If you're the type who won't let the economy or gas prices rain on your travel plans, consider a trip to one of these destinations. Big cities around the world (such as London, left) frequently have a variety of free and cheap attractions, if you just know where to look and when to go. Use this guide to find budget travel ideas and low-cost fun in some of the world's most expensive destinations.
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U.S. DESTINATIONS
• Atlanta
• Boston
• Chicago
• Las Vegas
• Los Angeles
• Miami
• New York City
• Philadelphia
• Phoenix
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Washington, D.C.
INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS
• Barcelona, Spain
• Berlin
• Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Cape Town, South Africa
• Frankfurt
• Hong Kong
• Lisbon
• London
• Mexico City
• Paris
• Rio de Janeiro
• Rome
• Sydney
• Toronto
• Venice