Low-Cost Vacation: Roanoke, VA

There are many reasons why Roanoke, which is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has been named one of the South’s: Best Places to Retire by Southern Living magazine!

Among them are the moderate climate, picturesque leisurely hikes through the lush green forest, and, let’s not forget about, the yummy farm-to-table cuisine.

Besides that, the local antiques and art are fantastic, and the wineries have been making a big name for themselves in the past couple of years. A lower-than-average cost of living makes the locale a perfect place to vacation and live.

Off-season rooming rates begin at less than $90 per night, even for hotels that have some of the highest ratings in online reviews.