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    Tourist Attraction Passes

    Save 30-50% at major attractions.

    CityPass cities

    • NYC, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia.
    • Dallas, Houston, San Antonio.
    • San Francisco, Atlanta, Seattle.
    • $80-150 per person.
    • Saves 40-50% on bundle of 5-6 attractions.
    • Skip-line included some attractions.

    GoCity passes

    • 50+ cities worldwide.
    • All-inclusive (unlimited attractions in days).
    • Or Explorer pass (pick X attractions).
    • $50-200/day.
    • Senior discount sometimes.
    • Great for European cities — Paris, Rome, London.

    Senior-specific discounts

    • Most major museums offer 50%+ senior discount.
    • Some FREE for 65+ (NYC museums on certain days).
    • National Park senior pass ($80 lifetime — see /tools/national-parks-trip).
    • Smithsonian — always free.
    • Library museum passes — many libraries lend free.
    • State museums free or discounted.

    Should you buy pass?

    • Plan to do 4+ included attractions = yes.
    • Casual visiting 1-2 spots = no, skip.
    • Calculate before buying.
    • Senior pace — maybe stretch over 2 trips.
    • Avoid pressure to over-do attractions in 1 day.

    Free city sights

    • Most cities have free walking tours (tip-based).
    • Public parks always free.
    • Federal museums often free.
    • Some museums free certain days/hours.
    • Hop-on-off tour buses — sometimes worth.
    • Self-guided audio tours via apps free.

    Senior travel hack

    Skip pre-buying passes. Walk into attractions, ask "senior discount?" Often 25-50% off vs paid pass advance. Combine with library passes (free). Smithsonian free. Many cities have free museum days. Save $.