Every year in July and August, the 16th century comes alive in Sterling, New York. The Sterling Renaissance Festival is a portrayal of an entire 16th century village, and many of the artisans and characters actually live in the village throughout the Festival, though it is only open for the seven weekends. There is a wide variety of arts and crafts sold during the Festival, and many artisans actually demonstrate their craft for the crowds. Look for glass blowing, many period costume vendors, metal workers and potters, among others. The artisans come from all over the country to particpate. For entertainment, look for a jousting tournament, comedy acts, live music shows, and games and rides. Renaissance type foods are also served throughout the Festival. In 2011, it runs from July 9 – August 21.

Purchasing tickets ahead of time is one way to save on admission to the Festival. Early bird pricing is in effect from now until May 31st, so don’t wait if you know you want to attend. Special early bird pricing is also available for the Queen’s Tea or Renewal of Vows.

Military and Law Enforcement qualify for a discount for themselves and one guest. Valid ID must be presented in lieu of a coupon.

Purchasing a 2-day pass or season pass will save over the regular single day ticket price, and by using a season pass, the more you go the more you have saved!

Corporations can save through their Corporate Ticket Program then offer the tickets to employees at a discount. They offer several different packages. A representatitve of the company should call the number provided on the official website.

Groups of 20 or more can qualify for their group rates. Contact the Festival to purchase.

Each weekend has a theme to it and Family weekend on July 9-10 has special pricing – Buy 1 get 1 at 1/2 price AND Children 12 and under free. These prices are only valid when purchasing tickets at the gate.

Follow the Festival on Twitter, MySpace and Blogger to keep up to date on any changes or announcements, contests, or further specials they offer.

Early Bird pricing is now in effect, but other promotions may save you more depending on when you go. Family weekend or military and law enforcement might be a better option. Check the official website.

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Providence, Rhode Island is a town with a lot of history. Who knew there was a lot of animal history here as well? Providence has been the home of Roger Williams Park Zoo since 1872, the third oldest zoo in the United States. It is named after the founder of Providence, Roger Williams. The zoo aims to help people have a greater appreciation for the natural world through education. It is run by the Rhode Island Zoological Society, and owned by the city. There are over 100 species represented from all over the globe, and the zoo is open 362 days a year for you to experience them.

Although zoos are not as expensive as other kinds of all-day attractions, Roger Williams Park Zoo offers several ways to save you money while visiting. The first is a zoo membership. Membership is available at several levels, and gives access to the zoo free all year long. But wait! Are you a member of another zoo? Check their reciprocal list and see if you have a free ticket into Roger Williams, or possibly a discounted admission.

Every January and February, the zoo switches to winter hours and some of the animals stay inside. This means great savings for you if you want to brave the cold to see the zoo – half price admission through February 28! No coupon is needed for this special.

Coupons can be found though, both online and offline. The Entertainment Book for Providence has a coupon available for free child’s admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. Buy the book and use the coupon. If you purchase the book online, you can print the coupon out from their website.

AAA members can use their membership card as a $5 off coupon, and residents of Providence get in free the first Saturday of every month. Patrons of local participating Libraries can get a $3 off coupon to use for up to four tickets. Some restrictions do apply.

Got a group that wants to go? Check out group rates online or call the zoo for a discount.

Some local hotels offer packages for visitors which include admission to the zoo. Check with your hotel or travel agent, or call the zoo for more information.

Follow the zoo on Facebook to get all the latest information and specials.

Buy the 2011 Entertainment Book online and you can print this coupon from their website

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If you’ve ever attended a State Fair, you know there is much to see and do. The Ohio State Fair is one of the country’s largest, and its history dates all the way back to 1850. For 2011, the Fair runs from July 28 through August 8. There are a variety of events scheduled during the Fair, from animal shows and classes to live shows and entertainment. The Fair is held at the fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. There will be booths with arts and crafts available for sale, as well as a number of food vendors, and of course, Fair rides.

Saving at the Fair is easy with all the promotions that are already slated for 2011. From special days to discounted pricing for advance ticket purchases, there are lots of opportunities to save money.

