The top 10 cities in America for budget-minded travelers with ideas for each city:

1. New Orleans, Louisiana

• French Quarter: a historic neighborhood with colonial-style architecture, street performers, and jazz music.
• Garden District: a neighborhood known for its historic mansions and beautiful gardens.

2. Denver, Colorado

• French Quarter: a historic neighborhood with colonial-style architecture, street performers, and jazz music.
• Garden District: a neighborhood known for its historic mansions and beautiful gardens.

3. Austin, Texas

• South Congress Ave: a street known for its street performers, food trucks, and boutiques.
• Barton Springs Pool: a natural spring-fed pool surrounded by greenery.

4. Savannah, Georgia

• Savannah Historic District: a neighborhood known for its colonial-style architecture and cobblestone streets.
• Forsyth Park: a park with a large central fountain and plenty of green space for picnicking and relaxing.

5. San Antonio, Texas

• River Walk: a network of walkways along the San Antonio River, lined with shops, restaurants, and bars.
• The Alamo: a historic Spanish mission and former fortress, now a museum dedicated to the 1836 battle.

6. Nashville, Tennessee

• Ryman Auditorium: a historic music venue and former home of the Grand Ole Opry.
• Belle Meade Plantation: a former plantation turned museum and winery.

7. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• Mount Washington: a neighborhood with scenic views of the city and a cable car to the top.
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: a Victorian-era glasshouse filled with exotic plants and flowers.

8. Miami, Florida

• South Beach: a neighborhood known for its Art Deco architecture, white sand beaches, and nightlife.
• Little Havana: a neighborhood with a strong Cuban cultural influence, known for its street food and live music.

9. Detroit, Michigan

• The Henry Ford Museum: a museum dedicated to American innovation and technology, including the famous Model T.
• Belle Isle Park: a large island park with gardens, lakes, and outdoor attractions.

10. Seattle, Washington

• Pike Place Market: a large indoor/outdoor market with local produce, seafood, and handmade goods.
• Space Needle: an observation tower with views of the city, mountains, and Puget Sound.