundable.
Adventureland Park in Iowa
Discounted rates for Military personnel every day throughout our season. That rate is $29.00 per ticket.
Tough Mudder Events
Tough Mudder is giving all Veterans and Military a $20 discount off their registration fee an extra $5 discount. Use “ToughMuddinVets” in the key code when registering online at toughmudder.com. This discount is good at any location throughout the United States and will also be given for 2012 events.
Tough Mudder is not your average lame-ass mud run or spirit-crushing ‘endurance’ road race. Our 10-12 mile obstacle courses are designed by British Special Forces to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. Forget finish times. Simply completing a Tough Mudder is a badge of honor. Tough Mudder has raised over one million dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project.
WARNING: Tough Mudder is 3-4 times longer and MUCH TOUGHER than a typical mud run such as Warrior Dash. On average, only 78% of participants finish the event. Only those in reasonably strong physical condition should enter. See our Training Page for training requirements and read the History of Tough Mudder to learn more about Tough Mudder’s origins and philosophy.
Sand Castle Waterpark in PA
Military member with their ID card will get a discount of $10 off the regular admission price, so instead of being $30.99 the ticket would become $20.99. Military family members with their ID cards will get a discount of $5 off the cost of a ticket, so the prices would be for family members $25.99 for general admission, $15.99 for children under 48″, and children three years and younger get in for free. The military members and family just need to show their ID’s at the gate to receive the discount.
Sun Splash Florida
Complimentary admission for active duty military representing all five service branch, active members of a reserve or National Guard Unit and or up to 3 direct dependents.Must present valid, active-duty military/service ID; dependents ages 10 and over must present valid dependent ID. Valid for 1 complimentary single-day admission per person, per year.
Roaring Hills Wildlife Adventure in KS
15% military discount to all active, veterans and retired military. Just present your military id or VA card at the ticket office.
Roaring Springs Waterpark in ID
Full Day Ticket $21.99 + tax – $6 savings; Twice the Fun Combo Ticket $35.99 + tax – $4 savings. Children 3 yrs old and younger are free at Roaring Springs Water Park. Visit our website and follow the links by clicking on – BUY NOW! – Discount Club. Group Name: vettix Password: splash2011. Print your confirmation. Bring the confirmation sheet to the entrance gate at the water park.
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