Budget travel is more popular than ever due to the pandemic with more and more people choosing to stay close to home. When it comes to affordable U.S. destinations, these are the cheapest places to travel in the U.S. that are also worth your time and money.
Laughlin, Nevada
With an average of over 300 days of sunshine a year, this wild desert town located at the southernmost tip of Nevada across the Colorado River from Bullhead City, Arizona, is a lot quieter than Vegas. It still has nine resorts, golf courses, casinos, spas, and the Colorado River for water sports.
Northern Virginia, Virginia
More commonly known as NoVA, Northern Virginia is close to D.C. and it has Old Town Alexandria which has many of the attractions and monuments of D.C. at a much better price. While in NoVa, enjoy modern art and culture, horse country, breweries, and boutiques.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Beer, cheese, and motorcycle lovers have to check out Milwaukee, nicknamed Brew City. The city, located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, is home to 30 breweries including Miller and Pabst, the Harley-Davidson Museum, and tons of Wisconsin cheese. Other highlights include the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory.