We're going to plan our future trips differently now that we know how many free activities are out there — and confirmed that our family will still make great memories without the extras.

Blythe Chadim

We've spent a lot of money on activities and add-ons to keep our kids entertained on vacation.

So, for a recent family trip to Los Angeles, we prioritized free activities and limited spending.

We found a lot of fun things to do that cost us nothing and we still had a great trip together.