The U.S. is filled with exotic leisure and adventure destinations you can explore without necessarily breaking the bank. These places are full of nature's most beautiful landscapes and state-of-the-art architecture.

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Big Sur, California

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Home to the Santa Lucia Mountain and the Mediterranean-style stretch of the California coast, this destination has quaint sandy beaches for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

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Aleutian Islands, Alaska

The islands are a beautiful treat to enjoying nature, and a home to wildlife that survive the harsh climate conditions in the most remote areas of Alaska.

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Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

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These exotic dunes rise to over 700 feet and provide conditions for a magnificent hike.

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Denali National Park, Alaska

The highest peak in North America is found here at 20,310 feet. It is also home to wild animals such as grizzly bears and wolves.

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Key West, Florida Keys

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Home to the chain of islands off the southern coast of Florida, Key West provides you with a Caribbean feel destination. It also offers beachy boutiques, art galleries, and activities like snorkeling, sailing, and kayaking.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

This oldest state capital in the U.S. contains landmarks like the historic main plaza, magnificent architecture, and an abundance of art galleries and museums.

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Olympic National Park, Washington

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This destination features glacier-capped mountains, beaches, misty cliffs, temperate rainforest, and breathtaking falls.

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Biltmore Estate, Ashville, North Carolina

This location is the former mansion of George Washington Vanderbilt and is an 8000-acre estate. The estate is home to a winery, a bowling alley, a vast library, and medieval tapestries.

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Kauai, Hawaii

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This remote island features magnificent mountain landscapes, cliffs of the Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Wailua Falls.