How to Choose a U.S. Vacation Destination

For those who have scrimped and saved, or are not economically strapped this year, choose a vacation area of the country that has activities for the whole family. Many travel agencies offer great family value packages or plan the vacation on MapQuest.

A drive down the coastal areas of Washington and Oregon offers beautiful scenery, beaches, whale watching, visiting the numerous lighthouses and deep-sea fishing. The seafood at a "just caught" pier café is fabulous.

Step2 - Wikimedia Commons Driving down the Coast Highway from the Redwoods to Las Angeles makes the California coastline a number one vacation spot.

The weather always cooperates and budget saving offers are abundant. From eating lobster on the wharf in San Francisco and visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, to going on a tour through Alcatraz, swimming.