11 Places In Las Vegas Offering Specials To Honor Our Veterans

Veterans Day is celebrated every year on November 11. It is the day we get to honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Which, according to the USO, counts more than 19 million individuals. The day was first observed in 1919. As a first year anniversary celebration of the end of World War 1 in 1918.

While our soldiers should be honored every day, this federal holiday is set aside for a special remembrance of their service. And the USO suggests that on Veterans Day, we do more than just thanking a veteran for their service. And there are many ways to show a veteran our gratitude beyond saying thank you.

From uso.org, we get some great ideas on how to make a veteran feel extra special on Veterans Day. They suggest attending an event locally that is celebrating our military members. You can also display a United States flag in your home, much like you do for the fourth of July. Another suggestion is to ask a veteran to tell you some stories about their time in the military. Being sensitive, of course, to any that might be too difficult for them to discuss.

And my favorite suggestion, which is to volunteer at a nonprofit that offers military support. There are many that let you even do volunteer work remotely. Including writing letters and making care packages to send to our troops. Or you can donate to those nonprofits as well.

Many national chains are offering veterans discounts this week. And if you are or know a veteran here in Las Vegas, we have some local places who are also offering specials. Here are a few to check out.

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Market Place Buffet in Rampart Casino is giving a free lunch to veterans on Friday, November 10. Just make sure you bring your military I.D. and show it at the Rampart Rewards Player’s Club.

South Point is offering free entry into the Garden Buffet on Saturday, November 11 for those with a military I.D. The offer is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner and they suggest you get there early because the buffet always gets busy!

Tuscany is showing their love for veterans by offering a free drink, 20% off dining and 20% off any gift shop purchase on Veterans Day. More info here.

Both locations of Arizona Charlie's will be offering a 20% discount on Veterans Day. The special is for either the Sourdough Cafe or PT’s Express. Valid I.D. required.

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower has a lot of options they're offering in honor of our veterans. On Saturday, November 11, choose one or all of their specials. At both PT’s Wings & Sports and STRAT Café, active and retired military members will get a 20% discount on meals.

PT's is open 9am-midnight and the Café's hours are 7am-2pm and 10pm-7am. Present a valid military I.D. at either location for the discount.

The STRAT also has discounts for military on their rooms. Get info about that here. 

On Veterans Day, The Barbershop is offering 25% off all barber services at the salon. Proof of military I.D. is required. Reservations should be made ahead of time here.

MGM Resorts include MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, New York New York, Luxor and Excalibur. And they've got all kinds of specials going on. Including discounts on show tickets, 20% discounts at their retail outlets, discounts on rooms, and more. Get the whole list here.

This fine-dining restaurant is located near the Convention Center, at 355 Convention Center Dr. They are honoring veterans on Saturday, November 11, with a 15% discount. Any active-duty or retired military guests can get the discount with a valid military I.D.

Pancho's will be honoring our veterans with a 15% discount on food for veterans and active-duty personnel. The offer is available with a valid military I.D on Saturday, November 11. They are located in Downtown Summerlin and open 11am - 9pm.

Bring your valid military to Fogo on Veterans Day and they'll give you 50% off your meal. For any retired or active duty military member. They're open 11:30am-2pm for brunch. And 2pm - 10:30pm for dinner. Located at 360 E Flamingo near Flamingo and Paradise.

All active and retired military personnel with a valid I.D. will get a free legendary burger at the Hard Rock Cafe on Saturday, November 11. AND the offer can be combined with the 15% military discount that is always offered at the Hard Rock Cafe.