Special days for 2011 include a Lottery Day where a non-winning lottery ticket becomes a $4 coupon, a Kroger Day where your Kroger Plus Card is your $4 coupon, Veterans & Military Day where an ID will get you free admission, Family Value Day where adults get charged the kids’ price and children under 12 are free. This is just a sampling. For a complete list of discounted or free days, see the official website. Further discounts are available for AAA members, or specially marked Pepsi-Cola cans, as well as other special non-coupon discounts.

Groups and Seniors can qualify for discounts, and consignment tickets are available for local businesses to offer to their employees. Contact the Fair for more details.

A special all-day ride wristband will save you money if you plan on experiencing the many rides available, and special discounted wristbands are available at Ticketmaster outlets before the Fair begins. Once opening day comes, the advance discounted wristbands will no longer be offered.

Discounted tickets will be available at participating Kroger, AAA locations and Ticketmaster outlets.

Check the official website Discounts and Promotions page for ongoing announcements, as well as Following the Fair on Facebook, Twitter, and the official blog.

Ticketmaster outlets have discounted tickets and advance purchase discounted ride wristbands until opening day

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The 16th century is a popular time in history. There are many re-enactments, festivals and faires from this Renaissance period, and the Michigan Renaissance Festival is no exception. It is located in Holly Michigan and is an annual event. Visitors can expect to see period clothing and characters, entertainment in the form of comedy acts, musical acts, jousting, games and plenty of food! The Festival is open weekends and Labor Day, beginning in August, rain or shine. Exact dates will be posted on the official site. Each day they hold several special events including the Feast of Fantasy, the Queen’s Tea, and the Renaissance Smoker. To book these, a special number is provided on the website.

Begin your search for savings at the offical website. They offer season’s passes which can represent significant savings if you plan to attend more than once. They also have a Royal Pass which includes admission just as a season’s pass does, as well as collectors items, four passes for guests, one ticket to another Festival, and a Royal Brunch each day.

Each weekend at the Festival has a theme, and some, such as Festival Friday, have a discounted price as well. Festival Friday is the only Friday they are open, and school groups are encouraged to attend that day. All details are on the website.

Discount tickets can be purchased at local area participating Walgreens and Kroger locations. Local hotels offer package deals which include extras as well as admission to the Festival. A full list is offered on the official website. Download the brochure on the General Information page.

Online, there are several places to find deals on tickets. Fatwallet occasionally has listings for tickets, as do other sites like them. Look for coupon blogs and even local tourism and news sites. These list information on the Festival and special events.

Follow the Festival on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter to get access to contests for free admission and other prizes, as well as other exclusive offers and all the latest news.

Exclusive contests are available through their Facebook page

Many local hotels offer special lodging packages

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Thrillseekers in the Arlington, Texas area can stop by Six Flags Over Texas, which is the original Six Flags Amusement Park. This theme park is based on the history of the State of Texas, and the six flags the name is taken from are the six different flags that have flown over the Lone Star State. The park is divided into these six areas, and includes a bit of history in with the thrilling rides and family fun. The park was built in 1961. While in the area, you can pair your theme park visit with one of the other area attractions, as Arlington has many to choose from including Ranger Stadium and the new Cowboys Stadium which hosted the 2011 Super Bowl.

There are many places that offer savings on your Six Flags visit. Start with the official website. There are discounted tickets and season’s passes offered online. A season’s pass will give you amazing savings if you will be in the area and use it several times. The more you use it the more you save. Combo tickets are also available to let you save when eating or parking at Six Flags. They also offer online purchase of meal and snack vouchers at a discount.

If you work in the area, check with your HR department to see if they offer discounted tickets. Many businesses do. Local hotels often have discount tickets to local attractions, of which Six Flags is just one, so if you are visiting, check with the front desk or your travel agent to see what is offered.

The local Visitor’s Bureau offers printable coupons that can save as much as $19 off the admission price for adults. Other local travel and tourism websites also offer either coupons or discounted tickets from time to time. There are a number of other coupon sites online that also list offers for Six Flags, however, many of them just lead back to the main website.

Sign up for the In The Loop email newsletter on the official site to get exclusive deals sent to your inbox, and Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and their blog for the latest information, contests and special announcements.

