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Things to do in United States

17 destinations in United States, when to visit each, and what a trip actually costs.

Places to visit in United States

Best time to visit United States

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Austin
January through March and September through mid-October offer the cheapest flights to Austin, with fares running roughly 20-35% lower than the spring SXSW surge (March) or Formula 1 weekend (October) peaks. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Friday or Sunday typically saves another $30-60 per round trip.
Boston
January through early March is the cheapest time to fly to Boston, with round-trip fares from major hubs often 30-45% lower than summer peak (June-August) and Patriots' Day weekend in April. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday versus Friday or Sunday typically saves an additional 10-20% on most routes.
Chicago
January through early March is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago, with fares often 30-40% below summer peaks, expect cold but very manageable prices on flights and hotels. Mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) shave another 10-15% off round-trip fares year-round.
Denver
January through early March (excluding Presidents' Day weekend) and late September through October are the cheapest months to fly to Denver, with fares often 25-40% lower than summer peak. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday instead of Friday or Sunday can shave another $40-80 off round-trip prices.
Honolulu
The cheapest months to fly to Honolulu are September through early November and mid-January through February, when fares can run 25-40% lower than peak summer (June-August) or holiday (December) prices. Flying midweek, Tuesday or Wednesday departures, typically shaves an additional $50-100 off round-trip fares from major hubs.
Las Vegas
January through March (excluding Super Bowl weekend) and late August through September are the cheapest months to fly to Las Vegas, with fares running 25-40% below peak holiday and spring break prices. Tuesday and Wednesday departures consistently offer the lowest fares regardless of season.
Los Angeles
January through early March and mid-September through October offer the cheapest fares to LA, with savings of roughly 20-35% compared to peak summer (June-August) and holiday periods; flying mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday) shaves an additional 10-15% off typical fares.
Miami
The cheapest months to fly to Miami are September and October (hurricane shoulder season), when round-trip fares from major hubs can be 30-40% lower than the December-April peak winter season. Flying mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday departures) saves an additional 10-15% versus weekend travel.
Nashville
January through early March is the cheapest time to fly to Nashville, with round-trip fares from major hubs often 30-40% lower than the peak spring and fall periods. Tuesday and Wednesday departures year-round also tend to shave another 10-15% off versus Friday or Sunday travel.
New Orleans
January through March (excluding Mardi Gras week) and September through October offer the cheapest flights, often 25-40% less than peak summer and Mardi Gras season. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday versus Friday or Sunday can shave another 10-15% off the fare.
New York City
The cheapest months to fly to New York City are January through early March (excluding holidays) and late August through September, when fares can be 25-40% lower than peak summer or December holiday pricing. Flying midweek, Tuesday or Wednesday departures, typically saves an additional 10-15% compared to Friday or Sunday flights.
Portland
The cheapest months to fly to Portland are November through February (excluding holidays), with January and February offering the lowest fares, roughly 30-40% less than peak summer July-August prices. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) shaves another 10-15% off compared to Friday or Sunday departures.
San Diego
January through March is the cheapest window to fly to San Diego, with round-trip fares from major U.S. hubs often running 25-40% below peak summer pricing. Tuesday and Wednesday departures year-round also shave another 10-15% off compared to Friday or Sunday flights.
San Francisco
January through early March is consistently the cheapest time to fly to San Francisco, with fares running 25-40% below summer peak; mid-week departures (Tuesday/Wednesday) shave an additional 10-15% compared to Friday or Sunday flights.
Seattle
The cheapest months to fly into Seattle are January through early March and November (excluding Thanksgiving week), when fares from major hubs can run 30-45% below the summer peak. Tuesday and Wednesday departures consistently offer the best prices compared to Friday or Sunday travel.
Sedona
Fly in January through early March or late June through August for the lowest fares, with savings of roughly 25-40% compared to peak spring (March-May) and fall (September-October) foliage season. Midweek flights (Tuesday/Wednesday) into Phoenix consistently run $30-60 cheaper per person than weekend departures.
Washington DC
January and February are the cheapest months to fly to DC, with fares from major US hubs averaging 25-35% below peak, and late August through early September also sees softening prices after the summer family rush ends. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday departures versus Friday saves another 10-15% on most routes.

Is United States expensive?

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Austin
About $61 a day on a shoestring, about $247 comfortably.
Boston
About $65 a day on a shoestring, about $277 comfortably.
Chicago
About $65 a day on a shoestring, about $270 comfortably.
Denver
About $61 a day on a shoestring, about $275 comfortably.
Honolulu
About $63 a day on a shoestring, about $275 comfortably.
Las Vegas
About $82 a day on a shoestring, about $265 comfortably.
Los Angeles
About $65 a day on a shoestring, about $275 comfortably.
Miami
About $63 a day on a shoestring, about $268 comfortably.
Nashville
About $64 a day on a shoestring, about $278 comfortably.
New Orleans
About $63 a day on a shoestring, about $265 comfortably.
New York City
About $70 a day on a shoestring, about $280 comfortably.
Portland
About $65 a day on a shoestring, about $263 comfortably.
San Diego
About $66 a day on a shoestring, about $275 comfortably.
San Francisco
About $65 a day on a shoestring, about $272 comfortably.
Seattle
About $66 a day on a shoestring, about $277 comfortably.
Sedona
About $110 a day on a shoestring, about $323 comfortably.
Washington DC
About $81 a day on a shoestring, about $247 comfortably.

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Free things to do in United States

  • Austin: Zilker Metropolitan Park Massive riverside park with trails, kite flying, and skyline views that captures Austin's outdoorsy soul.
  • Boston: Boston Common & Public Garden America's oldest public park with the iconic Swan Boats lagoon, perfect for picnics and people-watching.
  • Chicago: Lake Michigan Lakefront Trail 18 miles of free shoreline path for walking, running, or just soaking in the skyline.
  • Denver: City Park & Denver Zoo surrounds Gorgeous lakeside park with skyline-and-mountain views, free to stroll any time.
  • Honolulu: Manoa Falls Trail Lush rainforest hike ending at a 150-foot waterfall just minutes from the city
  • Las Vegas: Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Elaborate seasonal floral installations changed five times a year, entirely free to walk through.

Cheap eats in United States

  • Veracruz All Natural in Austin, Migas taco or breakfast taco combo Plates $3-9
  • Tasty Burger in Boston, Classic double cheeseburger with fries Plates $6-10
  • Portillo's in Chicago, Italian beef sandwich (dipped) Plates $6-10
  • Torchy's Tacos in Denver, Trailer Park taco (fried chicken, green chile) Plates $4-9
  • Rainbow Drive-In in Honolulu, Mixed plate with two scoops rice and macaroni salad Plates $8-12
  • Secret Pizza at Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Pepperoni slice and a soda Plates $5-8

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