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New York Post
15 hours ago
- New York Post
Best cheap family vacations revealed in 2025 rankings — and two of them are just a 4 hour drive from NYC
Amid the rising cost of living, cash-strapped American families are looking to save serious money on their getaways this summer. And the US News & World Report's rankings of the Best Cheap Family Vacations for 2025 prove there are still several domestic destinations where you can get bang for your buck. 'Rest assured, you won't have to break the bank to take the kids on a memorable trip this year,' the report's editors wrote.'Based on traveler feedback, editor analysis and factors like sights, value and accessibility, US News compiled this list of the best cheap family vacations.' 4 Visitors at the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center are pictured. An entrance pass is valid for seven consecutive days. AP Yellowstone National Park took out top spot, thanks to its 'reasonable' entrance fees. According to the National Parks Service website, a whole family can enter in a single vehicle for just $35. While accommodation can be pricey in peak season, the publication urged families to check out the park's 'highly-regarded campsites' to avoid 'paying a pretty penny for a room.' Coming in second place on the Best Cheap Family Vacations list was Yosemite National Park in California, thanks to the fact that its entrance passes are valid for seven days. That fact means it's easier to squeeze a whole week's worth of value out of a single payment. 4 Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is one of the beach spots that offers the best value for money for American families on vacation. 4kclips – But if families fear that both Yellowstone and Yosemite may be too busy at this time of year, the US News & World Report ranked Gatlinburg third on its list of cheap family vacations. The lesser-known mountain town in Tennessee is 'the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains,' and families can still engage in hiking, biking and sightseeing without the crowds. Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Teton National Park rounded out the top five in the rankings. For families who prefer beach getaways, North Carolina's Outer Banks (number 6 on the US News list) and South Carolina's Myrtle Beach (number 11) were among the best cheap vacation destinations for families. 4 The Adirondacks in upstate New York came in 12th spot. The scenic area is just 4 hours from New York City by car. Universal Images Group via Getty Images 4 Ocean City, Maryland was among the best places for a cheap family vacation. Chester P Wiker Jr Meanwhile, if you're looking to travel to a city to soak up some art and culture, Washington DC was named the 7th best cheap family vacation spot thanks to its free museums, iconic monuments, outdoor spaces. For New York City residents looking to escape the city this summer, two places on US News & World Report are just a 4-hour drive from the Big Apple. The Adirondacks in upstate New York came in 12th spot, while Ocean City, Maryland, ranked at number 14.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
PlayStation 5's lifespan was accidentally revealed: Here's how long you have left before PS6 comes in
US News & World Report names St. Simons Island, Georgia, as the top underrated 2025 travel destination. This coastal gem offers beaches, history, Southern charm, and unique landscapes, attracting travelers with its tranquil atmosphere and picturesque scenery.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador have right to challenge detention, judge rules
US News & World Report names St. Simons Island, Georgia, as the top underrated 2025 travel destination. This coastal gem offers beaches, history, Southern charm, and unique landscapes, attracting travelers with its tranquil atmosphere and picturesque scenery.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
What is 2025's 'Best Underrated Travel Destination' in US? Check out the top 20 list
The latest best vacation travel ranking from US News & World Report has revealed the 'Best Underrated Travel Destination' in the US in 2025 – St. Simons Island, Georgia, a coastal island that national travelers often overlook, but is cherished by locals. The publication analyzes over 1,500 locations every year, using a combination of traveler reviews and expert opinions. Factors like cultural offerings, recreational opportunities, dining scenes and more are considered as part of the analysis. St. Simons, a tranquil barrier island, has remained underrated while its neighbors, Florida and South Carolina, attract thousands of travelers every year. According to the island is 'home to fabulous beaches, golfing, charter fishing, spas and salons, and a variety of restaurants, fun events and entertainment for everyone.' The website adds, 'Full of history and Southern charm, St. Simons Island boasts beautiful live Southern Oaks draped with Spanish moss that give the island a unique sense of time and place, unlike any other. It's no wonder St. Simons Island was recently voted among the most romantic destinations in the U.S., and one visit is all you'll need to fall in love with Georgia's Golden Isles.' According to the 'Georgia's Golden Isles' website, 'The largest barrier island in the Golden Isles, St. Simons Island lies across the immortalized Marshes of Glynn, made famous by poet Sidney Lanier. Moss-draped oaks line the winding island streets, creating a picture-perfect image worthy of a Faulkner tale.'
