In these trying times it's tempting to put off the family vacation, but do you really want to postpone a chance to bond with you and yours? Instead, rejig your plans and check out these 10 East coast trips. At $250 or less a day, you'll be able to celebrate summer without breaking the bank!

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Breakfast: HeBrews Coffee Company has everything you need to start your day. Just $30 for four.
Lodging: Motel Townhouse is perfectly situated in downtown Bedford. One night is just $52.99!
Dinner: Pleasantville Family Restaurant offers everything from steaks to great lasagna. Dinner for four would is just $48.
Attraction: Visit Gravity Hill, where putting your car in neutral makes it coast uphill, then swing by Cuppett's Covered Bridge for a great photo op.
Transportation: Hunt down a rental deal for $20 a day.

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Breakfast: The Green Granite Inn gives you and yours a complimentary buffet breakfast!
Lodging: At the Green Granite Inn a room with two queen beds is just $109.95!
Dinner: Eat at The Flatbread Company, which offers grilled flat bread pizzas. Dinner for four will cost you about $32.
Attraction: Hike in the White Mountains, swim in natural swimming holes, or play at free playgrounds.
Transportation: Do the rental car thing to get everywhere you need to go.

Up Next: $204.99

Breakfast: The Holiday Inn Express in Horseheads offers a complimentary breakfast.
Lodging: At the Holiday Inn Express in Horseheads, kids stay free and rooms start at $129.99 per night.
Dinner: Everyone can get what they need at Friendly's Restaurant for only $50.
Attraction: Hike the gorge at Watkins Glen State Park or swim and picnic at Keuka Lake. You can also take a trolley through Mark Twain Country for $2.
Transportation: Take the free shuttle service offered by the hotel.

Up Next: $213

Breakfast: Prep for your wilderness retreat by hitting a supermarket for $20.
Lodging: At Amicalola Falls families can stay at the lodge for $75-190 per night.
Dinner: Roughing it doesn't have to be rough! Dine with traditional camp fare including hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips, for no extra cost!
Attraction: The daily park fee for Amicalola Falls State Park is $3, and allows you to fish for trout, hike the trails, go picnicking, and practice your photography skills.
Transportation: Your own two feet.

Up Next: $229.19

Breakfast: Stop by Aromas Coffeehouse for breakfast faves. The whole family can eat for just $20.
Lodging: The local Motel 6 has a room with two full-sized beds for just $44.99!
Dinner: At Uno Chicago Grill the whole family can get their faves for a total of $50.
Attractions: Combination passes to Jamestown and Yorktown attractions allow you to visit as many times as you want. Adult tickets are $28.80, and young adult tickets cost $18.30.
Transportation: Grab a rental car for just $20 a day.

Up Next: $229.48

Breakfast: With a package deal with Budget Inn & Suites, a continental breakfast is offered.
Lodging: Starting from $42.37 per person you and yours can have a comfortable guest room.
Dinner: Kids eat free from J.R.'s Grill and adults receive 10% off their dinner, making your bill less than $25 per person.
Attraction: A Water Gap Trolley Ride with a trained guide is included in the package price. And after you're done, play a free round of mini-golf!
Transportation: Book a $20 rental car.

Up Next: $230

Breakfast: A room at The River's Edge grants you a complementary breakfast.
Lodging: A family of four can check in to The River's Edge for a cool $150.
Dinner: You can enjoy dinner "at home" by chowing down at The River's Edge caf?. Everyone can eat for just $60.
Activity: The Laurel Highlands boast sites such as the Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle State Park, and Mt. Davis, Pennsylvania's highest peak.
Transportation: Land yourself a rental car for $20 a day.

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Breakfast: Layton's Family Restaurant has a breakfast buffet. Total it will cost you around $33.
Lodging: The Fenwick Inn Hotel is right across the street from the beach and rooms are just $99 during a weekday.
Dinner: Try the Dough Roller for some great Italian food that the whole family will love for just $56.
Attraction: Get the kids a $22 wristband at Trimper's Amusement Park so they can ride every attraction from 1-6pm! There are also free movies and games on the beach.
Transportation: The OC bus costs $2 per person for all-day.

Up Next: $246

Breakfast: Poogan's Porch offers a reasonably priced brunch menu that can feed a family for $35.
Lodging: The Best Western King Charles' overnight rate is $149.
Dinner: Social Restaurant + Wine Bar offers a fantastic Happy Hour Menu. Guests can enjoy a full pizza and a glass of wine for $6. Dinner might only cost you $12!
Attraction: Fort Sumter is just a short boat ride away and $15 per adult. Take a 30-minute cruise through Charleston's historic harbor out to Fort Sumter.
Transportation: A cheap rental car can't hurt.

Up Next: $250

Breakfast: The Linekin Bay Resort Dining Room provides breakfast at no extra cost.
Lodging: At the Linekin Bay Resort, $250 includes everything! A four-person accommodation means you'd be staying in a 2 room cabin with a deck to hang out on!
Dinner: The resort dining room has everything you need for a quality meal with the family, all included.
Attraction: The facilities include sailing, a kid's camp program, canoes, tennis, heated pools and much more!
Transportation: Everything you need is just steps from your room.

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As you're thinking about how to spend this summer's vacation time, consider taking some time out from stressful travel (i.e. crowded airports, expensive plane tickets, & the like) and hit the open road! What better way to spend some quality time with your family? Take a trip with no time table, no mandatory stops, and see how relaxing exploring the good ol' U.S. of A can be. For more summer vacation ideas, check out:

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