{"id":13569,"date":"2011-05-24T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2011-05-24T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/momstraveltales.com\/?p=845"},"modified":"2011-05-24T08:00:37","modified_gmt":"2011-05-24T13:00:37","slug":"inexpensive-vacation-or-staycation-fun-in-86-us-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/inexpensive-vacation-or-staycation-fun-in-86-us-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Inexpensive Vacation or Staycation Fun in 86 US Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Planning a summer vacation does not have to mean breaking the budget. <\/strong><\/p>\n

You can plan a great summer vacation, or a staycation, right in your own hometown, and have a blast making lots of fantastic memories with your family.<\/p>\n

Wondering just what to do? <\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>MomsTravelTales has joined with 86 other bloggers who are sharing the best inexpensive fun in their own hometowns. Find your town, or one nearby, and start plotting your own style of summer fun.<\/p>\n

Want to really make it feel like a vacation even though you aren’t leaving town? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out my Planning a Great Staycation<\/a> post on Life As Mom, where I show you\u00a0 how to turn a regular week at home into a relaxing or exciting vacation that feels just like a trip away from home…\u00a0 without all that packing and unpacking.<\/p>\n

This list isn’t just for STAYcations, it’s also perfect for your travels, too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click around and pick a new destination for this summer, next summer or anytime… with locals showing you their faves, you can’t go wrong!<\/p>\n

A huge thank you to Toni of\u00a0 The Happy Housewife<\/a> and Carrie of Springs Bargains<\/a> for coordinating this fantastic collaboration!<\/p>\n

Ready for the list? Let’s go!<\/h2>\n

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New England<\/strong><\/p>\n

Connecticut<\/a> – Parenting Miracles
\nBoston, Massachusetts<\/a> – \u200e Maven of Savin’
\nManchester, New Hampshire<\/a> – Common Sense with Money
\nWestern Maine<\/a> – Bubblegum and Lollipops<\/p>\n

Mid-Atlantic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Erie, Pennsylvania<\/a> – Growing Kids Ministry
\nGettysburg, Pennsylvania<\/a> – Somewhat Crunchy
\nHarrisburg, Pennsylvania<\/a> – Family Balance Sheet
\nBuffalo\/Niagara Falls, New York<\/a> – Coupons, Deals and More
\nNew Jersey<\/a> – Oh! Diane<\/p>\n

Midwest<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cedar Rapids, Iowa<\/a> – Indoor Garden Musings
\nMansfield, Ohio<\/a> – Live the Adventure
\nCincinnati, Ohio<\/a> – Savings Lifestyle~Cincinnati
\nMount Vernon, Ohio<\/a> – Living Better One Day at a Time
\nDayton, Ohio<\/a> – Savings Lifestyle~Dayton
\nGrand Rapids, Michigan<\/a> – Kitchen Stewardship
\nMetro Detroit, Michigan<\/a> – “Cents”able Momma
\nOakland County, Michigan<\/a> – Bargain Shopper Mom
\nWarren, Michigan<\/a> – Saving Dollars and Sense
\nGrand Forks, North Dakota<\/a> – Frugal Front Porch
\nIndianapolis, Indiana<\/a> – Bargain Briana
\nSouth Bend, Indiana<\/a> – Excuse The Mess
\nKansas City, Kansas\/Missouri<\/a> – Kansas City Mamas
\nSt. Louis, Missouri<\/a> – The Pickledpigsfeet
\nBranson, Missouri<\/a> – Getting Freedom from Debt
\nSpringfield, Missouri<\/a> – I Think I Can
\nRochester, Minnesota<\/a> – Everyday Notions
\nYork, Nebraska<\/a> – Heavenly Homemakers
\nOmaha, Nebraska<\/a> – Mom Endeavors
\nMadison, Wisconsin<\/a> – Many Little Blessings
\nOshkosh, Wisconsin<\/a> – A Little Bit of This and That
\nChicago, Illinois<\/a> – Chicagoland Homeschool Network
\nChampaign, Illinois<\/a> – Chambanamoms
\nBlack Hills, South Dakota<\/a> – Little House on the Prairie Living<\/p>\n

