Best Summer Staycation Ideas
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Stay Home and Binge Movies
A lazy summer is the ideal setting for a nice, long movie sesh. Of course, your family will have to agree on what to watch, but a staycation where you hang out and watch movies is a great way to spend some time together as a family, especially bundled up in blankets and pillows. A movie marathon is also a great way to tackle long series or movies with continuity, think The Lord of the Rings or the Harry Potter series. If you don’t think your kids will sit through entire movies, opt instead for bingeing a show or break the movies up into smaller increments. Make it even more fun by ordering in food and stocking up on fun snack items.
Take a Virtual Tour
While you might not be able to go in person to various locations across the globe, thanks to the advancement of technology, you can still tour some noteworthy locations via a virtual tour, all from the comfort of home. For example, many famous museums, attractions, and national parks offer virtual tours throughout their famous locations. Simply look up where you want to visit and see if they offer a virtual tour.
Visit Local Attractions
It’s amazing how many attractions are likely within a day’s driving distance of your location. Nearly everywhere in America is at least fairly close to something that could be considered an attraction. Do some research and find out about your local museums, parks, historic locations, and attractions. Then, plan a day to play the part of a tourist in your hometown and enjoy what is right around you. Don’t forget the resource your local library can be for this, sometimes providing free passes to area museums and zoos. Be sure to ask your local library about the potential savings available for library cardholders.
Take a Food Tour
Another way to spend a day within your town or at least nearby is to sign up for a food tour. In many cities throughout the nation, there are professionally organized trips you can join or sign up for to participate in this fun activity. However, if your hometown or the area right around your location doesn’t offer this, you can create your own. Sample desserts, dishes, appetizers, drinks, and more, aiming for multiple stops for small servings at several locations. This is also a great time to try out a restaurant that you haven't yet been to but have heard good things about.
Plan a Scavenger Hunt
Admittedly, this staycation idea does require a bit of organization and forethought on the planner’s part. However, if your kids are old enough to participate, this can be great fun. You can even team up with other families or friend groups to increase the fun of the hunt. The idea is to get your family to start thinking differently about your normal surroundings and learning things you never knew about the area you live in, all in a fun, competitive way.
Be Prepared For Your Drive
Although a staycation by nature requires less travel than a traditional vacation trip, you need to have good transportation to get to your local attractions and nearby museums, and area parks. A great way to ensure that your family is ready to take on any and every staycation adventure is by contacting the Eagle Buick GMC team for a new ride today. Instead of spending a fortune on vacation, upgrade your ride and instead enjoy the many attractions that are within driving distance of your home.