Editor's note: American Legion members and Sons of The American Legion members receive special discounts through their membership. Learn more about the deals offered at legion.org/benefits.
Here are some discounts for veterans and servicemembers for restaurants, retail outlets and recreational opportunities during Military Appreciation Month. While these have been verified, check your local franchise to be sure that they are honoring the discounts and for more information.
DINING
On Memorial Day, May 29, Fogo De Chão is offering 50% off food for veterans and active-duty personnel and 10% off food for up to three guests.
Mission BBQ will offer veterans and active-duty military a free sandwich in May on the following dates: Army (May 15); Marine Corps (May 16); Navy (May 17); Air Force (May 18); Space Force (May 18); Coast Guard (May 19); and all branches (May 20).
RETAIL
AARP offers up to 43% off membership for veterans and military members.
Active-duty military and veterans get 10% off your entire purchase online or in-store now until July 4.
At Avocado Green Mattress, you can receive a 5% military discount. Verify with ID.me.
Bear Mattress is offering a 40% discount sitewide to the military community with online verification through May 29. The discount is eligible for all online orders and cannot be combined with any additional promotional codes or applied to gift card purchases.
Navy Federal Credit Union is celebrating Military Appreciation Month with special offers for its members. Earn $250 bonus cash back with $3,000 spend within 90 days of account opening, open a 12-month EasyStartSM/Special Easy Start share certificate and complete three automatic transfers by Aug. 31 to earn a $30 bonus and earn a $200 bonus when you refinance your current auto loan from another lender that’s at least $5,000.
QALO is offering a free ring for the month of May to current and former U.S. military.
Rack Room Shoes normally offers a 10% off military discount on Tuesdays, but on Memorial Day you will receive 20% off.
Sleep Number is offering exclusive military discounts – 20% off most Sleep Number smart beds, bases, furniture and bedding through June 5.
UFC GYM is offering active-duty and retired military personnel a complimentary 30-day training period. Active-duty military may choose to redeem a seven-day Recovery pass as an alternative to the training period. Servicemembers may redeem the offers at select UFC GYM and UFC FIT locations across the country now through May 31.
Walgreens offers veterans, military and their families 20% off eligible regular price items with myWalgreens® in store only May 26 through May 29.
ATTRACTIONS
B Hotels & Resorts salutes the hardworking and inspiring military and first responders with the B Saluted promotion, which offers savings on travel throughout May. When presenting a valid service ID at check-in, applicable guests can save 15% on the best available rates and enjoy two complimentary welcome drinks at the designated food and beverage outlet when booking through B Hotels & Resorts.
Active-duty military, National Guard, reserve and veterans receive a free ticket to California’s Great America valid for a single day May 26 through May 29. Military members also save up to $35 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.
Active-duty military, National Guard, reserves and veterans receive a free ticket to Carowinds valid for a single day May 26 through May 29. In addition, military members can save up to $35 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and reserve and their families. The 2023 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day (May 20) and ends on Labor Day (Sept. 4).
Through the Waves of Honor program, former military personnel and up to three guests may enjoy one complimentary admission to Busch Gardens in Virginia or Florida. Veterans can also purchase up to six additional tickets at 50% off. These tickets are available online through May 14 and must be redeemed at the park by July 9, 2023.
The Cincinnati Zoo is offering free admission to the military on Memorial Day for both active and retired military. You can also purchase up to six half-price admission tickets for members of your immediate family. You must show your military ID at the zoo.
Colonial Williamsburg is a fun historical experience for your entire family in Williamsburg, Va. They are a part of the Blue Star Museum program and offer one single-day museum ticket for active duty personnel and up to five family members to the Arts Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. This is valid from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. On Memorial Day weekend, all military, including retirees and veterans, have received free admission for themselves and up to three dependents.
Current and former members of the military are admitted free on Memorial Day.
Active-duty military, National Guard, reserve and veterans get a free ticket to Kings Dominion valid for a single day May 26 through May 29. Military members can also save up to $35 online when purchasing tickets for up to six friends or family members.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
During the month of May, active-duty military, reservists and veterans get free entry plus 50% off for their friends and family (up to four guests). This offer is valid online or at admissions. Please note, the discount is available at this location only.
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
Magic Springs is saluting members of the military with free admission May 27 through June 11. Bring your military ID to any ticket window. Family members receive $36.99 admission when accompanied by a military member.
SeaWorld will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests at SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Antonio and SeaWorld San Diego. Veterans can register for this offer through May 14 and have until July 9 to visit the parks with their free tickets. Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long.
Military personnel and veterans with ID receive free admission to Silverwood Theme Park on May 27, 28 and 29. Their immediate family members (spouse and children) also receive a special discounted rate when purchasing tickets at Silverwood's front gate.
Splashway Waterpark and Campground
Active-duty military, veterans and their immediate family members (spouse and children) can purchase discounted tickets at the gate with their valid ID on Memorial Day.
Sun Splash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral, Fla., will be offering one free admission ticket for all active and retired members of the military (with valid military ID) from May 27 through May 29.