South Central<\/strong><\/p>\n

Checotah, Oklahoma<\/a> – Blessed With One Income
\nTulsa, Oklahoma<\/a> – Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
\nGadsden, Alabama<\/a> – Aint Mimi
\nDallas, Texas<\/a> – Funky Faith Girl
\nDallas, Texas<\/a> – Grocery Shop For FREE
\nEast Dallas, Texas<\/a> – Surviving The Stores
\nFort Worth, Texas<\/a> – Smockity Frocks
\nAustin, Texas<\/a> – Stetted
\nHouston, Texas<\/a> – Moms Travel Tales
\nMcKinney, Texas<\/a> – Wisdom Begun
\nEast Texas<\/a> – The Full Pantry
\nMurfreesboro, Tennessee<\/a> – Life in a Barn
\nNashville, Tennessee<\/a> – The Country Chic Cottage
\nMobile, Alabama<\/a> – A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
\nBirmingham, Alabama<\/a> – iGoBOGO
\nBrunswick & the Golden Isles, Georgia<\/a> – Teri Lynne Underwood
\nAlpharetta, Georgia<\/a> – Cuponeando
\nAtlanta, Georgia<\/a> – See Jamie Blog
\nAugusta, Georgia<\/a> – Hyperactive Lu
\nAthens, Georgia<\/a> and Mississippi<\/a> – Tractors and Tire Swings
\nLittle Rock, Arkansas<\/a> – It’s Real Life<\/p>\n

South Atlantic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ft. Bragg, North Carolina<\/a> – Military Wives Saving
\nCharlotte, North Carolina<\/a> – The Carolina Clipper
\nCharleston, South Carolina<\/a> – The Tween & Me
\nGreensboro, North Carolina<\/a> – Mrs. Happy Homemaker
\nJacksonville, Florida<\/a> – Saving The Family Money
\nOrlando, Florida<\/a> – Orlando’s Best Deals
\nVirginia Beach, Virginia<\/a> – The Singley Fam Blog
\nRichmond, Virginia<\/a> – Daily Dwelling
\nHampton Roads, Virginia<\/a> – A Home Made by Kiki
\nCharlottesville, Virginia<\/a> – How to Have it All
\nBlackwater Falls State Park\/Davis, West Virginia<\/a> – Holy Spirit Led Homeschooling
\nTreasure Coast, Florida<\/a> – The Cardamom’s Pod
\nSaint Augustine, Florida<\/a> – Jypsie Visions
\nLake Norman, North Carolina<\/a> – Stretching Pennies Saving Dollars
\nWashington, DC<\/a> – The WiC Project
\nBaltimore, Maryland<\/a> – The Happy Housewife<\/p>\n

Mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tucson, Arizona<\/a> – Saving with Pam
\nPhoenix, Arizona<\/a> – Mom Endeavors
\nAlbuquerque, New Mexico<\/a> – The Chou Life
\nKalispell, Montana<\/a> – Our Family Adventures
\nSalt Lake City, Utah<\/a> – Just the 2 of Us
\nThermopolis, Wyoming<\/a> – The McDonald Family
\nDenver, Colorado<\/a> – Denver Bargains
\nColorado Springs, Colorado<\/a> – Colorado Springs Bargains<\/p>\n

Pacific<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego, California<\/a> – Life As Mom
\nYosemite National Park, California<\/a> -Handbook of Nature Study
\nSeattle, Washington<\/a> – Queen Bee Coupons & Savings
\nWhidbey Island, Washington<\/a> – Manning the Homefront
\nOlympia, Washington<\/a> The Coupon Savant
\nPortland, Oregon<\/a> – Frugal Living NW
\nWillamette Valley, Oregon<\/a> – An Oregon Cottage<\/p>\n

Frugal Vacation Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vacation or Stay-cation: Eating without Busting the Budget<\/a> – Eat at Home<\/p>\n

This post is linked to Works for Me Wednesday<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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