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10 Affordable Vacation Destinations Perfect For College Students

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Students are always looking for a way to have fun. Whether campus fun, off-campus fun, or even out-of-state or international fun. While college students are privy to debt or low budgets, they often believe it is difficult to acquire certain things and have fun. One of these forms of dun college students tend to think they can’t do on a budget is going on vacation. While we know the challenges of tuition and livelihood as a student can cost you, we are here to tell you that vacationing as a college student is still in your college career’s future! Students can travel to a few affordable locations and have the time of their lives.

Florida

Florida is one of those states with several beaches, great food, and several cities known to be fun. If you decide to go to Florida, a few notable cities would be great for you: Panama City, Destin, and Miami. Each of these places has a lot of fun things to offer. From amazing malls like Aventura Mall, Bayside Marketplace, and the Shops at Midtown Miami to amusement parks and animated fun like Walt Disney Resort, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom Park.

Atlanta

Every city has something different to offer in the food department, but Atlanta is said to have some of the best food spots, and apparently, they have a wide variety! That said, Atlanta is a great and affordable place for students to travel and they are guaranteed to not go hungry while there! One of the many fun things the city offers is a city tour on their buses or trains. These passes can be anywhere from to. They also provide tours for companies like CNN and Coca-Cola, which share an area with the Civil Rights Museum and Aquarium. Furthermore, there are several parks you can visit in the city, such as Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park, to name a few.

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Texas

Everything is bigger in Texas! That’s right! Even if you are on a budget and looking for affordable but fun things to do, Texas can, in fact, still have a spot on your travel list. We confidently tell you this as Texas has small and free things to do that will make you feel whole throughout your trip. For instance, Texas has many river walks and calming activities. River walks like the San Antonio RiverWalk are perfect for your vacation. Furthermore, Texas also has many amusement parks, such as Galveston Island, Kemah Boardwalk, and Six Flags Over Texas.

New Orleans

Whether you go during Mardi Gra season or just a regular day during spring break, New Orleans will still give you a great time. With amazing food and fun vibes, New Orleans is the perfect and affordable spot for college friends to enjoy together. A list of great fun things to do in the city is as follows:

  1. Bourbon Street
  2. Take the Streetcar
  3. National WWII Museum
  4. French Quarter
  5. Audubon Aquarium

Chicago

Chicago is a place with multiple fun things to keep you entertained. Not a day will go by when you find yourself bored. Here’s why! Chicago has many things to offer. Here are a few of our favorites!

  1. Willis Tower Skydeck
  2. Cloud gate 
  3. Millennial Park
  4. Lakefront trail
  5. Museums & Art Gallery 

Memphis

Memphis is another amazing place for students to travel. They will enjoy art, see life from an artistic point of view, and return to school with a heap of knowledge. This city is the perfect place to travel for good food, good vibes, and learning. Historical sites fill the city, and so does fun! For instance, you can hear live music in Memphis at several places, such as the Historic Beale Street, Lafayette Music Room, Crosstown Arts, or RailGarden. In addition to RailGarden, a cool outside seating area that provides drinks, restaurants, and other fun opportunities, several other places throughout the city allow you to chill, such as. Furthermore, the city is home to several historical sites, such as the Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, and the Stax Museum. Other notable fun things include seeing a Grizzlies game and the fantastic ducks at the Peabody Hotel!

New York

Like the other places mentioned, New York is great for unlimited fun and tourism spots. Home to much culture and arts, you can see many Broadway shows in New York at theatres such as Majestic Theatre, Gershwin Theatres, St. James Theatre, and many others—other places to experience great art like Radio City Music Hall. In New York, you can also do things like ice skating at Rockefeller, take a tour to see the skyline and Statue of Liberty, and even take a helicopter. The Big Apple is surely an experience!

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one of the top places for attractions and entertainment. They are known to be one of the top cities for the entertainment industry: film, television, and music, and their culture is huge. With that being said, there is a lot to see on vacation here, even if you are just seeing the place where your favorite movie was shot. You can also visit Universal Studios and Walt Disney Concert Hall. You, of course, can visit and take photos at the Hollywood sign and even walk to see the Walk of Fame. These are not only fun things that you can do in LA but these are a few. If you travel to this city, show up with an open mind and be ready to have fun!

Vegas

With good food,  sightseeing the strip, hotel music, and so much more, Vegas will not disappoint you! It is a city with bright lights and many things to see. The first thing people find intriguing about the city is the things they see as they walk around. If you happen to find yourself in the city for vacation I hope that you decide to walk around the areas with a lot of people but also walk the trails. There are many great trails to walk, such as White Rock Mountain Loop Trail, Pine Creek Canyon Trail, and Eagles Nest Trail.

Furthermore, you should look into eating some of their good food as well. Food places like Pizza Rock, Esther’s Kitchen, Park on Fremont, and Hash House A Go Go are great. Activities in Vegas range from

Nashville

As the other cities mentioned, Nashville is a bundle of fun, with several museums, theatres, activity spots, and even fun classes. Also known as a successful music city, Nashville has many historical musical places for tourists. Historical places include the Music City Walk of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, Music Row, and Historic RCA Studio B. Some restaurants and places have live music for you to listen to. Furthermore, the city is rich in culture and music but also food. They are best known for their outstanding chicken places, such as Hattie B’s, Waldo’s Chicken and Beer, and Prince’s Hot Chicken. Sightseeing is one of the best things you can do in this beautiful city because they have an unforgettable skyline and some fun tours for you to enjoy.

Each of these places has a lot to offer. They have a number of fun attractions, food places, and tourist attractions just for you. Though many of your desired vacation spots may seem out of reach, you know that a vacation is still possible even on a budget. So, where will your next vacation spot be?

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