AOL Travel and the U.S. Travel Association celebrate travel and tourism by spotlighting free travel activities across the U.S. From big cities to small towns, four regional guides let you check out fun and engaging activities for travelers on a budget. We'll show you what you can do for free close to home, nearby in a neighboring state or across the country.
Be sure to check out the latest vacation trends -- nationally and regionally -- to see how Americans are tightening their purse strings and traveling smarter this year. See the complete AOL Travel and Zogby International vacation trends survey results.
So go ahead and take off, Explore America!
Explore even more diverse destinations found throughout the U.S. with DiscoverAmerica.com.
Explore the Northeast!
Discover America's oldest working artist colony, go treasure hunting in the Finger Lakes or view bald eagles from the best location in the U.S.
Editor Picks! Free Things to Do in the Northeast 2009 Vacation Trends -- Americans & Travel Northeast Survey SpotlightsExplore the South!
Venture through Frank Lloyd Wright's only built skyscraper, watch 1.5 million bats blanket the sky or visit the birthplace of the original Cabbage Patch Kids.
Editor Picks! Free Things to Do in the South 2009 Vacation Trends -- Americans & Travel South Survey SpotlightsExplore the West!
Tour the oldest continuously operating light house, hike an 8-mile icefield of varying intensity or follow in the footsteps of the great dinosaur.
Editor Picks! Free Things to Do in the West 2009 Vacation Trends -- Americans & Travel West Survey SpotlightsExplore the Midwest!
See the house that inspired the famous "American Gothic" painting, go on a candy factory tour or find out where the saying 'a dog is a man's best friend' started.
Editor Picks! Free Things to Do in the Midwest 2009 Vacation Trends -- Americans & Travel Midwest Survey Spotlights