Free Fun Things to Do in the 50 States

Want to know the secret to saving on your next family vacation? Find the free, but still really fun things to do wherever you go! Just click on one of the states on the U.S. map below to bring up a list of free fun things to do in the cities, towns, counties and regions of that state

When you travel with kids, it’s easy to rack up expenses. It doesn’t have to be that way. The secret to success is to find the free fun things to do wherever you are. Every town has things to do that will keep the kids entertained without breaking the budget. In most cases, it will be family-friendly attractions that are free all day, every day of the year. In a few cases, you will be pleasantly surprised to discover that the really expensive world-class museum you always wanted to visit offers free entry one night a month. In every case, these are fun things to do with kids that adults can enjoy too. Best of all, you won’t have to break into the kids’ college fund to pay for all of that family fun. Use our map to plan your next vacation, or consult it in real time when you’re on family vacation and the rain has drowned your plans for a day at the beach. Just check the map and look for something fun to do that won’t require you to whip out the credit card. If you and your kids find free fun things to do that are missing from our list, let us know! Leave a note in the comment section on one of the stories, or email your list to us at editor@travelingmom.com, tweet it to us @travelingmoms or write about it on our Facebook wall.