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Cheap Vacation Ideas
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 A cheap vacation is within reach at a wide range of inexpensive yet adventure filled destinations offering activities from sightseeing to shopping and relaxation to recreation. Whether you and your family or other travel companions prefer an inexpensive holiday spending time in the great outdoors or touring through historic towns and cities in the USA or Canada, there are a number of cheap vacation ideas to choose from with customized assistance in locating and planning the perfect vacation for everyone.
The following locations showcase best cheap vacation destinations in the USA and Canada to accommodate a variety of interests and feature reasonably priced places to visit, things to do as well as dining and lodging options. A full calendar of events and information about sightseeing and tours is also provided. Cheap vacations are available any time of year, so you can enjoy family holidays either skiing on the slopes in winter, hiking through the mountains in the fall, playing golf in the spring or relaxing at the beach in the summer.
Your next vacation can be as inexpensive as it is enjoyable at any of one of the following locations that are suitable for travel as a family or with a group of friends. Get ready to fully enjoy relaxing, dining, shopping, sightseeing, recreation and many more adventures at one of several exciting budget friendly travel destinations!
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 | Hays, KS - Hays makes a great inexpensive family tourist destination and our slogan "Small Town Charm and Big Time Fun" means you'll be able to enjoy lots of fun sites that are very reasonably priced. There are 45 attractions, landmarks, museums, historic sites or interesting places to visit in Hays and of those 45 sights, 39 are free places to visit or tour. Within 20 miles outside of Hays there are an additional 15 places of interest including many historic German native stone churches and the boyhood home of Walter Chrysler, the founder of the Chrysler Motor Company. The main attractions around our area are in the categories of Frontier & Pioneer History, German Heritage, Arts, Natural History/Parks and Outdoor Recreation, Ag Tourism and Military History. Of course, shopping in our historic downtown Chestnut Street District attracts many visitors and there are numerous dining and entertainment options to take in as well.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Hays include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Hays are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy fast food / takeout and casual dining restaurants.
Hays Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Mild Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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 | Georgetown-Scott County, KY - Scott County is located at a crossroads of two major Interstate highways and within 90 minutes of two large cities. From touring historic homes, picturesque horse farms, wineries and distilleries, taking a tour of the Toyota Manufacturing Factory, as well as shopping in antique shops and our one-of-a-kind boutiques, there is something to appeal to everyone - no matter what their interests may be.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Georgetown-Scott County include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Georgetown-Scott County are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Georgetown-Scott County Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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 | Mankato, MN - Greater Mankato offers everything you'd want from a big city - right in the middle of the great outdoors. Shopping, nightlife and attractions, plus wildlife, water and outdoor recreation all contribute to make Greater Mankato an ideal destination. Come on in and take a look at the wide variety of hidden treasures and opportunities for recreation, meetings, conventions, group travel, leisure, sightseeing, festivals, and sporting events that Greater Mankato has to offer!
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Mankato include family fun and recreation. Popular places to stay in Mankato are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy fast food / takeout and casual dining restaurants.
Mankato Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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 | Jefferson City, MO - Jefferson City is the Capital City of Missouri, located on the banks of the Missouri River amidst rolling hills, majestic architecture and towering river bluffs in a small-town setting filled with historic charm. Its central location and affordability make it a popular destination for family and business travel alike. Visit one of Jefferson City's most popular attractions and get locked up in Jefferson City's history. The decommissioned Missouri State Penitentiary (http://www.MissouriPenTours.com) is open for history and ghost tours. Experience what it's like inside the walls of this historic prison that was 100 years old when Alcatraz opened its doors. Take a tour of the Missouri State Capitol (http://www.MOCapitolTours.com), ranked the most beautiful capitol on the interior among all 50 state capitols. Another great place to visit in Jefferson City is Central Dairy (http://www.CentralDairy.biz). This old-fashioned ice cream parlor serves a wide variety of flavors in heaping portions, and it's really cheap! A huge ice cream cone only costs about $2.25.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Jefferson City include family fun and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Jefferson City are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Jefferson City Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and fall |
