Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville is a city (State’s 14th largest) located in Onslow County, North Carolina. It is the fifth-fastest growing small city in the US (Forbes, 2014) and it is mostly known for it is the home for the New River Air Station and the US Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune. Military presence boosts the local economy. A few of the top Jacksonville attractions include the Veterans Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Lynwood Park Zoo, Jacksonville Mall, and Bayonet Enterprises Cruises. Regarding budget accommodation, there are more than 20 discount hotels worth checking in Jacksonville, NC. The average price per room per night (2 guests) is under $80, while there are a few economy hotels that offer rooms from as little as $50.