North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a natural treasure and enjoyed by thousands of vacationers every year. Many return year after year.
This can be an inexpensive vacation spot if you stay at the Frisco Woods Campground. It’s located in Frisco, on the edge of Pamlico Sound with some of the camp sites right at the water’s edge.
Frisco Woods maintains a canopy of native pine and oak trees that give the campgrounds a comfortable natural atmosphere. No concrete pads here, just real earth camping spots.
The sites vary from no hookups, some with water and electricity and some include cable television connection.
They also have a few cabins. This is a place to relax and watch the sunset. Do a little fishing or kayaking. Frisco Woods Campground is also a prime location for windsurfing. Fans of the sport rate this as one of the top windsurfing spots on the east coast.
Cheap Vacation Ideas #2:
A stay at an all-inclusive resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountain can be a relatively inexpensive vacation idea. Especially if you live in the northeast within driving distance, you can save the airfare.
One of the nicest all-inclusive Pocono destinations is Woodloch. Family owned since 1958, Woodloch is known as one of the best all-inclusive and family resorts in the country. The great thing about going all-inclusive is that you know ahead of time what your costs will be and can plan accordingly.
In winter the Poconos is popular for skating and cross country skiing. Summertime it’s kayaking, tennis, horseback riding and hiking. Another good all-inclusive Pocono resort is the Skytop Lodge.
They have a lot of great activities available like a 30-foot climbing wall, kayaking on the crystal clear water of Skytop Lake, and access to thirty miles of mountain trails for hiking and biking.
Cheap Vacation Ideas #3:
Chicago, Illinois has many things to offer visitors looking for cheap vacation ideas. Here are a few inexpensive things to do if you vacation in Chicago.
Chicago Greeter is a program sponsored by the Chicago Office of Tourism. You can sign up and be connected with a knowledgeable local resident volunteer who will take you on a tour of select Chicago neighborhoods. This is a very unique opportunity to explore Chicago from the viewpoint of someone who knows and loves the city. This program is free.
Free Museum Days – Chicago has many wonderful museums and many have set times where the admission is free. For example, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Art Institute of Chicago both offer free admission during one of the weekdays.
Millennium Park draws visitors from around the world. All year long you can find family-friendly activities that are free. There are about 24 acres of exhibits that showcase works by world famous artists.
Lincoln Park Zoo is always free admission. It’s open 365 days a year. Take the family here and enjoy the Sea Lion Pool, the Family Children’s Zoo, the Endangered Species Carousel, the Center for African Apes and all the 1200-plus animals that make this the wildest spot in Chicago.
Cheap Vacation Ideas #4:
Moab, Utah is a popular adventure resort town. Moab is in the center of a "outdoor wonderland" surrounded by two national parks, state parks, the Colorado River, the beautiful La Sal Mountains and many other major attractions. Here are some cheap things to do in Moab, Utah.
Hiking - The Moab has numerous hiking trails for all skill levels. It’s the perfect spot for a family day hike. Negro Bill & Hunter Canyons and The Corona Arch are two examples.
Mountain Biking - This just may be the greatest mountain biking spot anywhere, from pleasant scenic rides to hardcore challenging rides for seasoned bikers.
Four-wheel Driving - The area has thousands of miles of old mining trails that are perfect for four-wheel driving through the scenic backcountry.
Canoeing & Kayaking - The Colorado River has many spots that are wide and quiet. Also the manmade reservoir, Ken’s Lake. The family can enjoy calm water float trips in canoes, kayaks and rafts.
Movie Museum - Many popular Hollywood movies have been filmed around Moab. Visit the Film Museum at Red Cliffs Lodge. Then take a self-guided tour of the many movie locations in the area.
Auto Tours - Take in the incredible scenery with a self-guided auto tour. You can use one or more of the three officially designated Scenic Byways and one Scenic Backway that wind through the Moab area.
Rock Art Tour - There are many local sites, all accessible by car, where you can view ancient Indian rock art in the Moab area.
Dinosaur Tracks - The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail and the Copper Ridge Sauropod Tracksite are spots where you can see tracks of several dinosaur species as well as recovered bone fragments.
