Affordable American Tourist Cities

By Author: Steve Robinson
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Cheap travel choices, including cheap airplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, and cheap vacation packages all can be found when considering which low cost cities are worth checking out.

The following are budget friendly cities recommended by Frommer’s Travel:

• Washington, D.C.’s offers many attractions which are free to visit. There is no charge to visit National Mall landmarks, including the Jefferson, Lincoln and Vietnam Veterans memorials. All of the Smithsonian museums offer free admission, including the Air and Space Museum, the Natural History Museum, the American History Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum, and the National Zoo. Tours of Ford’s Theatre, where Lincoln was shot, the Library of Congress, and the Bureau of Engraving are all free.

Visitors can save money by staying at hotels outside of the Capital Beltway and close to a Metro stop which offers affordable and reliable transportation.

• Branson Missouri is a mecca of mainstream entertainment located in the heart of the Arkansas Ozarks. There are many family friendly venues, amusement parks, miniature golf courses and wax museums. ...
... There is a wide choice of mid-range hotels and affordable family run resorts. A new airport has resulted in low cost airlines entering the market and more competitive airline ticket prices.

• Charlotte, North Carolina is home to NFL and NBA teams, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a sleek downtown, excellent museums, and one of the South’s most popular amusement parks – Carowinds. North Carolina is prime barbecue country where visitors can enjoy cheap delicious hickory smoked pulled pork sandwiches.

• Columbus, Indiana referred to as the “Athens of the Prairie” showcases almost 70 outstanding examples of 20th century architecture, of which a handful are National Historic Landmarks. Visitors can take self guided walks using free maps from the Columbus Area Visitors Center. Tourists enjoy following the sinuous curve of the White River and strolling in Mill Race Park.

The city has a genial small town vibe matched by small town prices. There are ongoing free festivals. The Commons is a steel and glass entertainment complex with an impressive free indoor playground.

• Orlando Florida offers over 115,000 hotel rooms which result in highly competitive hotel prices. Although Disney World is no bargain, there are plenty of other places to pay, stay and eat that do not cost a fortune. Packages deals are a great way to save money on airfare, hotels, and sights. Visitors are encouraged to use “Visit Orlando’s free Orlando Magicard”, which offers discounts at restaurants, shops, and attractions.
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