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October 17, 2025

Families find budget-friendly getaways in US college towns

By KIMBERLY STROH
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According to The Motley Fool, the average vacation is projected to cost $7,249 in 2025, up nearly $1,400 from the year before. Instead of cutting back on fun, many families find a smarter solution: college towns. These destinations deliver culture, history and entertainment without the big-city price tag.

THE IRRESISTIBLE CHARM OF COLLEGE TOWNS


 
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