With a limited time left to savor summer before easing into back to school mode you may be dreaming of one last summer vacation. If this sounds like you and you just don’t have the time or money to head out of town, then a “staycation” is just what you need!
A staycation packs all of the fun of a vacation into the convenience of not leaving town! Sounds pretty great, right! Whether you decide to select local lodgings or stay home, you can enjoy a stress-free family vacation. No matter where you live, there will be tons of options for family fun:
· Set up a city-wide scavenger hunt
· Make it educational with zoos, aquariums, museums, observatories or planetariums
· Become a tourist in your hometown by taking behind-the-scenes tours at local landmarks
· Enjoy the outdoors with hiking, biking, state parks or camping (even in your own back yard)
· Have a family fun day with bowling, miniature golf, go karts, laser tag, amusement parks or that sort of thing
· Keep it simple with a day of board games, crafts, swimming, reading or watching movies
· Create a “Family Olympics” with simple backyard games or challenges that are age appropriate (let the kids pick the events!)
· Let the kids plan the day, you may be building forts in the living room but it is sure to be fun!
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