Veterans Day discounts: Here’s where to find deals

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google (Gray News) - Wednesday is Veterans Day, a day to pay tribute to everyone who has served in the United States military. Veterans Day dates back to Nov. 11, 1918, when the truce between U.S. allies and Germany to end World War I was signed on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. President Woodrow Wilson originally proclaimed it Armistice Day, but in 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower officially renamed it Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Most banks and post offices will be closed, but grocery stores, retailers and restaurants will be open. Many restaurants and other businesses are offering freebies and discounts to veterans with military ID. Details and participation may vary by location. Here is a list of some Veterans Day deals. Restaurants Applebee’s: Veterans and active duty receive a free dine-in entree from the Veterans Day menu on Wednesday. Drinks and tip are not included. Aroma Joe’s: Veterans and active duty get a free beverage, up to 24 oz., on Wednesday. Aspen Creek Grill: Veterans and active duty get a free $15 meal voucher on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is redeemable through Christmas Eve. Dine-in only. Bar Louie: Veterans and active duty get a free burger, excluding the Big Louie, on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Biscuit Belly: Veterans and active duty get a free breakfast biscuit and coffee or fountain drink. Dine-in only. Bob Evans: Veterans and active duty get a free meal from a special menu on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Bonefish Grill: Veterans, active duty and their families receive a free Bang Bang Shrimp entree and a nonalcoholic drink on Wednesday. Bubbakoo’s: Veterans and active duty get a free chicken or beef burrito or bowl. The item must be ordered in the restaurant and additional charges may apply. Chicken Salad Chick: Veterans and active duty get 50% off any meal and regular drink on Wednesday. Dine-in or drive thru only. Chili’s: Veterans and active duty receive a free entree from a Veterans Day menu on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Circle K: Veterans get a free medium hot or iced coffee on Wednesday. Chipotle: Veterans and active duty receive free chips with guacamole, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 purchase. Cotton Patch Cafe: Veterans and active duty get a free chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Cracker Barrel: Active duty and veterans get a free Sunrise Pancake Special on Wednesday. Denny’s: Veterans and active duty get a free Original Grand Slam on Wednesday from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Veterans and active duty get a free Pulled Pork Sandwich on Wednesday. Fogo de Chao: Active duty and veterans get 50% off a Full Churrasco, and guests dining with them get a 10% discount through Sunday. Freddy’s: Veterans and active duty get a free combo meal card that is redeemable through Nov. 25. Golden Corral: Veterans get a free buffet on Wednesday during their Military Appreciation Night. Dine-in only. Hoss’s Steak and Sea House: Veterans get a free Soup, Salad, Bread, Nacho and Dessert Bar and an iced tea on Wednesday. Dine-in only. After dining, veterans will get a voucher for $10 off $40. Hot Dog on a Stick: Veterans and active duty receive a free 16 oz. Original Lemonade on Wednesday. IHOP: Active duty and veterans get a free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dine-in only. In-N-Out Burger: Veterans and active duty receive a free meal, including any burger, fries and drink on Wednesday. Logan’s Roadhouse: Active duty and veterans get a free meal from a select menu Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dine-in only. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Veterans get 50% off an entree on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewing: Veterans get a free 12 oz. draft beer or nonalcoholic drink on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Outback Steakhouse: Active duty and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola beverage or domestic draft beer on Wednesday. Paisano’s Pizza: Veterans and active duty get a free large 1-topping pizza on Wednesday. Playa Bowls: On Wednesday, veterans and active duty get 50% off bowls. Dine-in only. Red Lobster: Veterans and active duty get a free Shrimp & Chips meal on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Red Robin: Veterans and active duty get a free Red’s Big Tavern burger with bottomless fries on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Rubio’s: Veterans get a buy one entree, get one free with code VETS26. Valid in-store only. Ruby Tuesday: Veterans and active duty get a free meal from the Everyday Fresh Meals menu on Wednesday. Shake Shack: Veterans and active duty get a free single ShackBurger. Veterans, active duty and their spouses get a free 12 oz. hot or iced brewed coffee on Wednesday. Sizzler: Veterans and active duty get a free lunch and a nonalcoholic drink until 4 p.m. They can choose between a 6 oz. Tri-Tip Sirloin Steak, Malibu Chicken or half dozen Crispy Shrimp. Smashburger: Veterans get a free All-American Smashburger on Wednesday. Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active duty get a free meal on Wednesday. Torchy’s Tacos: Veterans and active duty get a free taco and drink on Wednesday. Dine-in only. Twin Peaks: Veterans and active duty get a free entree from a choice of five meals. Wendy’s: Active duty and veterans get a free Dave’s Single on Wednesday. World of Beer Bar & Kitchen: Veterans and active duty get a free Smash Burger and side of fries on Wednesday. Yard House: Veteran and active duty get a free appetizer on Wednesday. Grocery and Retail Stores Food Lion: Veterans and active duty get 10% off an in-store purchase on Wednesday. Kohl’s: Veterans, active duty and their families get 30% off an in-store purchase on Wednesday. Publix: Veterans, active duty and their families get 10% off groceries on Wednesday. Rack Room Shoes: Veterans, active duty and their children get 20% off an in-store purchase on Wednesday. Target: Verified service members who are Target Circle members get 20% off a purchase on Wednesday. Tractor Supply: Verified military through its Hometown Heroes program get 10% off on Wednesday. Walgreens: Veterans, active duty and their families get 20% off an in-store purchase on Wednesday. Attractions, Museums and Recreation American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Jamestown Settlement: Veterans, active duty and up to three family members get free admission on Wednesday. Atlanta History Center: Veterans and their families get free admission on Wednesday. Aquarium of the Pacific: Veterans and active duty get free admission on Wednesday when they make reservations in advance. Colonial Williamsburg: Veterans, active duty and their dependents get free admission on Wednesday. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum: Veterans get free admission from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Harley-Davidson Museum: Veterans, active duty and up to one adult guest and four children get free admission on Wednesday. Legoland Florida and New York: Veterans, active duty and first responders get discounted tickets through Nov. 30. Mount Vernon: Veterans and active duty get free admission on Wednesday. Museum of the American Veteran: Free admission for active duty and veterans on Wednesday. National WWI Museum and Memorial: Veterans and active duty get free admission on Wednesday. National Park Service: All visitors get free park entry on Wednesday. Veterans and active duty qualify for free annual and lifetime passes. Old Town Trolley in Savannah and St. Augustine: Veterans, active duty and first responders get free admission to select attractions on Wednesday. San Antonio Zoo: Veterans and active duty get free admission and up to four family members get 50% off. Other deals AutoNation: Veterans and active duty get 15% off on Wednesday. Grace for Vets: Veterans and active duty get a free car wash on Wednesday. Modwash: Veterans and first responders get a one-month member