Tips for Saving Money at Big Attractions
Visit San Diego in the fall to enjoy plenty of attractions for children and families with October’s “kids eat, stay, and play for free” promotion, featuring opportunities to save money, including complimentary admission at local attractions, free meals at restaurants, and welcome amenities and experiences at area hotels.
Those planning to visit more than two national parks or federal recreation lands that charge entrance fees within a year should invest in the “America the Beautiful” pass, which costs USD 80 (approximately INR 6,880) and offers access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites nationwide.
Multi-attractions passes offer discounts on attractions, activities, and public transport, allowing travellers to see major landmarks at a reduced price. The Go City attractions pass provides access to multiple attractions in major cities across USA and discounted access to attractions like museums, observation decks, and zoo tickets. This is a great option for travellers who want to explore more than one attraction in a city at a lower cost. City attraction pass features discounted tickets to top attractions in destinations like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Typically, travellers with this pass can get admission to four-five major attractions—even with perks like “skip-the-line privileges.”
Many individual cities also offer individual attractions passes, such as the Alexandria Key to the City Attractions Pass in Virginia. It serves as a ticket for access to nine historic sites, along with 40 per cent off other attractions, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon and a City Cruises Alexandria roundtrip Potomac Water Taxi pass.
Winter Sports enthusiasts can invest in annual internationally available ski passes like the Epic Pass and the Ikon Pass give access to more than one mountain resort for a flat rate (ideal for a trip to a destination like Colorado or Utah, which has many mountains within driving distance of a single city).
Raleigh, North Carolina, dubs itself the “Smithsonian of the South” due to the abundance of high-quality, free museums and cultural attractions, such as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Off the mainland of America, Puerto Rico offers many free things to do, such as walking around and exploring the colourful, historic streets of Old San Juan and spending time on one of the free, public beaches.
Enjoy free admission to museums, botanical gardens, and cultural institutions across the United States on select days throughout the year. From world-class art museums to fascinating history exhibits, many destinations offer special opportunities to explore for free. To make the most of your visit, check museum websites in advance to learn more about free admission days, special exhibitions, and any reservation requirements.