This is the 2010 coupon the Arlington Visitor's Bureau offered. Watch for a 2011 coupon to be posted on their site.

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The Ohio Renaissance Festival differs from others in that it is set on 30 acres in an entire recreated 16th century village. Guests can walk through the village and see more than 100 shows set on 11 stages, various vendors hawking their arts and crafts, many games of skill and let’s not forget the food! There are over 150 characters in period dress to set the stage throughout the village, and some visitors also come in costume. Like other Festivals, there is a jousting tournament, and royalty, nobles and peasants. The entire Festival is designed to be interactive and fun for the whole family. This year it runs from September 3 to October 16, weekends only plus Labor Day. Don’t let a little rain stop you, as the villagers will still be there to welcome you.

To save on your visit, stop by the official website first. They offer special online discounts when you purchase through the site, and they have combo packages for four people that will include the Queen’s Discount Coupon Book to give you additional savings. Pick the book up at the Will Call window when you arrive.

The website also has season’s passes, which will allow for significant savings if you plan on attending more than once. The more often you use it, the more you have saved. They are only available until September 2.

There are several area hotels that are offering special packages that will include admission to the Festival. Look for Lodging on the Ohio Renaissance Festival website to see which hotels are offering packages and what is included.

Each weekend at the Festival has a theme, and some of them offer discounts, as seen below.

There is an education day, and groups of 15 or more or corporate groups can save as well. See the group sales section of the website for details and an order form.

Follow the Festival on Facebook to get the latest information and any special offers that are announced.

Special deals like this one are announced on the website

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Lover’s Package is an adult store carrying novelties, toys, lingerie, books, DVDs, games and other items. Established in the early 80′s, there are now twenty stores across Washington state. They also have an online store through their website. The website is only for those over 18, and you will be asked whether you are 18 or older when you visit. There is a sex education section on the site to give more information on some of the types of products and how they are used. A Bachelorette Party Guide and several other articles are also included online.

The company provides many opportunities to save on their products, both online and offline. Coupons can be found on major online coupons websites in the form of both printable coupons to take into retail store locations, and coupon codes to use at the online store.

Coupons can be found in Valpak direct mailings, and a printable coupon is currently available at the Valpak website. Some local phone books may contain clippable coupons in the coupon section at the back of the phone book.

The official website offers several opportunities to save as well. There is a clearance section, and they run specials for a percentage off of the clearance price when they are trying to clear out old products. Specials are showcased on the front page of the site. There is a web special and a retail special.

Signing up for their email newsletter will net you special offers and coupons sent directly to your inbox, and becoming a preferred customer, which is their loyalty program, enables you to have exclusive savings. These include free products with a purchase, and 20% off your entire purchase the first Tuesday of every month, as well as other benefits. Signup is free on their website.

Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and MySpace to keep up to date and catch special offers posted there.

This printable coupon is found on the Valpak website

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Looking for a place to cool off in California in the summertime? Many people turn to Raging Waters for some cool, wet fun. Raging Waters has three locations in California: San Dimas, San Jose, and Sacramento. Each location is slightly different, but they all do have some of the same rides, such as the Dragon’s Den. All have a variety of thrill rides, water slides, calm rides like a lazy river, wave pools, and more. They are all family oriented and each has a play area for children. Each location has its own website, but they are all accessible from the main Raging Waters website. Check hours and dates online, and plan your visit in advance.

Checking the individual website for the location you plan to visit is a great way to begin a search for savings. Each park has its own promotions and discounts. All have a season’s pass, which will save you a lot of money if you plan on visiting often. Some locations are offering a discount right now if you purchase more than one season pass at a time. Purchasing a Sacramento season pass will also get you free admission to the State Fair all season long.

At least two of the parks are offering special school days where a class group can receive a discount on the admission price. Pre-paying well in advance gets an even bigger discount, and you will get one free chaperone ticket for every 10 student admissions purchased. Check the website for availability, dates, and details.

The parks all have a corporate purchase program, where businesses can buy tickets and sell them to their employees at a discount. Check with your HR department to see if your company is participating.

