Destinations

  • Smithsonian's National Zoo, Washington, D.C.

    12 Incredible Free Zoos

    A trip to the zoo combines fun in the sun with interactive learning about exotic animals, native species, and environmental conservation. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, hobby ecologist, or just an animal lover, a day at the zoo belongs on…

  • Free Summer Events in Each State

    Whether you want to stay cool indoors at an art gallery or head out for live music and fireworks, there are lots of free things to do all over the country this summer. Cheapism.com has rounded up some of the…

  • 10 Awesome Honeymoons on a Budget

    Weddings get more expensive every year and many newlyweds find themselves tapped out by the time the honeymoon rolls around. Don’t let the financial stress of a wedding deprive you of a lovely post-nuptials holiday. Cheapism.com found 10 destinations with…

  • 20 Amazing Hikes in the U.S.

    The benefits of hiking … let us count the ways: a sense of adventure, connection with the great outdoors, an excuse to exercise, time away from it all. But some of the most well-known national parks charge hefty entrance fees…

  • 10 Cheap Summer Vacations for Students

    Traveling as a student is both pain and gain. Between student loans and not working full time, students generally need to pinch every penny and live on seriously small budgets, especially while on the road. But travel expands intellectual horizons…

  • 50 Scenic Campgrounds Under $20 in Every State

    Camp sites are getting expensive. Spend up to $50 a night and all you get are loud neighbors, a picnic bench, and a fire pit. Glamorous camping (aka glamping) might include cleaner bathroom facilities with flush toilets and hot showers,…