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
These are the best places to live in America — NY's best town and the No. 1 community in the US revealed
Massapequa Park, LI residents are enjoying some positive vibes, especially when it comes to living there. The US News & World Report's new 2025-2026 list of the best places to live in America ranked Massapequa Park at the top of the list for the Empire State, although the Nassau County village is still leagues away from the country's No. 1 spot, which is a plane ride away. The close-knit village on the South Shore of Long Island enjoys a strong public school system, nearby beach access and a convenient commute to New York City for those heading to the office. The list evaluated a total of 850 cities and towns for affordability, job prospects, crime rates and other quality of life indicators — and a public survey gave weight to these criteria to determine the top 250 spots. 9 The incorporated village in Nassau County has a population of about 17,000 residents. Massapequa Park / Facebook 9 Life in the tight-knit community comes with easy beach access and a breezy commute to the city. Aurora East Media – 9 Residents in Massapequa Park enjoy the quintessential suburban Long Island experience. UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images While Massapequa Park ranked first in the Empire State, it only ranked 140th on the list of 250 singled-out cities. (New York City, meanwhile, performed far, far worse. The Big Apple ranked 797 out of the 850 metros surveyed.) 'It's great, I'm here 52 years, came from the city in Maspeth, moved here. People are great, town is great, food is great. What can I say, I love it,' Rose Polis, of Massapequa Park, told News 12. New Yorkers are willing to shell out for the quintessential suburban Long Island experience offered by the village. The median Massapequa Park home sells for $746,500, according to That's more than twice the statewide median sale price in 2024, New York City excluded. 9 Massapequa Park is located on the South Shore of Long Island. Jack Forbes / NY Post Design 9 The Nassau County village boasts high quality schools and low crime rates. AP 9 Massapequa's Big Chief Lewis Statue is a tribute to the Native American history on Long Island. AP The reputation of Massapequa Park took a hit in 2023, however, when one of its 17,0000 residents, Rex Heuermann, became the prime suspect in the grisly Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heurmann's arrest rocked the suburban community at the time. Local residents are relishing in the good news — Long Island hardly made an appearance on last year's rankings, in which Buffalo led the New York pack. The mayor of Massapequa Park, Danny Pearl, shared news of the recent US News & World Report distinction on Facebook to largely enthusiastic responses. 'We knew it all along!' wrote one Facebook user. 'I'm so proud to live here,' commented another. 'It's beautiful.' 9 Locals reacted warmly to Massapequa Park's ranking. Massapequa Park / Facebook Others were less enthused. 'Please don't broadcast this,' another user wrote. 'We don't want all the hipsters moving here from the city and getting our property values jacked.' The list's top-most distinction went to Johns Creek, Georgia. 9 Similar to Massapequa Park, the city of Johns Creek, Georgia enjoys easy access to its state's largest metro. City of Johns Creek 9 A real estate agent who grew up in the area called the city 'a little bit of a bubble because it's such a good place to live.' City of Johns Creek The suburban city 25 miles from downtown Atlanta boasts a high quality of life thanks to a strong job market and high desirability scores. Indeed, the years since COVID have seen a number of residents from across the nation head to Atlanta and its surroundings to start new lives. Skylar Topper, an Atlanta real estate agent and Johns Creek native, told US News & World Report that the city is 'very idyllic.' 'Growing up here, we kind of called it like a little bit of a bubble because it's such a good place to live,' Topper said. 'It's always been a pretty desirable area.' Carmel, Indiana, which claims the largest number of roundabouts in the country (150 in total) snagged second place. Not a single metro in the Northeast breached the list's top 10 ranking, which was dominated by cities in Indiana, Texas and North Carolina.
