It's hard to decide what to spend and where to go on vacation -- especially with rising costs! So why not stay Stateside and find a great deal? Here are seven great vacation spots across the U.S. that a family of four can visit for $250 a day or less! So go on, enjoy some family time without breaking the bank.

Up Next: Williamsburg, VA

Breakfast: The Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast starts your morning off by filling your stomach for free with a continental breakfast.
Lodging: The hotel starts at $99 -- book through the week to ensure the best price.
Dinner: Pierce's Barbeque is a local favorite, with entrees starting at $6.95 and kid's meals clocking in around $3.95.
Attractions: Colonial Williamsburg Museums are just $9 for adults and $4 for children. Nearby Merchant's Square has a free summer concerts.
Transportation: Reserve a rental car from the airport ahead of time to keep the price around $20.
Up Next: Virginia Beach, VA

Breakfast: Doc Taylor's has breakfast favorites just steps from the beach. $25-$35 will feed a family of four.
Lodging: With rooms starting at $99/night, The Virginia Beach Resort also offers activities for kids, like going to the beach, and arts & crafts.
Dinner: Waterman's has seafood, burgers and salads, costing about $50-$75 for a family of four.
Attractions: There's nothing quite like Mount Trashmore Park, home to Kids Cove playground, skate ramps and various special events...and it?s all free!
Transportation: The Wave Trolley will run you $4 for four.
Next Stop: Lake Las Vegas, NV

Breakfast: Breakfast at Caf? Positano start at $5 per person.
Lodging: MonteLago Village Resort, and has studios starting at $252 and condos at $364. But do some seasonal searching, and you'll come up with a room rate of $134 per night!
Dinner: The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub starts their dinner prices at $8.95 per person and often includes live music!
Attractions: Free movies and concerts... everything you could possibly want to do is provided!
Transportation: No transport necessary.
Up Next: Sandpoint, ID

Breakfast: The Breakfast Caf? at The Lodge at Sandpoint. Menu faves range from $7-$20 per person.
Lodging: Set yourself up at the K-2 Inn, and you'll pay $89 a night for two rooms with two queen beds.
Dinner: Three Glasses Restaurant features northern Italian cuisine. A family of four can dine for $52 - $125.
Attraction: There are tons of free things to do: hit the beach, check out the Litehouse Bleu Cheese Factory, tour the Albeni Falls Dam, or check out the North Idaho Plant Arboretum.
Transportation: Your best bet is a rental car, which you can find for as low as $23 a day.
Up Next: Gatlinburg, TN

Breakfast: At the Pancake Pantry, signature pancakes, crepes and breakfasts start at just $7 a plate.
Lodging: A two-bedroom homestead at Baskins Creek Condominiums has a kitchen, living room, dining area, and pool for just $159-$179 per night.
Dinner: Park Grill boasts fresh rainbow trout ($20.95) or barbeque pork ribs ($17.95), and a children's menu priced at $0.75 times the child's age.
Attractions: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is both fun and free!
Transportation: Nab an all-day trolley pass for just $2.
Next Stops: El Capitan Canyon, CA

Breakfast: The Canyon Market & Deli features a breakfast sandwich, egg plate or French toast for about $10 per family member.
Lodging: Furnished cabins sleep 3 to 6 people for $145-$350 per night.
Dinner: Barbecue kits are delivered to the cabin and include all the necessary ingredients. The kit is $60 for a family of four.
Attractions: On-site treats include a pool, hiking or star gazing. There's a nearby beach, ocean kayaking trips, and more included in the price.
Transportation: Once you're there, everything you need is right at your doorstep!
Up Next: Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Breakfast: Start your day with My Daddy's Cheesecake, which has brekkie treats for $4-9 a plate.
Lodging: A 1-Bedroom that sleeps four at the Inn at Gulf Place is an average of $187 per night during the summer. That's hard to beat!
Dinner: Dine at the Santa Rosa Beach Club for only $7-27, any time from Wed-Sat. Your stomach and wallet will thank you.
Attractions: The beach! Surf, sand... what more could you need? And the price is more than right.
Transportation: Jet around on a beach cruiser from Big Daddy's Bikes Rentals for $15-30 a day.
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Breakfast: MAC 24-7 is all about good food and breakfast faves start at $7, making it easy to feed a family of four.
Lodging: The Hilton Hawaii Village Beach Resort and Spa is the perfect spot for families. Rates start at $249.00 per night.
Dinner: At Duke's Waikiki overlooking Waikiki Beach, kids will love the menu and parents will love that a family meal costs less than $100.
Attractions: The Dole Plantation is free, unless you want to do the maze (adults, $6, children, $4).
Transportation: This one's another car rental situation, but book early enough and you'll nab a good deal.
Next Stop: Houston, TX

Breakfast: The Breakfast Klub has hefty portions, meaning a couple dishes would easily feed a family of four and only set you back $30.
Lodging: At the Residence Inn a studio with a queen bed and a sofabed averages around $124 per night on weekends!
Dinner: The Lake House has a great view, fast favorites, and has a kids meal for only $3.50.
Attractions: For only $34 for adults and $24 for children, you can nab tickets to top attractions in the city with the CityPass, like the Aquarium and Zoo.
Transportation: A one-way ticket on METRORail is $1.
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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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