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You are here: Home / travel / Get Away Without Going Away: 5 Inexpensive Staycation Ideas

Get Away Without Going Away: 5 Inexpensive Staycation Ideas

By Teresa

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Last updated on March 20th, 2023 at 08:51 pm

Looking for inexpensive staycation ideas? We’ve got you covered with five fun ways to get away–at home!

Inexpensive Staycation Ideas

(eLivingtoday.com)
Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter.

However, a staycation – a vacation you take right in your hometown (or nearby) – can be much less expensive and fit into nearly any amount of available time with the added bonus of skipping out on potentially stressful travel.

Consider these fun and inexpensive staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t have to go far to spend quality time together.

Inexpensive staycation ideas that won’t break your budget

Visit local landmarks. Just because it’s not a traditional vacation doesn’t mean you can’t pretend to be tourists. Start by visiting the places you recommend to friends and family from out of town, or pick up a city guidebook to uncover hidden spots you may not even know exist. Make a plan to seek out historic sites, visit local landmarks like museums, or try an out-of-the-way restaurant (or two) you’ve never eaten at before. (Look for discounts at restaurant.com.)

Camp out in the backyard. Camping doesn’t have to be done far from home. In fact, it can be done right in your own backyard. Pitch a tent to sleep under the stars and plan a night full of traditional camping activities like roasting s’mores, telling spooky stories by flashlight, and trying to identify stars and constellations. 

Set up a picnic in the park. Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit and other treats and head to the park. You can enjoy a casual meal then take advantage of the open space for a family walk or game of tag before retreating to the playground to let the little ones expel any leftover energy.

Have a home spa day. If you’re looking for some relaxation but don’t want to splurge on the full spa treatment, plan an at-home oasis instead. Light some candles, run a bubble bath, and break out the facial masks and fingernail polish. Try our DIY Relaxing Lavender Bath Soak or refreshing Coconut Lime Mint Sugar Scrub.

Inexpensive Staycation Ideas

Visit an amusement park or water park. No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for hitting the most popular thrill rides and waterslides while skipping those that may not provide quite the same entertainment value. It’s a worth a quick visit to the park’s website or Groupon to see if there are any discounts on tickets too.

What are your favorite inexpensive staycation ideas? Share them with a comment below.

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Find more tips and tricks for enjoying family time together at eLivingtoday.com.

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