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Bbq ribs on griddle (Photo: iStockPhoto/Andrew Nokes)

Experience Birmingham's Southern hospitality by wandering through beautiful gardens and a lively local market before satisfying your hunger cravings with Southern comfort food. read more

Big Sur looking north to Bixby Bridge (Photo: Big Sur Chamber of Commerce)

Big Sur's natural forests offer affordable fun
This tiny hamlet along California's coastal Highway 1 has a little piece of everything that makes California beautiful crammed into a five-mile radius: redwoods, beaches, and more. read more

It's that time of year again: the sun is shining, schools are on vacation, and the thrill of a new adventure is in the air. This summer, you can reconnect with your inner kid by visiting one of the country's top theme parks. However, rising gas prices and expensive entrance fees can discourage even the most enthusiastic of travelers. Here are several ways you can cut costs without cutting corners on a great vacation.

Home to the most rides on earth, Cedar Point is not for the faint of heart. The park offers water rides, carousels, and 17 roller coasters, including the Corkscrew, the first triple loop coaster in the world.

Cedar Point's hotel-and-ticket vacation packages may be just the key to save a little extra dough, as many include free extras like restaurant discounts and parking vouchers. Also, guests of Cedar Point resorts can enter the park 60 minutes before it officially opens. AAA members can also receive discounts on park tickets.

Corkscrew coaster at Cedar Point, Ohio (Photo: Cedar Point)

Roller coasters and quilts in Sandusky, OH
Need an adrenalin rush? Head to Sandusky, Ohio, where you'll find Cedar Point's 17 heart-stopping roller coasters. Ride them all, if you dare, then grab some downtime in town. read more

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