Places for Military to Visit
Places for Military to Visit. Information and resources about military-related places to see during your leisure travels.
Southern and Eastern Kentucky's Military History Sites
The I-75 corridor running through Southern and Eastern Kentucky is a treasure trove of smaller and less crowded civil war sites. The area is a perfect destination for the Civil War enthusiast who wants to take in some of the lesser known, but still important, battlefields.
The I-75 corridor running through Southern and Eastern Kentucky is a treasure trove of smaller and less crowded civil war sites. The area is a perfect destination for the Civil War enthusiast who wants to take in some of the lesser known, but still important, battlefields.
Stonington Lighthouse and Museum
Tucked down the narrow incredibly picturesque streets of Stonington is the Stonington Lighthouse and Museum. Although it may look like many other now retired lighthouses in the northeast, what is inside and the area’s rich history is what makes the lighthouse and its museum an attractive destination to visit for those interested in history.
Tucked down the narrow incredibly picturesque streets of Stonington is the Stonington Lighthouse and Museum. Although it may look like many other now retired lighthouses in the northeast, what is inside and the area’s rich history is what makes the lighthouse and its museum an attractive destination to visit for those interested in history.
Australian Travel Deal
Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons will be hard-pressed to beat the cost of an Australian vacation purchased through their Information, Ticket and Reservation office.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons will be hard-pressed to beat the cost of an Australian vacation purchased through their Information, Ticket and Reservation office.
Fredericksburg, TX
In the Texas hill country lies a town that to the outsider looks much like many other small Texas towns - church steeples dot the landscape, well preserved picturesque homes and barns tell the story of time gone by, and outside of town, cattle lazily graze. Only upon closer examination is Fredericksburg’s uniqueness revealed – its connection to World War II and its WW II attractions.
In the Texas hill country lies a town that to the outsider looks much like many other small Texas towns - church steeples dot the landscape, well preserved picturesque homes and barns tell the story of time gone by, and outside of town, cattle lazily graze. Only upon closer examination is Fredericksburg’s uniqueness revealed – its connection to World War II and its WW II attractions.
Free Amusement Park Tickets
A national company's program offering free amusement park tickets to the nation's troops and their families has become so popular it will be extended another year. Anheuser-Busch began the program, called "Here's to the Heroes," in February 2005. The company had planned to end it early this year (2006). Now it will run until (at least) the end of 2006.
A national company's program offering free amusement park tickets to the nation's troops and their families has become so popular it will be extended another year. Anheuser-Busch began the program, called "Here's to the Heroes," in February 2005. The company had planned to end it early this year (2006). Now it will run until (at least) the end of 2006.
Middle Tennessee's Military History
Our favorite military travel writer, Tony Conboy III returns with a description of what to do and see in Middle Tennessee, including the Stone River National Battlefield, the Carter House, and the Canton Plantation.
Our favorite military travel writer, Tony Conboy III returns with a description of what to do and see in Middle Tennessee, including the Stone River National Battlefield, the Carter House, and the Canton Plantation.
Australia Travel
Military travelers can now purchase vacations to Australia for about the same cost as a getaway to Europe.
Military travelers can now purchase vacations to Australia for about the same cost as a getaway to Europe.
Knoxville, TN
There are more than just bears, good times and spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains around Knoxville -- there are an abundance of sites of military history significance. Military-travel author Tony Conboy III tells us all about it.
There are more than just bears, good times and spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains around Knoxville -- there are an abundance of sites of military history significance. Military-travel author Tony Conboy III tells us all about it.
Free Theme Park Tickets
Anheuser-Busch Company announced that once again it will open the gates to its SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place theme parks for free as a way of saying thanks to servicemembers and their families. The company's latest promotion, dubbed "Here's to the Heroes," offers a free single-day admission to servicemembers, including Guardsmen and Reservists, and as many as three "direct dependents". The offer runs through Dec. 31 (2005).
Anheuser-Busch Company announced that once again it will open the gates to its SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place theme parks for free as a way of saying thanks to servicemembers and their families. The company's latest promotion, dubbed "Here's to the Heroes," offers a free single-day admission to servicemembers, including Guardsmen and Reservists, and as many as three "direct dependents". The offer runs through Dec. 31 (2005).
Fairfax Area Alive with Military History
We all know that Washington, DC is alive with military history, but how many people venture out to DC’s suburbs to see what is on the menu regarding the area’s military past? If you haven’t taken a look around lately, take a trip to Smithsonian’s $300 million Steven F. Udva-Hazy Center at the National Air and Space Museum.
We all know that Washington, DC is alive with military history, but how many people venture out to DC’s suburbs to see what is on the menu regarding the area’s military past? If you haven’t taken a look around lately, take a trip to Smithsonian’s $300 million Steven F. Udva-Hazy Center at the National Air and Space Museum.
Mobile, Alabama Military Sights
Visible while driving on Interstate 10 is Mobile’s most obvious piece of military history, the monstrous battleship USS Alabama, but this is only the tip of the iceberg of what this city has to offer the military enthusiast.
Visible while driving on Interstate 10 is Mobile’s most obvious piece of military history, the monstrous battleship USS Alabama, but this is only the tip of the iceberg of what this city has to offer the military enthusiast.
Chattanooga is Rich in Military History
Chattanooga has much more to offer than a world class aquarium and a famous mountain with great views, especially if you are interested in military history. Here is just a sampling of military related history sites and events to help you plan your trip to Chattanooga.
Chattanooga has much more to offer than a world class aquarium and a famous mountain with great views, especially if you are interested in military history. Here is just a sampling of military related history sites and events to help you plan your trip to Chattanooga.
Orlando Bound?
Special guest-author Tony Conboy III presents the latest on hotel and attraction discounts for veterans/active duty military members in Orlando, Florida.
Special guest-author Tony Conboy III presents the latest on hotel and attraction discounts for veterans/active duty military members in Orlando, Florida.
Seward Resort
Information about the U.S. Army's Seward Resort in Alaska.
Information about the U.S. Army's Seward Resort in Alaska.
Fort Knox
There is no gold to be found in this particular Fort Knox, however it's a great place to visit with the kids.
There is no gold to be found in this particular Fort Knox, however it's a great place to visit with the kids.
Army/Navy Club
The Army/Navy Club in Washington D.C.
The Army/Navy Club in Washington D.C.
Legoland Offers Military Discount
Legoland California is honoring U.S. Military members and their families by offering a free ticket with the purchase of three regular admission tickets when purchased at base tickets and tours offices.
Legoland California is honoring U.S. Military members and their families by offering a free ticket with the purchase of three regular admission tickets when purchased at base tickets and tours offices.
Magical History Tour
Join military travel journalist Tony Conboy III, as he reviews an 8-day, 4-country, World War II history tour.
Join military travel journalist Tony Conboy III, as he reviews an 8-day, 4-country, World War II history tour.
MWR Leisure Travel
Various vacation packages offered by MWR.
Various vacation packages offered by MWR.
Pentagon Tours
Information about daily tours offered at the Pentagon.
Information about daily tours offered at the Pentagon.
Solomons Naval Recreation Center
Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, cabins, close to Washington D.C. in Maryland.
Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, cabins, close to Washington D.C. in Maryland.