Massachusetts organizations are expressing their gratitude to America's service members through special deals on Veterans Day.
(prHWY.com) December 14, 2012 - Boston, MA -- Massachusetts organizations are expressing their gratitude to America's service members through special deals on Veterans Day. In the Bay State, several businesses are offering deals and discounts to veterans on lodgings, shopping and attractions to commemorate the holiday and honor centuries of military service from countless Americans.
For more information on deals and discounts, visit massvacation.com. To get a more in-depth look at individual deals and Massachusetts events, check out the "MassFinds" blog at massvacation.com/blog.
Lodging
Veterans can sleep for free through B&Bs For Vets, a program that coordinates with bed and breakfasts across the nation to provide overnight stays on November 11 to former service members at no cost. This year's list of participating B&Bs has not yet been published, but Massachusetts lodgings have traditionally played a noteworthy part in the program, so keep an eye on the schedule to see which B&Bs will contribute this year.
Attractions
The National Parks System will again honor veterans this year by extending free admission to all entrants during Veterans Day weekend. Massachusetts residents, service members and citizens alike, can choose from a bevy of historic sites, including Minute Man National Historical Park, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and other favorites.
Battleship Cove, one of the premier attractions in southeast Massachusetts, is also pitching in to make this year's Veterans Day an extra-special one for former members of the military. Admission to Fall River maritime museum is free for veterans, who will have the opportunity to survey the largest collection of preserved U.S. Navy ships in the world at no cost. Boston Duck Tours, another Massachusetts staple, is also offering its own deal. From November 8 through November 12, veterans and their family members can hop on one of these iconic tours of the city for free.
A variety of businesses south of Boston are showing their appreciation through discounts for veterans as well. Captain John Whale Watching and Fishing Tours is offering a complimentary whale watch or fishing trip to any active duty or former military personnel during September and October. Dead of Night Ghost Tours, which leads guided walks through Burial Hill, Plymouth's oldest cemetery, has two different deals for veterans. Former service members are eligible for a $3 discount on the Twilight Lantern Ghost Tour's $13 price tag and $5 off the $20 ticket for the Twilight Lantern Combo Tour.
About MOTT:
The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) is the state agency dedicated to promoting Massachusetts as a leisure-travel destination. An integral part of the state's economy, tourism generates close to $1 billion in state and local taxes and $15.5 billion in travel related expenditures and supports 121,700 in-state jobs.
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's "Ask a Local" iPhone application, now available on iTunes is an on-the-move guide provides travel information, "local" tips, and deals from Massachusetts' hotels, attractions, restaurants, and shopping destinations.
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For more information, contact:
Lisa Simmons, Director of Communications
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
(617) 973-8508
lisa.simmons@state.ma.us
or
Victoria Cimino, Public Relations Supervisor
Connelly Partners
Mobile # 617-470-8878; Office #617-521-5428
vcimino@connellypartners.com