Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to soak up the last few days of summer in a new place, but it's also one of the most expensive times to travel.
If you haven’t made plans yet, here are a few last-minute, affordable ideas for a great trip.
It’s not too late.
This post was originally published on Bundle.
San Francisco
Even if you're traveling from the East Coast, San Francisco can be a cost-effective option. There are plenty of deals to be scored – especially if you’re booking last minute. According to Travel-Ticker, the average nightly hotel rate in San Francisco during peak season (summer) is about $112 per night, just $10 more than the low-season average. Head to Fisherman’s Wharf, Coit Tower, The Stairs of Telegraph Hill, The Trolley to the Castro ($2!), Golden Gate Park and Bridge, and walk around Haight Ashbury.
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Orlando, Fla.
While Orlando may be known as a “kid’s heaven,” there are plenty of fun, non-Disney activities for adults to enjoy, too. Unlike other Florida destinations, Orlando has low prices all year round, which is a perk you should make sure to take advantage of this Labor Day Weekend. Expedia reports hotel prices as low as $85 per night, which is certainly a steal. Aside from the obvious main attraction, be sure to check out Gatorland, SeaWorld, Ripley’s Orlando, Orlando Science Center, and Kissimmee Air Museum. Feeling adventurous? Take an Airboat tour or go on an EcoSafari.
Phoenix and Scottsdale, Az.
Arizona typically attracts visitors year round because of its unbeatable climate and breathtaking scenery. The dry desert air is bearable even over the hot summer, and luxurious accommodations can be found for a great deal - hotels start as low as $50 over Labor Day Weekend, according to Expedia. In Phoenix, don’t miss The Heard Museum, Chase Field, Desert Botanical Garden, and climbing Piestewa Peak or Camelback Mountain. While you’re in Scottsdale, be sure to take a hot air balloon ride, walk the Indian Wash Greenbelt, check out the McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, and the Fiesta Bowl Museum.
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