Yesterday we did a fun little exercise; asking what you are paying for gas. We had over 160 responses, which was our biggest turnout ever on Facebook. THANKS! In the end, I believe the “winner” was $4.75/gal in East Los Angeles. So, um, congrats…?
With prices like that (and heading higher) and Spring Break around the corner, an old family standby is back: the Staycation. Basically, it’s where you find interesting things to do in your town or within a couple hours from home.
I found an old Consumer Reports article online. It’s from 2009 but I figured hey, it’s still the same recession! Here are some ideas:
- Behind-the-scenes tours: Police and fire stations, movie theaters, TV Stations, etc.
- Museums, observatories, planetariums
- Scenic train rides
- Water parks
- Zoos and aquariums
- Sporting events (as well as stadium tours)
- Camping (hiking, biking, wilderness viewing areas, state parks)
- Regional amusement parks
- City festivals
- Family fun centers (with bowling, miniature golf, go karts, laser tag, etc.)
- Community theater and touring Broadway productions
- Historic home tours
- Concerts
- In-town Bed and Breakfasts
Depending on where you live, your mileage may vary when it comes to finding local fun. But if you have more time than money (and there’s a lot of that going around) you may find excitement at your doorstep. Good luck! Here is that article again.
Fortunately we all have something that could enhance a staycation –if we take the time to look around us. I am fortunate to live in an area of Pennsylvania where there is so much that could make a staycation fun and interesting. And I think the opportunity to give up your angst about the price of gas makes the experience more emotionally pleasant,
glad to hear it. same here in Charleston SC. restaurants, history, beaches…plenty to do and see.