Vacation Ideas for Medium-Sized Budgets ($2-5K)
Budgets ranges can vary greatly depending on the size of your family, your eating and shopping habits, hotel preferences, and length of the trip. We set budget ranges based on a family of 4, with moderate eating habits, staying at mid-range hotels, for 5 days. The budgets do not include flights.
Dollywood
Dollywood is a wonderful theme park in the Smoky Mountains owned by the incredible Dolly Parton.
Utah National Parks
Take a road trip through 5 stunning National Parks in Utah including Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion. This trip can be done in 6-8 days starting from Las Vegas.
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 the magical land of wizardry. There are also areas for
South Dakota
See Mount Rushmore, watch buffalo grazing in the Black Hills, and explore the unique landscape of the Badlands. Southwest South Dakota has a lot to offer and makes a great family road trip!
Walt Disney World
Disney World is a wonderful option for families! Disney World is more than just a typical amusement park – it’s a resort with themed hotels, unique restaurants, 2 water parks, a huge shopping and entertainment complex, and of course, 4
Central California
The natural beauty of central California is amazing! Visit San Francisco, Muir Woods, Monterey, Big Sur, Yosemite, and more.
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 it when the weather is warmer (April – October). It
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.
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is located on Mount Dessert Island on the coast of Maine. Here you can enjoy the beauty of nature surrounded by mountains, rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, lakes, and lush forests.