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Staycation on a Budget Ideas from 60 US Cities

Have you made your plans for Summer Vacation? Have you considered a staycation?

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost here! I’m excited to share this resource of great things to do in cities all across the United States. We’ve partnered with over 60 bloggers to share our favorites.  

Yesterday I shared tips for a staycation in Orlando, Florida

Staycation on a Budget Ideas

Check out the posts below for your favorite city for a Staycation! 

States are listed in alphabetical order.

A – D 

Phoenix-Metro, Arizona ~ Mom Endeavors 
Scottsdale, Arizona ~ Saving For Someday 
Fullerton, California ~ More with Less Today 
San Diego, California ~ Southern Cali Saver.com 
Denver, Colorado ~ Bargain Blessings 
Washington, District of Columbia ~ Kidventurous 

F – I 

Jacksonville, Florida ~ Saving The Family Money 
Orlando, Florida ~ The Educators’ Spin On It
Tallahassee, Florida ~ SwagGrabber  
Chicago (and suburbs), Illinois ~ A Savings WOW! 
Chicago, Illinois ~ Entertaining Chicago 
Fort Wayne, Indiana ~ Simplified Saving 
Indianapolis, Indiana ~ Chaos Is Bliss 

K – P 

Orlando, Florida ~ The Educators Spin On It
Northern Kentucky (Boone, Kenton, Campbell Co) ~ Simply Sherryl 
Annapolis, Maryland ~ The Happy Housewife 
Boston, Massachusetts ~ Maven of Savin
Grand Rapids, Michigan ~ Give Me Neither 
Metro Detroit, Michigan ~ Saving Dollars and Sense 
Oakland County, Michigan ~ Everyday Savvy
South Haven, Michigan ~ Bargain Briana 
Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kosher on a Budget 
Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas ~ Kansas City Mamas
Omaha, Nebraska ~ Family Fun in Omaha 
Reno (& Northern), Nevada ~ Premeditated Leftovers 
Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York ~ Anns’ Entitled Life 
Syracuse, New York ~ I am That Lady 
Cincinnati, Ohio ~ Adventure mom 
Columbus, Ohio ~ Cleverly Simple 
Dayton, Ohio ~ Savings Lifestyle 
Northeast Ohio ~ Raising Lifelong Learners 
Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) ~ Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring 
North Central Oklahoma ~ From this Kitchen Table 
Portland, Oregon ~ Frugal Living NW 
Harrisburg/Central, Pennsylvania ~ Family Balance Sheet 
Lancaster, Pennsylvania ~ Pandora’s Deals 
Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) ~ Bucktown Bargains 

R – W 

Providence, Rhode Island ~ Everyday Family Living 
Beaufort, South Carolina ~ Kathy’s Cluttered Mind 
Chattanooga, Tennessee ~ Living Chic on the Cheap 
Nashville, Tennessee ~ The Hands-On Homeschooler 
Arlington, Texas ~ Baby Boomer Rants 
Bryan/College Station, Texas ~ How to Homeschool My Child 
Dallas, Texas ~ Surviving The Stores 
Fort Worth, Texas ~ Coupons and Freebies Mom 
Houston, Texas ~ Melissa’s Bargains 
Katy, Texas ~ Moms Confession 
Rio Grande Valley (McAllen), Texas ~ iLoveMy5Kids 
Salt Lake City, Utah ~ Teach Beside Me 
Charlottesville, Virginia ~ How to Have it All 
Richmond, Virginia ~ Vacation Maybe 
Williamsburg, Virginia ~ The Talking Suitcase 
Seattle, Washington ~ Thrifty NW Mom 
Oshkosh, Wisconsin ~ A Little Bit of This and That

Where are you traveling this Summer? I’d love to know where you hope to travel this summer.

A big thank to The Happy Housewife for hosting this Staycation Series.

Tips for Traveling with Kids 

I am always looking for ways to help you with your traveling with kids and sharing them on our Traveling with Kids Pinterest Board.  Plus we’ve just started a Place Pins Board that has a map of specific locations of Places to Visit Pinterest Board.

Learning About the States with Kids 

Are you looking for more ideas to learn about States with your child? If you’re planning a staycation this year you can also plan some virtual trips with your child to other locations.

Check out our Booking Across the USA Project for resources for all 50 States. 
Click now to find all 50 States and Activities!

You may also enjoy these travel ideas for families…

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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