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.
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
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 that mixes natural beauty and enjoying the great outdoors with
Chicago
Chicago is a great city to visit with kids! There are plenty of kid-friendly activities to do, and thanks to the breezes coming off Lake Michigan, it’s not as miserably hot as other cities if you visit during the summer.
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.
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!
Central California
The natural beauty of central California is amazing! Visit San Francisco, Muir Woods, Monterey, Big Sur, Yosemite, and more.