Budget-Friendly U.S. Travel Destination & Tips

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• Yellowstone is paradise for nature-lovers. With
  miles of hiking trails, hot springs, and stunning
  views, the park is a must for any bucket list.
  With a 25 entrance fee per vehicle, this
  destination is affordable as well. Plus, if you
  plan to visit several national parks this summer,
  save money by purchasing a 50 annual pass. The
  pass provides entrance to pass holder and
  accompanying passengers in a single vehicle at
  Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

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• Another must-see destination is breathtaking
  Grand Canyon National Park, often considered one
  of the seven natural wonders of the world. Skip
  pricey hotels in the area and see the site by air
  with a Grand Canyon tour from Las Vegas. Papillon
  offers aerial sightseeing and helicopter tours
  that are affordably priced, with flights leaving
  from conveniently located airports in Arizona and
  Nevada.

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• Austin is known worldwide as a destination for
  live music. Walking downtown youre sure to find
  all genres of music being performed in bars,
  cafes, and even parks often free of charge.
  Austin has many other free sightseeing options,
  including
• The Texas Memorial Museum at University of Texas
  The museum offers an in-depth look at the states
  vibrant past.
• Mount Bonnell This park/open space area has
  views of Lake Austin and the surrounding hills.
• Congress Avenue Bridge Each night, witness the
  largest urban bat colony in the United States
  take flight from the tunnels under the bridge.

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• Portland is home to many free tourist activities,
  including
• International Rose Test Garden This space is
  where experimental roses are cultivated, and
  features over 10,000 individual roses from 500
  varieties, bursting in rainbow hues.
• Portland Farmers Market There are many great
  markets located all over the city, but the
  Portland State University market is most
  recommended. The weekly event is home to over 100
  stands, including local produce, fresh baked
  goods, Oregon wine, and other edible creations.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters With locations across
  the United States, Stumptown is known for
  delicious and authentic coffee beans. Best of
  all, at 3PM Monday through Friday, visitors to
  Stumptowns Portland headquarters can participate
  in a guided java tasting.

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• Once youve arrived at your destination, save
  money on hotels by looking for room options on
  crowd-sourced lodging site Airbnb. The site lets
  worldwide residents rent out their homes for
  profit. Airbnb offers full homes for rent so you
  can enjoy peace and quiet, but better deals can
  be had if youre willing to rent a single room.

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• Traveling by plane or train is typically the most
  expensive option for getting across the country.
  Look for bus tickets instead, especially in areas
  like the Northeast where excellent public
  transportation systems offer fares as little as
  1 each way. Another option is to travel with
  friends, road trip style, so you can split the
  cost of gas.

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• Getting around in a new city can be difficult
  and pricey. Avoid cabs and in some cases, public
  transportation, which can add up fast. Try to
  walk as much as possible. Not only is walking
  free, but it offers great exercise. If you must
  take public transportation, look for day passes
  or other discounts to save money.

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• If youre on vacation, its normal to splurge on
  a few gourmet meals. In between, however, stick
  to inexpensive options like street food or happy
  hour menus. If you end up staying at an Airbnb
  rental or other property that offers access to a
  kitchen, stock up on groceries to save even more
  on food costs!

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• Founded in 1965, Papillon is the world's oldest
  and largest sightseeing company. Papillon offers
  over forty unique and affordable excursions that
  feature spectacular sights of the Grand Canyon,
  the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Monument Valley, and
  Page/Lake Powell. To join an estimated 600,000
  yearly passengers on daily tours of the Grand
  Canyon, visit www.papillon.com for more info.