The first time I flew out west and saw the Rocky Mountains in person for the first time, it was hard to express my awe! The mountains closer to the East Coast are impressive, but the scope and scale of the Rockies is difficult to put into words. For that reason, it’s a popular spot […]
As I started researching this post, I was blown away at the long list I had to edit to get down to 25 free things to do in Raleigh, but also at how many of the free things are museums. There were several times when I went to investigate one of these activities that someone […]
Whenever I start researching these posts, I start to worry I won’t find 25 things in the city I’m focusing on. I quickly found a lot of free things to do in St. Louis but almost felt like it was too good to be true! Did you know that the St. Louis Zoo has free […]
The Outer Banks in North Carolina is made up of many cities and areas, which means that if you find yourself traveling there, there are so many opportunities and experiences where you can make memories. I’ve researched these various areas and come up with a list of the top 25 free things to do in […]
I shared how we went to Colonial Williamsburg on a $200 budget, but most of my tips were ways to save money on the things you have to spend money on, like lodging and food. One of the great things about Williamsburg is that there are lots of things to do in the Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown area that won’t […]
I have to admit, when I began coming up with a list of cities to cover for these posts, I wasn’t super excited about Little Rock. In my mind, it isn’t really close to any exciting mountainous areas, it’s not close to the beach, and I guess in my limited thinking, I wasn’t sure what […]
I went to Baltimore at least once as a child, and I remember very little about the city except for the harbor. Now, when I hear the word “harbor,” I immediately go back to my memories of that trip. Baltimore is a very unique city in terms of setting, because there is so much water […]
Located in the center of the state, the motto of Columbia is “famously hot.” Having lived here for many years, I can attest that it’s not an incorrect motto. So while that may not draw anyone here on its own, there are lots of free things to do in Columbia SC that make it worthwhile to […]
It is the perfect time of year to go outdoors! There are several days during the year that National Parks are FREE, and one of those days is coming up is this week, Thursday June 19th. Next Free Day! June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day Check out this list of the Park locations by state. Upcoming Free National Parks Admission Day This […]
