Gettysburg, a small town in Pennsylvania, is known for the area in which 50,000 men died during a famous Civil War battle. The Best Western Gettysburg Hotel is one of several within walking distance of the major attractions. As of October 2010, free historical Gettysburg attractions include The Soldiers National Cemetery, Gettysburg Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour, Gettysburg National Military Park Historic and the Gettysburg Railroad Station. As of October 2010 attractions priced under $10 include the David Wills House, Soldier's National Museum, Sleepy Hollow of Gettysburg Candlelight Ghost Tours and the American Civil War Museum.
Gettysburg Information Center
102 Carlisle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6274 or (800) 337-5015
www.gettysbg.com/
Myrtle Beach has an average of 215 warm and sunny days per year and numerous free or inexpensive attractions located throughout the city. Camping is a low-cost way to spend one or several days on the beach. As of October 2010, Ocean Lakes Family Campground has ocean-front camp sites suitable for tent or RV camping starting at $28 per night. The campgrounds have 310 ocean-front acres and enough activities on the grounds that you would not have to leave the area. Options include pools, an arcade, miniature golf, church, scavenger hunts, bingo, cafe, grocery and laundromat--all located inside the gated campgrounds.
Ocean Lakes Family Campground
6001 South Kings Highway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
(877) 510-1413
oceanlakes.com/
Contrary to popular belief, going on a cruise can be one of the most economical ways to go on an inexpensive getaway. At certain times of the year the price of a cruise is less expensive, such as when school is in session or before and after holidays. With the food, room and entertainment all included in the price, a cruise is an all-inclusive way to get away. As of October 2010, three cruises start as low as $169. Or, for a shorter trip, various times through the year you can find cruises to "nowhere" for as low as $79. Various travel sites offer discounts throughout the year. Various travel sites, such as Vacations To Go, sell cruise packages for as much as 75 percent lower than the cruise line websites.
Carnival Cruise Lines
carnival.com/
Lodging is available at Santa's Lodge, or you can camp at Lake Rudolph Campground. The Lodge offers a few different packages. However, one two-night package is a true bargain. As of October 2010, a Friday and Saturday night stay is 266.99 plus tax. For your two nights, you get a gift in your from Santa's lodge, Christmas dinner on Friday night, tree-lighting ceremony, a bedtime story with Santa on Saturday night and breakfast with Santa Sunday morning. Attractions in Santa Claus Town include the Santa museum, Santa's candy castle and Holiday World amusement park, where you get free unlimited soft drinks all day, every day. As of October 2010, admission to Holiday World is $41.95 for adults and $31.95 for kids. Children under two are free. Santa's Lodge has several discounts available on their website, ranging from $2 to $7 off the admission price.
Santa's Lodge
91 W. Christmas Blvd.
Santa Claus, IN 47579
(812) 937-1902
santaslodge.com/
