We lately took a household journey to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN, and since my daughter is sufficiently old to now get pleasure from and do a whole lot of sights and museums, we regarded into doing a number of the native sights.  I used to be pleasantly stunned to seek out that there have been MANY homeschool reductions we might get which allowed us to afford to do a number of issues as an alternative of only one or two and depend some discipline journey days throughout our journey!

I had seen a submit about homeschool reductions in that space in a homeschool Fb group and did some fast googling to seek out some extra data.  So so far as discovering reductions I’d ask in any homeschool or native group that you’re in what reductions others have discovered.  Additionally, strive googling your native space or the world that you’re touring to to see if you’ll find reductions.  And it additionally wouldn’t harm to strive calling forward and even asking on the ticket counter if they provide any sort of reductions.  Some sights/museums have sure days put aside on their calendar designated as “homeschool days” and also you’ll have to attend throughout these dates to get the low cost – others might provide the low cost all yr lengthy.  

So far as methods to get the low cost – many locations would require proof.  We dwell in GA and must file a declaration of intent to homeschool with the GA Division of Training annually – I simply printed off that type as proof.  It’s a authorized doc that you need to use to get a driver’s license, and so forth.    Each state could have completely different guidelines and necessities and most locations will take that as proof of being enrolled as a homeschooler. You may as well be part of the Residence College Authorized Protection Affiliation and get skilled trainer and pupil ID playing cards by way of them.    Which ought to mean you can get a lot of the trainer reductions/freebies provided at many retail shops and eating places.

I’m going to maintain a working checklist of pupil and trainer reductions you may get as a homeschooler on this submit and hold including to it as I discover extra.  When you’ve got a reduction you understand about in your space or in an space you vacationed in, please remark and I’ll be glad so as to add it!

Homeschool attraction reductions (costs efficient as of 2024 and topic to alter)

(I’ve linked the web sites of every of those sights – please double verify dates/charges and if you might want to reserve forward earlier than going.)

Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN space

• Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg – affords as much as 60% off homeschool tickets all yr lengthy.  We LOVED this attraction and the value was very reasonably priced with the low cost.  Pupil tickets- reg $19.99 – however $10.99 with homeschool low cost, grownup tickets  – reg $39.99, however $19.99 with homeschool low cost.
• Wonderworks – affords homeschool days and charges throughout January-February  – this was a whole lot of enjoyable too with some scientific and climate experiments. Common value $33.99 a ticket however solely $13.99 with homeschool discounted tickets/  
• Wilderness of the Smokies – affords a number of discounted homeschool days all year long
• Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Nation – affords a month’s price of homeschool days within the fall with deeply discounted tickets as much as 60% off!  Pupil tickets often $92 – however solely $41 with homeschool days discounted tickets.  
• All Ripley sights in Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg provide reductions.-  Consider It or Not!: $15.00+tax

  – Mirror Maze: $6.00+tax

  – Haunted Journey: $9.00+tax

  – Tremendous Enjoyable Zone Laser Tag: $9.00+tax

  – Tremendous Enjoyable Zone Indoor Mini-Golf: $7.00+tax

  – Davy Crockett mini golf: $9.00+tax

  – Outdated MacDonald mini golf: $9.00+tax

  – Transferring Theater: $9.00+tax

• Alcatraz East Crime Museum – affords discounted homeschool charges throughout the month of January and February on weekdays when college is in session. 
• Titanic Exhibit  – affords particular charges to homeschool and in addition an training information.
• Prime Soar and Crave Golf Membership – provide free homeschool days within the fall – discover information on their fb web page.

Sweetwater, TN

Athens, TN

Knoxville, TN

• Muse Knoxville – affords homeschool registrations for instructional applications

Greenville, SC

• Huge Air Soar – discounted days and occasions throughout the week for homeschoolers

Myrtle Seaside, SC

• Ripleys Aquarium – affords discounted homeschool tickets – Youngster (3–5): $6 per particular person, Youngster (6+): $15 per particular person, Adults: $25 per particular person

Atlanta, GA

• Georgia Aquarium – affords discounted tickets and applications on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from September by way of March – referred to as Tuesdays within the Discipline.  Should reserve upfront and present letter of intent or proof.  Homeschool Youngster: $17.00.  Homeschool Grownup: $31.95
• Mates of GA state parks – discounted membership which has many advantages statewide at state parks
• Atlanta Historical past Heart – affords homeschool low cost days and applications all through yr
• Atlanta Zoo – affords discounted charges year-round for homeschoolers – should purchase tickets forward.  $17.99 a pupil.
• Atlanta Botanical Backyard – Might 17 homeschool day with $10 tickets
• Atlanta Financial Museum – free for teams of 10-30 individuals – should reserve forward.

Kennesaw, GA

Orlando, FL

• Legoland – affords discounted tickets –  ELIGIBLE DATES: August 21, 2023 – Might 31, 2024 on Monday – Fridays, excluding holidays and peak occasions. Blockout dates might apply.  Beginning at $19.99 + tax (if relevant) per pupil Beginning at $34.99 + tax (if relevant) per grownup

Retailer and on-line service reductions

• Adobe – get first yr for $19.99