RICHMOND: -Five million people visit Richmond each year Thanks to low lodging costs, hotel rooms here are 8% less than the national average. A flight into Richmond is $31 cheaper than a flight into Virginia Beach, two hours southeast.
RALEIGH: Like much of the Southeast, Raleigh benefits greatly from low consumer costs and well-connected airports. The North Carolina city’s airfare, hotel and dining prices are all below average. A hotel room in Raleigh costs just over half as much as one in D.C.
BIRMINGHAM: promises the world's third-longest golf course, Ross Bridge, and a storied live jazz scene. Whatever you end up doing, expect a reasonable bill: a flight to Birmingham falls right at the national average, and a night in a local hotel costs 9% less.
COLUMBUS ,OHIO face fewer crowds and lower prices – the advantages of vacationing in an offbeat locale. Hotel, airfare and dining costs all fall below the national norms. In Columbus, dining out is especially cheap:
The average meal runs just $32, and with the city's thriving "Dine Local" movement there are plenty of restaurants from which to choose. For dessert, look no further than the creative ice creams at Jeni’s, a Columbus original.
NORTH CAROLINA: city is still pretty cheap. A hotel room is $20 to $40 less per night than a room in a touristy destination such as Asheville or Virginia Beach. And when it comes to attractions, don't expect to shell out: Discovery Place admission is on par with a movie ticket, and adventurous travelers can trek through the U.S. National Whitewater Center for as little as $15. As for “Hunger
ATLANTA HARTIFIED :-Jackson airport is the busiest in the world – not great for big families or airport worrywarts, perhaps, but perfect for travelers seeking quick, affordable flights. At $313, a ticket to Atlanta is the second-cheapest on our list. Lodging isn't pricey, either. The cost of one night in a comparable metro area will buy one and a half to two nights here.
PHOENIX :Phoenix is the cheapest major city in the U.S. to visit. Dining and flight costs fall below the national average, and the city's ultra-affordable hotels charge 17 percent less than comparable cities. Plus, with 310 sunny days a year, there's little chance your money will be wasted on a rainy trip -- but travelers may want to book between September and May. From June to August.
RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA : With hotel costs 46% less than L.A.'s and the average restaurant bill a full $15 lower, Riverside makes an affordable, centrally located base camp for travelers looking to explore Southern California. .And Disneyland is only 40 minutes away – practically around the corner by L.A. standards.
As for Riverside itself, the city boasts a ballet, a performing arts center and a state historic park complete with groves, exhibits and an interpretive trail that preserve the area's citrus-growing heritage. After enjoying the park, as well as Riverside's cheap lodging and dining options, visitors can cruise down the I-10 to take in other sights.
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