Nags Head Named a Top Destination for Affordable Travel

Traveling on a budget can be challenging. It can be hard to balance affordability and fun. When you visit Nags Head, you don't have to pay top dollar to have a great time! Come visit the Outer Banks- your wallet will thank you!

Recently, U.S News released a list of the 20 Best Cheap Vacations in the U.S. By considering expert opinions, traveler feedback, and affordability, they were able to come up with an awesome list of domestic destinations that aren't expensive. The list features an amazing array of small towns and national parks.

Bet you didn't think that a beach vacation could be affordable! When you think about it, it isn't that surprising that Nags Head earned a place on the list. In town, you'll find countless options for entertainment, including numerous free attractions. The local public beaches are unbelievable. The shopping and dining options are exciting and eclectic. There's a lot to love- and most of it is cheap!  

U.S. News wrote: "Spending time in the sun is the main reason to make the trip to Nags Head, part of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina. The beach town's sky-high sand dunes in Jockey's Ridge State Park and great fishing spots in the surrounding Gulf Stream waters attract travelers with varying interests. When visitors are not lounging on the sand, they can explore Nags Head lighthouses or look for birds, sea turtles and more at nearby Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Fall and spring are the best seasons to visit thanks to fewer crowds and lower prices for accommodations." 

The complete rankings are as follows:

1. Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona)
2. Glacier National Park (Montana)
3. Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming)
4. Moab (Utah)
5. Bar Harbor (Maine)
6. Cannon Beach (Oregon)
7. Asheville (North Carolina)
8. Sequoia National Park (California)
9. Olympic National Park (Washington)
10. Destin (Florida)
11. Santa Fe (New Mexico)
12. St. Augustine (Florida)
13. Gatlinburg (Tennessee)
14. Colorado Springs (Colorado)
15. Nags Head (North Carolina)
16. San Antonio (Texas)
17. Williamsburg (Virginia)
18. Gettysburg (Pennsylvania)
19. Athens (Georgia)
20. Portland (Oregon)

This summer, plan the perfect, affordable trip to Nags Head!