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This city in the center of Texas is bursting with affordable activities and great food. Shop at Magnolia Market at the Silos, explore the Waco Mammoth National Monument and kick back for a tasting at the local distillery, too.
Samantha Brown is seeing the sights in the City of Brotherly Love and skating with the Philadelphia Flyers. Watch as she counts down to her #1 moment on her budget trip to Philadelphia.