50 States of Free Fun: Museums, Gardens, Parks and More
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We’ve crisscrossed the country to find your entertainment budget’s new best friends. These unmissable natural wonders, cultural icons and local curiosities are perfect for day trips and vacations of all kinds.
A Priceless Guide to Fun Activities Across America
Consider this roundup a bingo card with 50 free spaces. Whether you’re looking to try something new close to home, plan a day trip or fancy placing pins all over the U.S. map, we’ve got options in every state that are absolutely free. Iconic museums? Yes. One-of-a-kind scenic beauties? Also yes. Quirky historical gems you’ll be thinking about for years to come? Those, too. Pack snacks: We’re going everywhere.
(Be sure to double-check with each destination’s website as you plan your own adventures, since schedules can be seasonal or weather-dependent, and programs may be updated.)
Wyoming
With exhibits that span history from prehistoric wildlife to local artists reimagining the West for the 21st century, Wyoming State Museum in Cheyenne aims to tell the state’s whole story — and it’s free and open Monday through Saturday. If you happen to visit on a Friday over the summer, stick around through sunset for Fridays on the Plaza, when thousands of music fans converge for free concerts and community.
