1. Boise, Idaho
Traveling on a budget as a senior is possible in Boise, Idaho! According to the latest travel trends research by American Express, travelers are mostly driven by food, with 81 percent of the survey participants expressing their desire to sample local cuisine.
Due to the increasing number of immigrants, some of them have opened modest restaurants. And when on vacation, who wouldn’t want to sample both regional and foreign food at affordable prices?
Saffron biscuits, pistachio baklava, and Turkish bagels are just three amazing treats served at these ethnic restaurants in Boise, Idaho.
Boise is the ideal destination for those who enjoy hiking and other outdoor pursuits. You are welcome to bring your dog along since it is a dog-friendly area!
The Sawtooth Mountains, Harriman State Park, and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area are some of the top three favorite destinations for travelers. You might want to check them out too if you have never been to Idaho before. And if you did, there is always a second chance to revisit some places you enjoyed before. Plus it’s a destination where traveling on a budget as a senior is possible!
2. Denver, Colorado
There are many affordable lodging options in Denver for travelers, ranging from luxurious hotels to inexpensive motels and hostels. The average nightly rate for hotels is around $167, depending on the season you choose to visit.
Numerous free activities are available here, including tours of the US Mint, the Denver Art Museum, and the Colorado State Capitol. If you’re lucky, you might be able to attend a free event at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which hosts movies and fitness sessions.
This is a super affordable place to eat out, plus there’s a great food truck culture to check out as well. Don’t forget to take your camera with you! You’ll find a lot of interesting angles to take pictures of.
4 Responses
all liberal states no thank you
Ummm, Idaho, Wyoming, and Indiana are red states. . .
I’m 74, living on a military retirement, and social security. After taxes, Medicare, rent, utilities, and groceries, we barely have enough to go across the street.
We aren’t the only ones in our situation. Our budget is tight and we’ve had to cut most of our budget.
So unless you were pretty well off before retirement there is no way to enjoy these things.
Who in the world would want to go to any of those places?!?!