Destinations
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50 Free and Cheap Summer Movie Screenings Across America
While summer offers many reasons to be outdoors, it’s also the peak season for movie viewing. There will, of course, be the new-ish blockbusters hitting theaters throughout the season, as well as the old classics being shown for far cheaper…
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20 Exhibits You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer
Museums and other exhibition venues provide an engaging and fun way to learn. They inspire us and offer a meaningful way to spend time with family. Come summer, many can also be a fascinating escape from the heat. Here’s a…
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20 Bike-Friendly Cities for a Vacation
Whether you want to stay close to home or venture abroad, taking a bike for a spin is an ideal way to get the lay of the land in a new destination. And May is National Bike Month, so there’s…
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27 Free or Cheap Earth Day Events
On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took part in demonstrations across the country demanding a healthy, sustainable environment. Those gatherings on the first Earth Day led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and key environmental laws. Fast-forward…
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20 Free Adventures at National Parks
Budget-conscious travelers love national parks, but many don’t realize how many free, unique activities they offer — beyond brief ranger-led talks or walks. These 20 enticing adventures give a taste of what’s possible at no cost during your next national…
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15 Best U.S. Cities for a Destination Wedding on a Budget
A destination wedding needn’t cost a fortune or involve a flight halfway around the globe. Plenty of U.S. cities provide memorable, budget-friendly wedding settings, from beaches to historic mansions. To come up with 15 top choices, we scoured multiple lists…
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14 Budget-Friendly Places for Whale Watching on the West Coast
For many communities on the West Coast, whale-watching season is a big deal. It’s celebrated with festivals, lectures, and, of course, countless whale-watching cruises. While some of the cruises can…
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15 Spring Break Rentals to Save You Money on a Hotel
Spring break conjures visions of 24/7 booze-filled partying in warm, sandy climes. But the cost! Flights and hotels can eat up a poor student’s budget. On the other hand, renting…
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15 Alluring Cheese Shops Where You Can Get Free Samples
It’s hard to tire of cheese, since each type in this beloved category of dairy products is unique. In the culinary world, a diverse cheese board is hard to beat,…
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Embrace the Cold at These 12 Affordable Winter Destinations
In many parts of the country, the grueling days of winter have truly settled in with frigid temperatures and only rare appearances by the sun. But there are many places…
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The Best of Florida on a Budget
Florida is a popular destination for sunny weather and the magic of Disney, but it has far more to offer frugal travelers than beaches and theme parks. From the Panhandle…
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Skip the Turkey: 10 Great Getaways for Thanksgiving Weekend
With a bitter presidential race dividing friends and families, celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones may not be the fun-filled occasion of years past. Or perhaps it’s never been a favorite…
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11 Trips That Will Obliterate Your Fitbit Step Goals
Staying fit and healthy while traveling can be a challenge. Travelers in a hurry to get from one place to another tend to grab fast, unhealthy food wherever they can,…
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16 Public Buildings You Have to See Inside
The mental images conjured by the words “government building” likely involve tedious obligations such as jury duty, traffic court, and paying property taxes. Here’s a list designed to turn that…
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Get High: 12 Spectacular Balloon Festivals From Coast to Coast
The oldest and most basic flight mechanism in human history, hot-air balloons first appeared as toys in China in the third century. Nearly 1,500 years later, in September 1783, brothers…
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20 Money-Saving Ski Passes for More Fun at More Places
Skiing and snowboarding are notoriously expensive pastimes. Last season, the average price of an adult weekend lift ticket at the nation’s resorts was $109. Frequent skiers and riders, however, can…
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Frugal Fall Fun: 50 Free and Cheap Festivals That Celebrate Autumn
The end of summer means a new world of agricultural delights and gorgeous autumnal scenery, plus a whole lot of events honoring the new season. There’s a rich variety of…
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14 Under-the-Radar Places With Amazing Fall Foliage
New England comes first to mind for taking in fall’s brilliant hues of yellow, red, orange, and green, but there are gorgeous locations around the country with fall colors that…
