Summer fun for under $20: One cool thing to do in all 50 states

July 23

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Nevada: High Roller Price: $18 for an adult ticket during the day Location: Las Vegas For $18 you can ride the world's tallest observation wheel — basically just a massive ferris wheel. Ride at night to see the city lights in all their glory.

50 state road trip: Fun things to do for under $20

These days, it might not seem like $20 can get you much of anything, but there are still plenty of fun activities to do in the U.S. for little money.

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destinations

Guests at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex view the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex raises ticket prices
General admission tickets for Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex increased from $50 to $57. It's the first hike in ticket prices since 2012.

travel

Tropical locales bounce back after historic hurricanes
Here’s our guide to destinations in Florida and the Caribbean that have rebounded after the historic 2017 hurricane season.

flights

The shoreline near Cancun can be seen from an American Airlines flight bound for Charlotte on Jan. 4, 2017.

Demand for flights to Mexico beaches falling amid security concerns
Delta and United airlines have reported reduced demand for Mexico flights, which comes amid headlines of travel security concerns.

flights

USA TODAY's weather map shows an unsettled and storm pattern across the eastern USA on Monday, July 23, 2018.

Fliers beware: Flight delays spike from Monday storms
Air travelers faced the possibility of disruptions across the East on Monday as waves of storms tracked across the region.

cruises

Destined for China, Princess' next ship will be similar to the recently unveiled Regal Princess.

Princess Cruises joins list of cruise lines ordering giant new ships
Princess Cruises on Monday announced plans for two giant new ships that will be bigger than all but a handful of vessels currently at sea. the as-yet-unnamed ships will debut in 2023 and 2025, respectively.

cruises

1. Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. Unveiled in March 2018, the 18-deck-high vessel measures 228,081 tons and can carry up to 6,680 passengers at full capacity.

Fabulous photos: The world's 25 largest cruise ships
The cruise industry has been rolling out a new crop of mega-ships in recent years that dwarf anything that came before.

advice

There's more to a good night's rest than a mattress. Sheets, blankets and pillows also are important.

Hotel bed myths that should be put to sleep
Plenty of guests complain about bad sleep when they're on the road. The fix: You have to be really picky about where you stay if sleep is a priority.

travel

Avis Budget Group is offering rental car discounts to Amazon customers.

Avis now offering rental car discounts to Amazon customers
Amazon customers who rent cars through Avis will get discounts. Those who rent via Amazon Alexa will get steeper rewards.

america

Trump’s DC hotel serves $169 cocktail on a crystal spoon
The Trump name is again making headlines. Not because of politics but this time thanks to a cocktail served in the family's DC hotel. Get this, its $169 and has no liquor in it. Veuer's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more.