Popular Staycation Ideas

If you're planning a little time off, you might want to consider trying some of these popular staycation ideas.

We've done some research, polled some of our visitors, and put together a list of the most popular staycation ideas from around the country. You can use these ideas as a jumping off spot for your own adventure or steal the ideas and make them your own!

No matter where you are, a staycation might be just the ticket to get a little relaxation and to have a great time.

Popular Staycation Ideas

1. Go On A Picnic - Pack a basket and head for your favorite local park, national park, or even a great monument for a fun and relaxation afternoon. If you're going with a family, throw some kites in the car for additional family fun. You can even choose a more secluded location for a romantic getaway with the one your love.

2. Go Tubing - In the warmer months, there's nothing more relaxing than tubing down a calm river. In the winter, those same tubes make for an exciting day tubing down a snow covered hill... especially when the day ends in hot cocoa!

3. Movie or T.V. Night - Invite some friends over, break out the fondue pot, and enjoy a favorite movie or television in great company. Our family likes to pick a movie series and spend the whole weekend zoning out in front of the television... our favorites: Harry Potter Weekend, Star Wars Weekend, and Indiana Jones Day. It's a great way to relax on a cold winter weekend when you really can't go anywhere!

4. Visit An Attraction - Whether it's the zoo, museum, planetarium, waterpark, or an amusement park, most of us are within striking distance of some great places to spend the day, a weekend, or even longer. If you plan your staycation during the week, rather than weekend, you find a lot less congestion and a more pleasant trip.

5. Bed and Breakfast - If you're looking for something more on the relaxing or romantic side, a B & B is an ideal way to spend your staycation. Book one in your own local area and you can see your town is a whole different light.

6. Spa Day At Home - Gather together your favorite spa products, invite some friends, and turn your home into a spa. You'll feel refreshed and save money at the same time.

7. Fishing, Camping, or Hiking - For those who love the great outdoors, there is no better staycation idea than planning a fishing trip, going camping, or even doing a day hike. If you don't want to venture into the woods, you can just campout in the backyard with the kids

8. Pool Party - Whether you plan a family pool party or throw one with friends, you'll have a great time. Plus there's not lots of preparation you'll have to do... just throw some burgers on the grill, put some cold drinks in a cooler, and relax in the pool all day long.

Other Popular Staycation Ideas

Weekend Getaway Ideas: Anyone looking for a way to whisk off for a quick and easy weekend is looking for weekend getaway ideas... especially if you're planning a romantic weekend getaway. Unfortunately, not all of us are gifted in the romance category and that romantic weekend that sounded so great in your head could turn out to be a complete disaster. Don't worry, we've got lots of great ideas to help you plan the perfect weekend getaway for you and the one you love!

Bowling Staycation Idea: A bowling staycation is an ideal getaway for people who are just looking for a day's entertainment or a family interested in a fun day of togetherness. With a lot of us struggling to make ends meet a bowling staycation also makes good financial sense.