These islands in the U.S. are easily accessible from the mainland — and you may not even need a plane ticket to reach them. Here’s what to do, how to get there, and what it’ll cost. Here are the best islands in the US to visit on a budget.

You don't have to go as far as the Caribbean for your next getaway. These islands in the U.S. are easily accessible from the mainland — and you may not even need a plane ticket to reach them. Here’s how to see them, what to do when you get there, and what it’ll cost. Here are the best islands in the US to visit on a budget.