Where is a good inexpensive place to go on vacation that isn't one of the usual places?

Question

I have two plane tickets to anywhere in the 48 continental United States, given to me as compensation for volunteering to get bumped off two flights in January. I need to use them by next January.

One of them is going to get used to visit my grandmother in another state, but I'm at a loss where to go with the other one. I also have to take time off from work or I will lose the accrued time. So I'm thinking of taking up to a week's vacation between mid-October and the end of the year. I live in Houston.

Do any readers know of a not-expensive place to go to *relax* that is quiet and friendly, with fun places to eat and shop, but doesn't require a car rental?

Answer 1

California. Las Angelas California. Go clubbing of there

Answer 2

I happen to think your best bets might be places like washington dc or boston or even new york.  you will have to research to find affordable lodging, but after that they all have great public transportation, free museums and you can even find reasonable food.  New York magazines now even rate some of the street cart food.

Answer 3

FLORIDA!!!!! a beach ir something. yeah near a beach like miama or fort myers. you fly there rent a hotel by the beah theirs shopes their and u can walk to and the beach u can walk to! no car rental needed :D

Answer 4

If a place was both good and inexpensive, don't you think that it would become one of the usual places?

Answer 5

Visit Washington DC.

You already have your plane ticket taken care of, and the metro in DC will take you right from the airports (Dulles and Reagan, not BWI) to anywhere you want. You can find a reliatively affordable hotel, and best of all, most of the attractions are FREE. All smithsonian museums, all monuments, plus the zoo are all free of charge and open to the public. Very easy way to see a lot and not have to pay anything really.

Answer 6

New York City.  You can walk everywhere you want to go or take the subway.  You can eat good food from street vendors for $2.50.

Biltmore.  You can stay on property and relax.  

Answer 7

Belize oh thoughtyou meant country go to traverse city michigan it sa beautiful place and nice there.

Answer 8

Why go through all of that trouble? Just give the ticket to me, I'll take care of it.

Answer 9

well massachusetts would be an awesome place to go to.i saw alot of great packages thats near both malls and restaurants.you have to go to expedia,hotwire,travelocity...to get the details.i was going to go to school there.great place

Answer 10

Portland or San Francisco.

Rent a bicycle.

Stay in a hostel.

Ft Mason in SF is great & quiet.

Answer 11

come to mexico its nice down here

Answer 12

Hi there!

A place I've always enjoyed is Charleston, SC. It's a beautiful coastal town, that's rich in history & southern charm. The architecture is beautiful, shopping great, the food wonderful, and you can ride in horse drawn carriages all over town. :-) Very relaxing. Here is a slight summary:

Few cities are more lovely, more genteel, more downright southern than Charleston, South Carolina. What’s not to love about a picturesque place full of historic landmarks, gracious homes, and charming inns? A visit to Charleston is ideal, with the temperatures pleasant and perfect for a walking tour or a carriage ride through the city. You’ll notice the pace is a little slower and the people are a little nicer than what your probably used to; combine that with the blooming flowers, fantastic restaurants, upscale shopping, and a plethora of beach and golf options nearby and chances are you’ll your time away was a lot longer.

Other nice, relaxing places would also be Martha's Vineyard, Maine or somewhere similar up in New England, but that may be a bit more expensive, as most of the area is.

Wherever you go, I'm sure you'll have a great time. :-) Good luck!