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Five Family Fun Short Vacations on the Cheap

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A family fun day trip is a necessary part of being a family, but occasionally these little trips can be pricey, especially if you have a larger family.

A family fun day trip is a necessary part of being a family, but occasionally these little trips can be pricey, especially if you have a larger family. Managing money is a necessary and fundamental part of any successful and growing family, which means that even family fun day outings have to be budgeted and planned for if they are going to happen. But, planning fun on a budget does not mean less fun; here are five, typically inexpensive, day trip activities for the whole family to appreciate.

1. A U-Pick Day- Most states commonly have some sort of u-pick farms, though the most popular are u-pick berries and orchards. These little businesses are usually not too far from the city and will charge either a flat fee for their produce/fruit or a per pound price, which is commonly lower than grocery store prices since you are doing all the work to get the produce/fruit. In the fall pumpkin patches can be especially fun providing all sorts of activities like face painting, corn mazes, and tractor rides. Over all the opportunity is not too expensive; all you need to consider is the cost of gas to get to the farm and then the money you want to spend on produce/fruit.
2. Hikes- Hikes are typically the least expensive family journey you can go on. You can go to your local library and find books about hikes in your area and then choose as a family which one is best suitable for you. You can even select themed hikes that focus on details like wild flower finding, mushroom hunting, birdwatching and things of the like. The only real price will be gas and possibly park passes (depending on where you choose to hike).
3. A Water Day- Do you live near an ocean, lake or river? When was the last time you spent a day exploring and enjoying your near by water? Well, visiting the ocean, lake or river nearest you can be a wonderful way for the family to enjoy the day. Delight in a picnic lunch, books, a frisbee, and your camera and you will be set for a day of fun and rest. Cost will commonly be limited to gas and any passes you may need, depending on where you go.
4. A Small Town Visit- Traveling to a small rural town can be especially enjoyable if you live in a very big city. Many small tourist towns have fun novelty shops or events going on during the summer that are exciting for the whole family. Also some small towns still have market days where farmers come and sell their home grown/made products. The expenses will be gas and any amount of money you spend in the town.
5. Old Town/Down Town Visit- Many larger cities have a down town or old town area that is filled with life, creativity and history. This kind of day trip is possibly the quickest to plan since you don’t have to leave your own area and the trip can be taken on the spur of the moment. If your children have never been to the down town area of town this will be a great time for them to see and experience new things that they have never seen before. This kind of trip is also great is you have a cultural region in your town, such as a Russian district or a China town. The cost can be as little or as much as you want besides of the cost of gas.

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<h1>Five Family Fun Short Vacations on the Cheap</h1> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Aaron Garcia.aspx'>Aaron Garcia</a> A family fun day trip is a necessary part of being a family, but occasionally these little trips can be pricey, especially if you have a larger family. Managing money is a necessary and fundamental part of any successful and growing family, which means that even family fun day outings have to be budgeted and planned for if they are going to happen. But, planning fun on a budget does not mean less fun; here are five, typically inexpensive, day trip activities for the whole family to appreciate.

1.	A U-Pick Day- Most states commonly have some sort of u-pick farms, though the most popular are u-pick berries and orchards. These little businesses are usually not too far from the city and will charge either a flat fee for their produce/fruit or a per pound price, which is commonly lower than grocery store prices since you are doing all the work to get the produce/fruit. In the fall pumpkin patches can be especially fun providing all sorts of activities like face painting, corn mazes, and tractor rides. Over all the opportunity is not too expensive; all you need to consider is the cost of gas to get to the farm and then the money you want to spend on produce/fruit. 
2.	Hikes- Hikes are typically the least expensive family journey you can go on. You can go to your local library and find books about hikes in your area and then choose as a family which one is best suitable for you. You can even select themed hikes that focus on details like wild flower finding, mushroom hunting, birdwatching and things of the like. The only real price will be gas and possibly park passes (depending on where you choose to hike).
3.	A Water Day- Do you live near an ocean, lake or river? When was the last time you spent a day exploring and enjoying your near by water? Well, visiting the ocean, lake or river nearest you can be a wonderful way for the family to enjoy the day. Delight in a picnic lunch, books, a frisbee, and your camera and you will be set for a day of fun and rest. Cost will commonly be limited to gas and any passes you may need, depending on where you go. 
4.	A Small Town Visit- Traveling to a small rural town can be especially enjoyable if you live in a very big city. Many small tourist towns have fun novelty shops or events going on during the summer that are exciting for the whole family. Also some small towns still have market days where farmers come and sell their home grown/made products. The expenses will be gas and any amount of money you spend in the town. 
5.	Old Town/Down Town Visit- Many larger cities have a down town or old town area that is filled with life, creativity and history. This kind of day trip is possibly the quickest to plan since you don’t have to leave your own area and the trip can be taken on the spur of the moment. If your children have never been to the down town area of town this will be a great time for them to see and experience new things that they have never seen before. This kind of trip is also great is you have a cultural region in your town, such as a Russian district or a China town. The cost can be as little or as much as you want besides of the cost of gas. About the Author: Aaron Garcia is a campground connoisseur who has stayed at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.campjellystone.com">campsites</a> all across the United States. He loves to tent camp and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.campjellystone.com/rv-camping.html">RV Camp</a> in Arizona where he currently makes his home. Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Five-Family-Fun-Short-Vacations-on-the-Cheap_67774.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Five Family Fun Short Vacations on the Cheap_67774.aspx</a>

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Aaron Garcia is a campground connoisseur who has stayed at campsites all across the United States. He loves to tent camp and RV Camp in Arizona where he currently makes his home.

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