Vacation Ideas for Budgets $5K and Under
Many of the best family trips can be done for under $5K!
Budget ranges can vary greatly depending on the size of your family, your eating and shopping habits, hotel preferences, and the length of the trip. These ideas are based on a family of 4, with moderate eating habits, staying at mid-range hotels. The budgets do not include flights.
New York City
There are so many fun things to do as a family in this incredible city! It can be a wonderful destination any time of year, but we personally most enjoy
Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC ranks as the best city in the world according to Travel & Leisure and has plenty of kid-friendly activities.
Boston
Boston is a great city to visit with kids and teens because it has great parks and greenspaces, historical sites and tours that can help American history come to life,
Canadian Rockies
The beauty of the Rocky Mountains in Canada is incredible! This mountain range stretches across British Columbia and Alberta and features jagged mountains dotted with snow and turquoise glacial lakes.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach (and surrounding beaches) is a great stretch of beach in northern South Carolina. There are many affordable beachfront hotels and kid-friendly attractions and activities, making it a very
Washington, D.C.
The capital of the U.S.A. is filled with fun activities for families and many of them are free! Many of the museums have areas and activities specifically for kids.
Michigan – Sleeping Bear Dunes & Mackinac Island
Michigan is an incredibly beautiful state! It is a great summer vacation destination that is great for families with kids or teens.
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC is a beautiful city in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Asheville has a fun, artistic culture with local crafters and artists, live music venues, museums,
Dollywood
Dollywood is a wonderful theme park in the Smoky Mountains owned by the incredible Dolly Parton.
Orlando
The Orlando area is home to the best theme parks in the world! You can spend a weekend or several weeks exploring everything the area has to offer. There are
Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is a super fun vacation for families with older kids and teens! The best part for many is Harry Potter World, where you can be immersed in
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are two towns located next to Great Smokey Mountain National Park that are filled with exciting attractions, shows, and restaurants. If you’re looking for a trip