Silver savings: The 23 best senior discounts in Manchester
Take advantage of your age by using the best senior discounts in Manchester, New Hampshire.
In Manchester, New Hampshire, no one assumes the golden years are sedentary years. From museum admission to ski tickets and fitness memberships, senior discounts that get you out and about abound.
Here are the 23 best senior discounts this city has to offer.
Theater
Palace Theatres
80 Hanover St., Manchester
Seniors 60 and older get a $9 discount on Saturday and Sunday matinees for the St. Mary’s Bank Performing Arts Series of Broadway-style productions.
The Majestic Studio Theatre
880 Page St., Manchester
Seniors 65 and older get a discount at performances, which varies from show to show. For example, the upcoming “George Washington Slept Here” production in June knocks $5 off the regular price for seniors.
Dana Center for the Performing Arts
St. Anselm College, 100 St Anselm Dr, Manchester
Seniors 62 and older and Saint Anselm alumni are eligible to purchase two tickets at the Saint Anselm faculty/staff discounted rate.
Education
Community College System of New Hampshire
For residents age 65 and older, Manchester Community College waives half of the tuition for credit courses on a space-available basis. Fees are not waived.
University of New Hampshire (including UNH-Manchester)
New Hampshire residents 65 or older who are not enrolled in a degree program are eligible to take up to two credit courses per academic year free of tuition (fees not included). Non-credit courses are not covered by this tuition waiver.
Eats
The Airport Diner
2280 Brown Avenue, Manchester
The funky 50s-style eatery offers a 10% discount for seniors every day.
Fitness
The Granite YMCA
30 Mechanic St., Manchester
Senior adult annual membership for those 62 and older is $48 per month. For two adults and children under the age of 18 living at the same legal address in the same house with at least one adult who must be 62 and older, the fee is $72 per month.
Arts and history
Currier Museum of Art
Seniors 65 and older pay $15 for admission (a $5 discount).
Manchester Historical Society
200 Bedford St., Manchester
Seniors 65 and older pay $30 for membership, a $10 discount. Membership includes Unlimited visits to the Millyard Museum and Research Center, discounts at the museum shop, free admission to the SEE Science Center, and other benefits.
City of Manchester Property Tax
The Queen City gives a break to home-owning seniors. Those aged 65-74 are allowed a $156,000 assessed value deducted from the total assessed value. For ages 75-79, a $210,000 assessed value is deducted from the total assessed value, and for ages 80 years or older, a $280,000 assessed value is deducted from the total assessed value
Shopping
Goodwill Northern New England
65 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester
Seniors 55 and older and veterans get a 15% discount every day.
Kohl’s
81 South River Road, Bedford
When shopping in-store. Kohl’s gives a 15% discount on the whole purchase for those 60 and older.
Michael’s
777 South Willow St., Manchester
Michael’s offers senior crafters who are 55 or older a 10% discount on the entire purchase, including sales. Seniors must have a Michael’s Reward account to get the discount. The account is free, and shoppers can enroll online.
Walgreens
On the first Tuesday of each month, Walgreens offers a 20% discount on eligible regular-priced merchandise for myWalgreens members who are 55 years of age or older. The discount works both in-store and online with code SENIOR20. MyWalgreens is free to join!
Sam’s Club
Seniors 50 years or older who join Sam’s Club online as a new member will receive a 60% discount on a Club membership or $50 off a Sam’s Club Plus membership.
Outdoor recreation
New Hampshire State Parks
Seniors 65 and older get free all-day passes to all state parks. They also get a $5 discount on nightly camping site fees for almost all state campsites. Seniors also get a free ride on the Cannon Aerial Tramway from Monday through Friday, and daily at the Flume Gorge. Visit New Hampshire State Parks Directory for a listing of all of New Hampshire’s state parks.
Ski NH
Many of the state’s ski slopes offer senior discounts for day and season passes. For a complete listing of those that do head to Ski NH. They include free passes like Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme and Loon Mountain Ski Resort in Lincoln, where seniors 80 and older can ski free. At Nordic Skier Wolfeboro XC in Wolfeboro, the slopes are free for those 75 and older.
New Hampshire Fish and Game Discounted Senior Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Discounted annual fishing and hunting licenses are available to residents 68 years or older and can be purchased online or at any licensed agent. Both Senior Freshwater Fishing and Senior Combination Hunting and Fishing Licenses are $7 Senior Muzzleloader and Senior Archery licenses are $3. There are no discounts for Saltwater Recreational Fishing.
Getting around
Manchester Transit Authority
City residents 65 or older can ride the city’s buses for half fare.
Hotels
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
700 Elm St., Manchester
Travelers aged 65 and older and their families can save up to 6% off the hotel’s Best Available Rate. A maximum of two rooms are bookable at this rate.
Hampton Inn Manchester Downtown
21 Front St., Manchester
This hotel offers discounts depending on date and availability. On a recent weekday, we found a 6.5 percent discount on a double queen room with a microwave and refrigerator.
Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn
13500 South Willow St, Manchester
This hotel offers a senior hotel discount for guests 55 and older. Discounts vary depending on date and availability. On a recent weekday, we found a 12.5% off the regular rate for a room with two queen-size beds and a refrigerator.
Comfort Inn Airport
298 Queen City Avenue, Manchester
Senior guests 60 years or older get up to 10% off regular room price with reservation.
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