Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
50+ military discounts and deals in Mobile and Baldwin counties
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Coastal Alabama shares a deep connection with our military community. From active Coast Guard crews on the water to the thousands of veterans who call Mobile and Baldwin counties home, service members are a foundational part of life across the bay.
To honor that service, dozens of local attractions, neighborhood favorites and major retailers across the bay offer year-round discounts and perks. To make things easy, Mobile Bay Now has rounded up more than 50 military discounts available right now in the Mobile Bay area.
Three quick tips before you head out:
- Bring your ID: Keep a valid military or veteran ID handy at checkout.
- Just ask: Many local shops offer unlisted discounts if you inquire at the register.
- Check the terms: Some deals apply only to active-duty, while others include veterans and dependents.
Ready to save? Here is your guide to military discounts in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Discounts + deals at a glance
Local military discounts + deals
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
- The deals:
- Active-duty military receive FREE admission to the park.
- Active-duty dependents receive discounted admission dependent on age.
- Veteran admission is $15.
- Address: 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL 36602
- Hours: 8AM-5PM daily
- More info
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
- The deals:
- Every Monday, all active-duty military members, veterans and their immediate family members receive 25% off gardens-only admission.
- Excludes special events, including Magic Christmas in Lights and the Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival.
- Veterans receive FREE gardens admission on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
- Address: 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582
- Hours: 8AM-5PM daily
- Last call for home tour tickets at 3:30PM
- Last call for gardens tickets at 4PM
- More info
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
- The deals:
- Active-duty and retired personnel receive FREE exhibit admission and $6 exhibit combo admission.
- Dependents, spouses or any other military personnel receive $1.25 off exhibits admission.
- Does NOT include traveling exhibits unless otherwise noted.
- Address: 65 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602
- Hours:
- 10AM-4PM Tuesday-Saturday
- Closed Sunday-Monday
- More info
Mobile Museum of Art
- The deals:
- Active and retired military tickets are $8 (regular adult price $12).
- Address: 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
- Hours:
- 10AM-5PM Tuesday-Saturday
- Closed Sunday-Monday and all city holidays
- More info
OWA Parks & Resort
- The deal: 15% off tickets for active-duty and retired military (must purchase tickets in-person).
- Address: 101 South OWA Blvd., Foley, AL 36535
- Tropic Falls (theme + water park) hours:
- 10AM-8PM Sunday-Thursday
- 10AM-10PM Friday-Saturday
- Downtown OWA hours:
- Open daily, but individual business hours vary
- More info
Young’s Suncoast Realty and Vacation Rentals
- The deal: 5% off vacation rental rates for active and retired first responder and military personnel. Use promo code HEROES5.
- Address: 100 Cove Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- Hours: 8AM-5PM
- More info
Fort Morgan State Historic Site
- The deal: FREE admission for active-duty, reserve or retired military.
- Address: 110 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
- Hours: 8AM-4:30PM daily
- More info
Rock Creek Golf Club
- The deal: Discounts for seniors, military and first responders are available every Tuesday and Thursday. Contact the Pro Shop (251-928-4223) for more details.
- Address: 140 Clubhouse Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532
- Hours: Sunrise-sunset daily
- More info
National chains with local locations
Many national chains with locations across Alabama have military discounts, ranging from 5% to 50% off! Here are some spots to keep in mind, especially at outlet malls like Tanger in Foley.
This list is sourced from VA.org and may not be comprehensive. If you aren’t sure if your favorite brand has a military discount, just ask in the store!
Apparel + outdoor gear
- Bass Pro Shops: 10% off in-store and online
- Champs Sports: 10% off most items
- Columbia: 10% off
- Foot Locker:
- Kohl’s: 15% off purchases made in-store on Mondays
- Lululemon: 15% off in-store
- Nike: 10% off most items
- Oakley: Up to 50% off
- Rack Room Shoes: 10% off
- Sunglass Hut: 15% off
- Under Armour: 20% off in-store and online, 10% off at factory outlet stores
Food + entertainment
- Bonefish Grill: 10% off
- Dave & Buster’s: 15% off food
- Outback Steakhouse: 10% off
- Topgolf: 10% off
Home + lifestyle
- Camping World RV & Outdoors: 5% off
- Costco: New members can get up to a $60 digital Costco shop card
- GameStop: Up to 10% off most products in-store
- Home Depot: 10% off most items
- Lowe’s: 10% off eligible purchases
- Mattress Firm: Up to 20% off
- Sherwin-Williams: 15% off
Automotive services
- Parts + maintenance:
- Advance Auto Parts: 10% off regular-priced, in-store items
- O’Reilly Auto Parts: 10% off
- Pep Boys: 10% off daily, 50% off oil changes every Wednesday
- Take 5 Oil Change: 25% off oil changes
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 15% off total invoice
- Dealerships:
