Summer vacations provide for some big-time fun and great memories, but they aren’t always kind to your wallet. Now more than ever, families are looking for ways to enjoy some time away from everyday life without breaking the bank.

From national landmarks like the Grand Canyon to the swimming holes in the Texas Hill Country River region, check out these cool, family-friendly summer trip destinations that won’t burn through your wallet.

Niagara Falls, New York

Photography: Niagara Falls State Park

Niagara Falls, New York

Photography: Niagara Falls State Park

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Photography: visitalbuquerque.org

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Photography: Marble Street Studio

Texas Hill Country River Region

Photography: VisitUvaldecounty.com

Texas Hill Country River Region

Photography: VisitUvaldecounty.com

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Photography: awayfromthethingsofman.com

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Photography: National Park Service

St. Louis Missouri | Gateway Arch

Photography: Carly Sullens

St. Louis, Missouri | City Museum

Photography: City Museum