Signing up for the Newsletter at any one of the websites will qualify you to receive special promotions delivered to your inbox, as well as entering you to win 2 free day passes.

Each of the parks also has its own Facebook and Twitter account, so you will need to follow the location you are interested in to get all the latest deals.
Facebook: San Dimas, San Jose, Sacramento
Twitter: San Dimas, San Jose, Sacramento

Area businesses and online coupon websites can also have coupons or discounted tickets. Check local travel or tourist sites as well, and the Entertainment Book website to see if they have current coupons. The local Visitor’s Bureau will sometimes have tickets to local attractions also.

A season's pass can save you big money... why not save on the season's pass too?

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Where can you see a Pygmy Chimpanzee, a Pacific Giant Octopus, birds of prey, a Red Kangaroo, and farm animals all in the same location? The answer is the Milwaukee County Zoo. These are just a few of the exotic and not so exotic animals that can be found among the more than 2000 rare and exotic animals, animal shows, attractions and exhibits showcased on this 200+ acre facility. The zoo is open 365 days a year, though some days have different hours. Check the official website for operating hours for the day you plan to attend. The zoo has been around for more than 100 years, established in 1892. It is focused on education and conservation, and has a number of educational programs available, including specific animal information on their website.

To save on your visit to the zoo, you have several options. If you plan on visiting often, it pays to become a member of the zoo. Members receive free admission all year long, as well as some additional benefits which are outlined on the website. Already a member of another zoo? Check and see if the Milwaukee County Zoo is on their list of reciprocal zoos. You might qualify for discounted or even free admission with your existing membership card.

Discounts are offered to senior citizens, groups of 20 or more, and schools. School groups should call the zoo for special pricing. Area businesses can become part of the zoo’s consignment program and offer discounted tickets to their employees. Contact group sales at the zoo for more information.

Local county residents receive special discounts and even free admission on certain days. Purchasing tickets online entitles county residents to save on each ticket. Free days for residents are normally major holidays and these will be listed on the website as well each year.

There are days that the zoo gives free admission to everyone, and these are sponsored by local businesses. The free day schedule changes annually, and current dates are on the official website.

Check with the Parks and Recreation Department or the Visitor’s Bureau for coupons or discount tickets. Coupons can also be found online at local websites from time to time, like the one pictured below.

Offers like this one found at UnitedWayMilwaukee.org can sometimes be found on local websites

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Fans of the Renaissance can travel back to the 16th century each spring outside Los Angeles, California at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Jousting tournaments, sword fights, feasting fit for a 16th century king and lots of entertainment in the form of dancers, fire-jugglers, and comedy and musical acts, among others, all in period costumes, bring this time to life for all visitors. The Faire offers a number of crafts for purchase from various artisans each year, for your shopping pleasure. There are rides and games to round out the experience. This is the oldest Renaissance Faire in the United States, and one of the largest, with approximately 200,000 people attending each season. The 2011 season runs from April 9 through May 22, 10 am to 7 pm weekends only.

Parking is $10 throughout the season, and there are numerous ways to save while attending. Pre-season tickets can be purchased on the official website for a discount of 30%. Click and print the tickets and bring them with you to the Faire. Even before the season begins, there are special events for special pricing, and some events include free ticket giveaways.

Each weekend has a particular theme and some of these weekends hold special discounts such as free admission for children or military appreciation. Details on the individual weekends and any discounts are on the website. Friday, April 15th is a special school day, with more of an emphasis on education, and free chaperone tickets are available with the purchase of a specific number of student tickets. There is a special order form for this, and dates given to avoid extra fees, as well as further instructions on the website.

Other discounts include group rates – 20% off groups of 15 or more, and season passes for those who plan on attending more than once. The more you attend, the greater the savings to you. Coupons will be offered on the website soon, so keep checking it for those.

Additional coupons may be found at area businesses. Details will be on the official website when available. Travelers can also save with hotel packages that include admission to the Faire. Any hotel offers for the 2011 will also be listed on the website.

Follow the Faire on Facebook and MySpace, and sign up for the official e-News-Letter for all the latest details and special offers and contests.

This was a local hotel offer for the 2010 season... look for new offers to be posted on the official website when available

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