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 | Saint Robert, MO - Pulaski County Missouri offers an affordable vacation. Enjoy historical museums, or tour Route 66. Set sail in a canoe, kayak, raft or inner-tube and enjoy our gentle float trips along the Big Piney and Gasconade Rivers. Awesome goggle eye and cat fishing. Trophy trout fishing along the Roubidoux River. Cave diver certified? Dive Roubidoux Spring. Dine in a cave! Events held year round throughout our county, 4 day music festivals, fairs and festivals. Pulaski County is located in central Missouri, along Interstate 44 and is within a hour of other major destinations. With 27 hotels and 6 cabin resorts you can explore our area and easily visit other destinations within 1 hour drive.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Saint Robert include family fun and relaxation. Popular places to stay in Saint Robert are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Saint Robert Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and spring |
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 | Mansfield, OH - ""America at its Best"" we are known for Hollywood favorites like Shawshank, A very scary haunted prision as highlighted on taps, live motorsports at 2 tracks, all-season recreation from Malabar Farm to luscious golf courses and ski resort, and World-recognized attraction from Life size wax museum at Bible Walk to the First Hand carved Carrousel since the 1930 at the Richland Carrousel Park.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Mansfield include sightseeing and recreation. Popular places to stay in Mansfield are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Mansfield Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cold Apr-Cool May-Mild Jun-Warm Jul-Warm Aug-Warm Sep-Mild Oct-Cool Nov-Cold Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Summer and winter |
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 | Greensboro, NC - Come to Greesnboro where ""the middle is the best part"" - best part of North Carolina!!!! Centrally located in the heart of the state and the east coast of the United States, Greensboro is a city with something for everyone. Enjoy the new International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Children's Museum, Historical Museum, Natural Science Center, Weatherspoon Art Museum, Greensboro Cultural Center and parks galore! You can enjoy the outdoors in the many gardens and stroll along our trails. If nightlife is to your taste, don't miss the downtown hot spots! And with 7 colleges and universities there is always plenty of sports, theater, art, etc. Come to Greensboro where the middle is the best part.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Greensboro include family fun and recreation. Popular places to stay in Greensboro are hotels, motels and vacation rentals. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and barbeque restaurants.
Greensboro Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cool Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Warm Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Spring and summer |
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 | Lindsborg, KS - Get to know an unusually cultured small town that exemplifies the High Plains' immigrant history of the 1800s. Lindsborg still lives the heritage of its Swedish founders, particularly in its Midsummer's Festival and Christmas celebrations. Lindsborg is steeped in the visual arts and music, featuring galleries devoted to the works of fine arti painter Birger Sandzen and National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson. Tidy and friendly, Lindsborg is a place for families, couples and family reunions.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Lindsborg include sightseeing and family fun. Popular places to stay in Lindsborg are cottages, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and ethnic restaurants.
Lindsborg Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cold Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cold
Best Time To Go: Fall and summer |
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 | Mesa, AZ - Visit Mesa and experience the beauty of the amazing desert Southwest - all while enjoying the comfort and culture of a metropolitan city. Mesa is the perfect gateway to a vacation filled with adventure and excitement! Mesa offers a variety of enjoyable things to see and do, from exploring the legacy of Native American culture and the pioneer history of the Old West to Broadway musicals and state of the art interactive museums. We have hotels and accommodations available for every budget and all of our places to stay will put you close to Mesa's exciting nightlife and diverse restaurants and dining.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Mesa include Recreation and sightseeing. Popular places to stay in Mesa are hotels, motels, campgrounds, cabins and tents. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and fast food / takeout restaurants.
Mesa Weather: Jan-Mild Feb-Mild Mar-Warm Apr-Warm May-Hot Jun-Hot Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Hot Oct-Hot Nov-Warm Dec-Mild
Best Time To Go: Winter and spring |
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 | Duluth, GA - Remnants of the past are complemented by contemporary amenities. Shopping, eateries, the arts, and entertainment all make up Historic Duluth. Pause from the busy world we live in, turn the cell phone off and stroll down Main Street. Time is one of life's gifts worth spending in Historic Duluth.
What To Expect: Favorite attractions and things to do in Duluth include family fun and recreation. Popular places to stay in Duluth are hotels, motels, cottages and bed & breakfasts. Costs are relatively cheap. Enjoy casual dining and ethnic restaurants.
Duluth Weather: Jan-Cold Feb-Cool Mar-Cool Apr-Mild May-Warm Jun-Warm Jul-Hot Aug-Hot Sep-Warm Oct-Mild Nov-Cool Dec-Cool
Best Time To Go: Fall and spring |
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