"A 10 minute vacation for the soul."
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.
Become a tourist in your own town.
* Visit the zoo, aquarium, museums or art galleries.
* Get tickets for a concert, theater production or sporting event.
* Take a walking tour of your city.
* Splurge and spend a day at a theme park or water park.
* Don’t forget quirky local attractions.
* Check for discounts and special days.
* Don’t forget the camera!
“Never let yesterday use up too much of today.” — Will Rogers
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.
Discover your State Parks and Recreation Areas.
In my state an annual $25 park permit gets everyone in your vehicle into the state parks. We have a wonderful variety of state parks including parks that cater to campers, fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers, hikers, history and archeology buffs, and even vacationers who want a few amenities.
One of our favorite brief escapes is a hike followed by dinner with a view at the picnic area in a State Park.
Get acquainted with your state parks. You may be missing wonderful recreational opportunities.
“Keep away from small people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”~ Mark Twain
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home
Enjoy local fairs, festivals and seasonal celebrations.
Most cities and even small towns have at least one. Whether a holiday celebration, flower, harvest or music festival, event honoring a local historical figure, Renaissance Faire or chicken festival these can be quite fun.
Some offer free admission while others charge. If you going outside prepare for weather conditions and don’t forget sunscreen. Take the family, leave the phone at home. Have fun, you are on vacation!
“People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.
Visit your local college or university.
If you haven’t you may be missing:
* Your state natural history museum
* The Planetarium
* An arboretum or beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens
* Historic architecture
* Art gallery or museum
* Concerts, plays, athletic events and other activities.
Check out what your local college or university has to offer the public. Even community colleges have public activities. You might be surprised.
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” — Robert Frost
Think you can’t afford a vacation this year? This is one of my top ten ideas for fun and relaxation close to home.
Have you own film festival at home in the family room.
* Rent or check out DVD’s from your local library and watch movies together.
* Provide healthy snacks and drinks and allow time for family interaction and discussion between movies.
* If you really want to have fun with this set up a red carpet and take turns “interviewing” each other. The kids will love it.
“The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” —–Lily Tomlin
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