It is not too late to plan an outing for the Memorial Day Weekend. I found a few more places that “advertise” free admission with a military ID. Why do I say advertise? I truly believe that if you were to ask when buying tickets at many museums, water parks, theme parks, etc. you would find many give a discount if not free admission to members of our military with proper ID.
So check out this list, it is arranged by state. If you know of others, drop me a line in the comments section!
California
Memorial Day (May 26, 2008) - Veterans and members of the Armed Forces Free. In honor of the brave men and women who have served and are currently
serving our country proudly, the Towe Auto Museum is inviting all Veterans
and members of the Armed Forces (must show identification card - includes
Active, Reserve, National Guard) to enjoy a free day at the Museum.
Towe Auto Museum 2200 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95818
www.toweautomuseum.org
Florida
Free Admission for Military Personnel Active duty and retired military personnel receive free admission with a military ID Saturday-Monday and a 50 percent discount off regular admission for their families. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Monday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, $5, children ages 3-12; $7, seniors; $8, adults. The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum, 2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers, FL. 337-3332. www.cityftmyers.com/imaginarium
Free Admission for Veterans and Family Free admission includes a tour of the restored homes, gardens, Estates Museum and Edison’s Research Laboratory. Veterans must present a VA identification card or their DD-214 papers to receive free admission, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL. 334-7419.
Miami Seaquarium: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy. Key Biscayne, Miami. Regular admission: $34.35 adults, $27.77 kids ages 3-9, free for kids 2 and under; $7 parking. 305-361-5705 or miamiseaquarium.com • WHALE (Water Habits are Learned Early) Tales, water safety program for kids kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids in Miami-Dade County public schools get coupons to enter the park free and one parent or guardian per child will be admitted at half price Saturday and Sunday.
• All active and retired military personnel get in free through May 31 and up to four of their guests get in at half price.
FOR VETS
America's Heroes Golf Program: Miami-Dade Parks Golf Division presents free golf after 10 a.m. Monday through May 30 at the courses listed below. Advance reservations required by calling the course. For more information on the program, call Steve Lucius at 305-829-8456, ext. 228:
• Country Club of Miami, 6801 Miami Gardens Dr., Miami Gardens; 305-829- 8456.
• Palmetto Golf Course, 9300 SW 152nd St., Palmetto Bay; 305-238-2922.
• Briar Bay Golf Course; 9373 SW 134th St., Palmetto Bay; 305-235-6667.
• Greynolds Golf Course; 17530 W. Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach. 305-949-1741.
It's free admission on Monday for active duty, activated, retired or drilling reservists, or National Guardsmen, plus one guest at the Florida Aquarium, and plus three dependents at the Lowry Park Zoo. The SS American Victory, the World War II-era cargo vessel in Tampa's Channelside district, offers military members free tour admission through Monday. It's open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays noon to 4.
And don't forget Busch Gardens, previously listed here.
Georgia
Salute to the Troops. A Memorial Weekend tribute to U.S. soldiers. Entertainment by military bands, followed by the 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular and fireworks. Country music star Lee Greenwood, best known for his hit "God Bless the U.S.A.," performs a free concert May 25. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; 9:30 p.m. laser show May 24-26. Also, Lee Greenwood 7:15 p.m. May 25. Free admission; $10 parking fee. Stone Mountain Park, U.S. 78 East, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, www.stonemountainpark.com/salute
Iowa and Illinois (Quad Cities)
DAVENPORT -- Celebrate Memorial Day on May 26 in a BIG way at the Putnam Museum's IMAX Theatre when all Military get in free! Explore ancient Egypt or go on an IMAX adventure to the Grand Canyon or the ocean's depths or up close and personal with the Rolling Stones! All active and retired military get in free with an accompanying paid youth, adult or senior ticket purchase. It's BIG fun at the Putnam Museum and IMAX!
WHAT: Active and retired Military get in free on Memorial Day!
WHEN: Monday, May 26
WHERE: Putnam Museum and IMAX® Theatre in Davenport
WHY: To say "thank you" and celebrate Memorial Day
COST: Free IMAX® admission to any show and/or free Exhibit Halls admission May 26 for all Military when another ticket is purchased!
http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=387658
New York
NYC and Company and Navy Provide Military Personnel with Savings and Discounts on Attractions, Restaurants, Nightclubs and more May 21-28, 2008 -Upon arrival, fold-out maps listing all participating companies and discounts were distributed to the men and women of the Armed Forces. http://www.km3news.com/Global/story.asp?S=8370680&nav=menu550_9_7
Pennsylvania
Idlewild Memorial Day
Idlewild & Soak Zone http://www.post-gazette.com/events/venueinfo.asp?id=893
5/25/2008 through 5/26/2008
Idlewild honors America's veterans this weekend with free admission and a special salute on Monday. All active-duty military personnel (and up to 3 immediate family members)will receive free admission to Idlewild & SoakZone. Must show military ID/military family ID.
Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg is offering free weekend passes to military members, veterans and their families for Memorial Day. The free admission is good today through Monday and is available to active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans and their families. The service member does not need to be present for family members of currently deployed troops For more information about the free admission pass or the Memorial Day ceremony, visit www.history.org or call 800-447-8679.
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