Ideas for Cheap Family Vacations

Florence Indian Mound in Alabama

One can see The Children’s Museum of the Shoals primarily showcasing the Native American history as well as the Tennessee Valley; an observation deck at the Wilson Dam giving great view of the Tennessee River; the W.C. Handy Music Festival; and the Joe Wheeler State Park.

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona

One can enjoy a day trip with or stay overnight; experience mule trips; see the South Rim year round or the North Rim in May up to October.

De Gray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck, Arkansas

This offers opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, boating, camping, biking, hiking and playing sports like golf, tennis and basketball. The lodge likewise has, for its amenities, swimming pool, restaurant and business and fitness centers.

Columbia State Historic Park in Columbia, California

This used to be the largest California gold mine town in 1850s. Now, it is a famous tourist spot showcasing the old west through its actual mining site; costumed interpreters; and restored streets, hotel and buildings and saloon. One can also enjoy stage coach or horse rides during the day and live musicals at night.

Palm Springs, California

Kids can enjoy the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert and Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park. They can also visit Anaheim to see Disneyland.

Belize, Central America

This is one of the five islands that float in the Caribbean Sea. There is the Belize Zoo, the Community Baboon Sanctuary; and the Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve.

Billie Swamp Safari in Clewiston, Florida

This is a wildlife park located on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. Aside from animal-watching, one can also enjoy the Herpetarium, Ah Tah Thi Ki Seminole Museum, The Swamp Water Café, camping, nature hiking and airboat riding.

Orlando, Florida

This is where the famous Walt Disney World, Sea World and the Universal Studio are found.

Penasacola in Florida

One can enjoy the beaches, the National Museum of Naval Aviation and a close inspection of a vintage Navy aircraft.

Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana

This is world-renowned theme park known for its Rudolph’s Reindeer Ranch, Raven and Legend roller coasters, Splashin’ Safari Water Park, Crocodile Isles and Zoombabwe.

Western Ireland

Here, one can find the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula walking trails. There is also the Hunt Museum in Limerick, the Bunratty Castle and the Folk Park.

Negril, Jamaica

This is the legendary hippie hangout with several cheap beach resorts and lodges as well as the Mayfield Falls.

Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky

This Park is home to over 200 horses. People come here to see the Parade of Breeds, the American Saddle Horse Museum and The Southern Lights Holiday Festival.

Riviera Maya, Mexico

One can enjoy the beaches, Xcaret eco-theme park, butterfly pavilion and the Mayan ruins.

St. Louis, Missouri

This is where the famous Gateway Arch-Jefferson National Expansion Museum can be found. One can also see the Museum of Westward Expansion, Purina Farms, Forest Park, Anheuser Busch Brewery Tourse and Grant’s Farm.

Las Vegas, Nevada

One can enjoy the Shark Reef, The Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, Circus Circus, Fly Away Indoor Sky Diving and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

Blue Ridge Outing Co., in Whittier, North Carolina

This is famous for its Ultimate Whitewater Rafting Trip and kayak rides.

Bismarck, North Dakota

It provides a tour around its 19-storey state capitol building and the surrounding park. People will find the Dakota Zoo, North Dakota Heritage Center and North Dakota State Railroad Museum.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio

This glass and steel pyramid provides a great view of Lake Erie and an opportunity to reminisce among rock classic music and the Hall of Famers.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio

There is the Wright Cycle Company Complex, Huffman Prairie Flying Field and the Dunbar House.

Newport, Oregon

One will find the Yachina Bay State Park, Old Yachima Bay Lighthouse and the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

This is the site of the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863.

York County, Pennsylvania

This is the factory capital of the world wherein people can tour around the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Martin’s Potato Chips and Lutz Snacks, Snyder’s of Hanover, Revonah Pretzels, Suquehanna Glass, Pflatzgraff Co., Glatfelter and the Hope Acres Dairy Farm.

Black Hills and Badlands in South Dakota

This is the site of Mount Rushmore National Memorial where the gigantic granite faces of Lincoln, Roosevelt and Washington are built.

Waco, Texas

This is home to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame; the Dr. Pepper Museum; the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village; Cameron Park; Brazos River and the Cameron Park Zoo.

Moab, Utah

This is a great place for family friendly vacations. This is the gateway to two national parks, the Canyonlands and Arches. One can enjoy mountain biking, river rafting and hiking along the Colorado River.

Washington, District of Columbia

One can learn history and politics here at the nation’s capital. There are the 19 Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery of Art, International Spy Museum, Holocaust Museum, Mount Vernon and the Civil War battlefields like Gettysburg, Bull Run and Manassas.

The above listed best priced vacations for the family are only a few of the many cheap travel destinations in all continents that families can enjoy. Briefly, in order to help families get discounts on family vacations on a budget, they are advised to sign up for travel e-newsletters and read through travel magazines; to book in advance; and to travel during weekdays or off-seasons.