Best Cheap Places to Eat in Atlanta for Kids & Families (Under $10!) — Recs From Locals

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Choose laid-back Atlanta restaurants that offer low-cost menu items AND fun for kids! Photo by Melanie Preis

Dining out as a family can be pricey, so it's important to find cheap places to eat in Atlanta (that are also tasty, of course)! We've focused on yummy, affordable restaurants in Atlanta that will make tummies, and wallets, happy. These Atlanta spots have kid-approved meals under $10, so keep reading to find out more where to save money for a fun night out!

Best Cheap Places to Eat in Orlando for Kids & Families (Under $10!) — Recs From Locals

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Hot Dog Hall of Fame, part of Universal City Walk, is a great place to enjoy affordable dogs as you shop and wander the attraction. Photo courtesy Universal Orlando

Eating out at family restaurants in Orlando can get expensive fast, especially if you’re anywhere near the theme parks or tourist corridors. As a local parent, I’ve learned the hard way that “family-friendly” doesn’t always mean budget-friendly. But if you know where to look, there are still plenty of cheap places to eat in Orlando where kids are happy and the bill doesn’t sting.

Every spot on this list offers kid-approved meals under $10, and is a place locals actually recommend. You’ll find classic comfort food, international flavors, quick bites, and a few “weird but fun” picks your kids will remember.

79 Free Things to Do in Dallas and Fort Worth With Kids

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Enjoy the courtyard with ducks and turtles at Northpark Center. Photo by the author

Free things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth—what? Yup, you heard that right!

When I moved to North Texas in 2013, I was blown away by the number of attractions, activities, tours, and events in DFW that cost absolutely nothing. Being a mom on a budget with two young kids meant I was constantly looking for ways to keep them engaged without putting stress on my wallet; I can say to this day, I haven't ever been disappointed when I look for affordable fun for my family in DFW. So save your cash for summer camps, theme parks, and Cowboys games, and take advantage of all the free things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth with kids.

The metroplex definitely lives up to that whole “everything is bigger in Texas” thing; even if you’ve lived here your entire life, we’re betting there are some boxes you haven’t checked when it comes to family fun in Dallas-Fort Worth. So scroll through this list, make your plans, and have a blast, ya’ll!

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