Mention that you're a senior citizen when you make your travel reservations. Boston-area businesses offer many discounts to seniors with identification (a driver's license, passport, or other document that shows your date of birth). The cut-off age is usually 65. Restaurants, museums, and movie theaters may offer special deals. Restaurants and theaters usually offer discounts only at off-peak times, but museums and other attractions offer reduced rates -- usually the equivalent of the student price -- at all times.

With a special photo ID card, seniors can ride the MBTA subways, local and express buses, commuter rail, and Inner Harbor ferries at a discount. You must have a Senior CharlieCard. For more information, visit MBTA.com.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.