How to Get Senior discounts on travel, restaurants, movie theaters, museums, and more
Senior Citizens deserve discounts and many places offer them, but many times you have to ask for them. Here are some discounts you need to know about so you can take advantage of them.
Step 1
Call the airlines or go online to find out about discounted tickets for seniors. Bus and rail carriers also offer discounts.
Step 2
Enjoy the arts on the cheap. Most movie theaters, museums and cultural events offer discounts for seniors.
Step 3
Check if department stores or other retailers have special days or hours for senior discounts. Some stores offer 10 to 15 percent off during those times.
Step 4
Ask about early-bird specials, senior menus or senior discounts before you order a meal at a restaurant or fast-food chain.
Step 5
Explore the outdoors. For a small fee, seniors can get a Golden Age Passport, which gives them a lifetime pass to all U.S. national parks. Go to NPS.gov and click on "Info Zone" for details.
Step 6
Contact city hall or a senior center to find local discounts, including public transportation, salons, barbers, pharmacies and grocery stores.
Step 7
Join the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP.org) to qualify for more senior discounts if you are 50 years old or older.
Check out these websites for more information about Senior Discounts:
AARP - Official Site
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www.AARP.org
Senior Cell Phone Plans
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www.ConsumerCellular.com
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Well that is certainly a good post, I love it. Hopefully the word will get around and seniors can save a lot of money.
Thanks Barbara; I'm learning.
Barbara, there are also discounts on Metro (both bus and rail) for seniors.