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Looking for Veterans Day travel and recreation military discounts for 2025? This list will be updated regularly as new discounts come in.
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2025 Veterans Day Travel and Recreation Discounts:
The following is a list of Veterans Day discounts offered for travel and recreation in 2025.
Akron Zoo -- Veterans receive free admission with a valid military ID November 7 through 11. Immediate family members receive 50% off admission. Veteran discounts are not available online. Purchase tickets at the ticket counter.
Aquarium of the Pacific -- Veterans and active-duty military personnel get free admission on November 11.
Capital Wheel -- Active and retired military can ride The Capital Wheel for free on November 11.
Cincinnati Zoo -- All members of the military will receive free admission on November 11. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six half-price admission tickets for members of their immediate family.
Colonial Williamsburg -- Colonial Williamsburg is offering free admission November 7 through 11, to all active-duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans, National Guardsmen and their immediate dependents.
Durham Museum -- Veterans and their families get complimentary admission on November 11. Veterans can also enjoy a free hot dog meal at the Soda Fountain.
Hagley Museum and Library -- Current military members, veterans, and their families get free admission on November 9 through 11.
Killington Resort -- Active-duty, retired and honorably discharged members of the military receive a free lift ticket on November 11.
Knott's Berry Farm -- Active-duty military and veterans receive discounted admission for themselves and up to 5 guests during Military Tribute Days, November 3 through 20 and December 1 through 18. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Knott’s Berry Farm ticket booths.
Montgomery Zoo -- Veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their dependent family members receive a 50% discount on regular daytime admission to the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, November 9 through 15.
Monticello -- Veterans get complimentary admission November 8 through 11.
Mount Vernon -- All active-duty, former, or retired military personnel are admitted for free on November 11.
Nashville Zoo -- Active-duty military personnel, veterans and their immediate families receive free admission on November 9. Advance reservations are not required.
National Parks -- On November 11, get free admission to all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee.
National WWI Museum and Memorial -- Admission is free for veterans and active-duty military personnel, November 7 through 11.
North Carolina Zoo -- Military personnel, veterans, and their spouses get free admission November 8 through14. This includes free admission for up to three additional accompanying guests.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park -- Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy the wonder of Northwest Trek for free November 8 through 11. Immediate family members receive half-off general admission. Visit the admission window. Offer is not valid on online purchases.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium -- Veterans and active-duty service members get free admission November 8 through 11. Immediate family members receive half-off general admission. Offer is valid at Zoo admission window and not valid on online purchases.
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