Veterans Day 2015 freebies: park admission, meals, and much more
To celebrate those who have served in the military, hotels, theme parks, and restaurants are offering up freebies and discounts this Veterans Day.
The sign outside an Olive Garden restaurant in Westminster, Colo. Olive Garden is offering a free entree to veterans and active military service members for Veterans Day 2015
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Freedom isn't free, but freebies sure are! To celebrate the service of our awesome military readers, we've rounded up the very best聽.
Store:聽National Park Service
Price:听贵谤别别
Lowest By:聽Up to $30
Expires:聽November 11
Is It Worth It?:聽This Veterans Day, everyone can take advantage of a freebie from the National Park Service. The entrance fees for all 408 national parks will be waived, which is a savings of up to $30 depending on your chosen destination. Can't make the trip on a Wednesday? Admission to most national parks is usually聽free;聽for a list of parks that normally charge admission.
Store:听础辫辫濒别产别别'蝉
Price:听贵谤别别聽for veterans and active duty military
Expires:聽November 11
Is It Worth It?:聽Here's an Editors' Choice offer our servicemembers will adore! Active duty military and veterans can head to their local participating Applebee's on November 11 to score a totally聽free聽meal. There are seven meals to choose from, although selections may vary by location. Proof of military service is required, and a beverage isn't included.
Store:聽Olive Garden
Price:听贵谤别别聽for veterans and active duty military
Expires:聽November 11
Is It Worth It?:聽Should you be craving Italian on Veterans Day, Olive Garden's got your whole fam covered. Not only are participating restaurants giving veterans and active duty military an entr茅e for聽free, but family members will receive聽10% off聽their check, too! There are six freebie entr茅es to choose from, though selections may vary by location. Proof of military service is required.
Store:聽Home Depot
Price:听贵谤别别
Expires:聽November 7
Is It Worth It?:聽On November 7 at participating Home Depot stores, your child can attend a Build a Veterans Day Jet workshop for聽free. Along with their craft, kids will take home a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin. This event is open to children ages five to 12, and you'll want to register today to ensure your kid's spot. It's scheduled for 9 am to noon local time.
Store:聽The King's Daughters Inn
Price:听贵谤别别聽for veterans and active duty military
Lowest By:听$200
Expires:聽November 11
Is It Worth It?:聽It's downright rare to see a freebie of this caliber, even for our awesome servicemembers. Veterans and active duty military can score a聽free聽1-night stay at the The King's Daughters Inn in Durham, North Carolina, along with delightful extras like made-to-order hot breakfast, afternoon tea, turn-down service with port and chocolates, WiFi, and on-demand movies. That's a savings of $200 on this boutique hotel!
To score this offer, call the hotel at (919) 354-7000 or toll-free at (877) 534-8534 and mention this promotion.
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