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Back Yard Vacations
Klipsan Beach, WA
Have you just realized that taking a 2-week vacation out of town simply isn't in the budget. If you are finding yourself bemoaning the fact that you can't get away this year, consider planning a vacation in your own back yard.
There are many attractions, sights, and unexplored gems in many of our own communities. Stop at your local Chamber of Commerce or Visitor Center and gather all the brochures you can get your hands on. Most have great maps and information. You can also get a lot of information about your area by searching the Internet. Put your town or county's name in a browser. Do all the tourist stuff. Pretend that this is your very first time in your locale.
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Take one of the maps of your state, and draw several circles from your home. Mark the rings at 25-mile radius, 50-mile radius, 75-mile radius and 100-mile radius. That will give you an idea of how far you can go and still stay based at home.
If you can afford one or two nights stay at a motel or B&B, plan on staying somewhere when you take one of the 100-mile trips.
Find an empty space and fly a kite!
Have each member of the family share something they really, really want to do (within budget and reason) this summer. Make your plans so that at least one expectation of everyone is met during the two weeks.
Don't answer the telephone. If necessary, check your messages, but only once per day.
Don't do any chores around the house during your "vacation." Pretend you aren't home.
Consider pitching a tent in your back yard. See if you can spot the different constellations. If you don't have a tent, throw some sleeping bags or blankets on your porch.
Plan on having picnics in local parks.
Check out museums.
Shop in quaint and unusual stores.
Eat in restaurants you've never visited before.
Visit all the historical markers in your area. Most states have them listed on the Internet.
Look for historical buildings like old stores, homes, or lighthouses.
You may have so much fun, you'll want to do it again another year!
More Resources
Chamber of Commerce Directory
City-Data.com
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