The 10 best free attractions in the United States

- Jul 07, 2012 5:01 am

Skift Take

Solid picks for a budget summer, but travelers will likely be drawn this year to places that let them find respite from the searing heat.

— Jason Clampet

America is the land of the free—and that applies to many of the country’s star attractions as well. Make the most of your summer by visiting these famous spots around the United States; you won’t have to pay a penny to do it.

Tags: money, usa

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