While these southern destinations come with a lower price tag (and warmer temps!

), if you want something on the cooler side, try Denver or San Francisco.

Here are 15 of the most affordable places to travel in the U.S. this August.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA at the Beach.

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Finally, cool off with a refreshing daiquiri at theBig Easy DaiquiriorNew Orleans Original Daquiri.

Plus, guests can snag up to20 percent off summer staysof three nights or longer.

Best of all, you dont need to break the bank to have a good time.

Lake in Orlando

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Foodies, meanwhile, can take advantage ofDine Out Lauderdale 2024.

Where to stay:You cant go wrong with a stay at the chicKimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

The property is just one block from the beach and offers complimentary beach chairs plus two on-site swimming pools.

Colorful life guard stand on Miami Beach

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Bonus: Pets stay for free (read: no hidden fees).

Where to stay:Art lovers will feel right at home at theAcoma House.

Amenities include 24-hour check-in, bike rentals, and kitchenettes.

Cherry Creek Railroad Bridges have been converted to pedestrian walkways over Cherry Creek and the Cherry Creek Trail in the LoDo or Lower Downtown District of Denver. The trail is a popular biking and walking trail that runs parallel to Cherry Creek for 42 miles.

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Where to stay:The trendyYours Truly D.C. is about halfway between Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle.

Atlanta, Georgia

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Average cost:$614

Craving an urban escape?

Look no further thanAtlanta.

Runners at the National Mall

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Where to stay:The Starlingin Midtown is less than a 10-minute walk to Piedmont Park.

Also, score great deals on some of the citys best eats by taking advantage of happy hour specials.

And while its not directly on The Strip, its less than a mile away.

Girls waking on the beach. Footpath on sand dunes and ocean in the background. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

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Plus, its less than a mile from Navy Pier, the Riverwalk, and Cloud Gate.

Come nighttime, head toRoberts Western Worldor theBluebird Cafeto rock out with a drink in hand.

For even more fun, bar-hop along Broadway, making stops at the many bars and honky-tonks.

View of Atlanta cityscape with green trees

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Bryant Park offers freemovie nights,yoga, and live performances.

And while Manhattan is wonderful, its worth exploring the citys other four boroughs.

The stylish rooms and suites have a beachy-chic aesthetic and many feature ocean views.

Cityscape of Las Vegas

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Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

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Chicago skyline with green trees

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Downtown Nashville

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Central Park with surrounding NYC Skyline during the summer

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Colorful buildings in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Venice Canals in Los Angeles

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