Low-Cost Vacation: Charleston, SC

Soak up some Southern charm in sophisticated Charleston. Attractions like the Fort Sumter National Monument and Gibbes Museum of Art offer amazing senior discounts, while strolls along the waterfront and past the grand homes are free.

One of this low-cost vacation’s biggest draws is the Spoleto Festival USA, an annual performing arts event running from May 22nd to June 7th that offers 10% off senior tickets for select performances.

You can even save more by booking early or attending Piccolo Spoleto, a companion festival featuring regional artists. Accommodations in spring and fall, the best times for avoiding the sweltering summer heat, start at less than $80 a night.