Looking for an Affordable Summer Escape? This Texas City Just Ranked Near the Top

Money’s tight for many people these days. If you’re on a strict budget but really want to get away for a vacation before summer’s over, you’re in luck, because Texas is home to one of the cheapest summer destinations in the country. 

While I’m a notorious homebody, I do feel the need to get away for a bit when summer rolls around. And it’s rare that I ever vacation in a spot that’s not an easy road trip from Wichita Falls. And by easy road trip, I mean a spot that I can drive to in one day.

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I’m also the one who keeps up with the budget in our home. And let me tell you – I watch that thing like a hawk. It’s always top of mind when we’re planning to drop a big chunk of change on something like a vacation. 

And I’m going to be perfectly honest with you in that we’ve had to nix planned vacations because our money was a little too tight. If you ever find yourself in that position, plan a trip to San Antonio. Not only was it ranked as the cheapest summer vacation destination in Texas, but it’s also the second cheapest summer vacation destination in the nation, according to a study by Hoppa. 

For my money, San Antonio is worth the trip for the River Walk alone. I could spend an entire day there and be just fine. But there’s plenty to do there, including paying a visit to the Alamo, SeaWorld, and so much more.