If you are like most college students, you want to relax and live it up during breaks from doing school work.  The best way to do that is to have an awesome and affordable fun filled weekend. Whether it is skiing, hiking, biking or kayaking, anything outdoors where you can have fun, party and relax is where you want to be.  With summer right around the corner, grab your friends and start planning a weekend getaway! There are a few trips that are cool, fairly inexpensive and worth the trek.

1.) Cabins on the Gorge
The New River Gorge winter weekend package runs for about $179 per person.  The package includes a free ski pass, breakfast, a canopy tour, a 2 night stay in a deluxe cabin, a hot tub, fireplace, full kitchen and Wi-Fi satellite. Check it out here. We know it isn’t even summer yet, but why not start planning your winter getaway early?

2.) White Mountains Hut to Hut Snow Shoe
Hike and backpack for 3 days for about $340. The New Hampshire Mountains and the views of the white snow and the forest peaks are what you will see on this journey. Snow shoeing is the sport of choice.

3.) Rock Climbing in North Carolina
3 days at about $395 includes campsite tents, instructors, transportation, meals, group climbing, and equipment. Check out the details of this getaway. The Pisgah national forest is one of the sites that will be crossed in this rock-climbing adventure, awesome.

4.) Edisto River Kayaking
How about a 4 nights stay at around $695 in an eco tree house? You will enjoy yoga, shuttle services, and kayaking gear included in the package. Experience awesome water rafting and waves. This is not for the faint of heart but for the true rafter.

5.) Southern Yosemite Rock Climbing
With the inclusion of tent camps, gear, meals and instruction, a 3 day stay at around $485 is not too bad! You can get all of the details here.

These getaways are great for college students because there are group rates and discounts are frequently offered. There is action, adventure and relaxation available in all of these five weekend trips. The packages include everything from meals to instruction. Enjoy the weather, the fun and the sun and your money will be well spent. The best way to save money is to double up or triple up with your friends and go as a group since it will be cheaper and more fun too. Enjoy, stay safe and have the best weekend ever! Report back to us about your trip! Do you have any other affordable and fun weekend getaways for college students?

Please note, prices listed above are subject to change at any time.

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