Vacation Ideas for Small Budgets
(Under $2K)
Budgets ranges can vary greatly depending on the size of your family, your eating and shopping habits, hotel preferences, and length of the trip. The ideas below are based on budgets for a family of 4, with moderate eating habits, staying at mid-range hotels or rentals, and not including flights.
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
Atlanta
The biggest city in the South is also big on fun! Atlanta makes a great long weekend trip. It can get hot in the summer but there are plenty of indoor activities and ways to cool down.
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!
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.
Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC ranks as the best city in the world according to Travel & Leisure and has plenty of kid-friendly activities.
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.
Washington, D.C.
The capitol 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. Itinerary Available >