Income and Investments 4 Summer Activity Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by Ginita Wall Published Jun 15, 2022 2 min read Looking forward to a long summer vacation, but feeling a little short on cash? With the price of gasoline high, not to mention restaurant bills and the cost of accommodations on the road, many of us are questioning whether vacation travel is possible this year. Here are four ideas for summer activities that won’t break the bank. Pretend you are on vacation in another town. What do you do when you travel to another city? Go to museums, take in the sights, enjoy a spa treatment, rub elbows with the locals? Well guess what, that’s exactly what tourists do when they visit your town. Taking in the sights in your city is a great opportunity to enjoy your vacation without leaving home. Visit your local chamber of commerce visitors bureau to see what activities there are to do around town. Bet you’ll find plenty in your town or another within a few hours to keep you and the kids occupied and happy.Travel to someplace unexpected. Hey, that’s why we have the internet, to scout out last-minute deals, right? Put “cheap travel” into your web browser and see what you find. It probably won’t be the dream trip to the Mediterranean you’d love to take, and that’s okay. Travel to a discounted location site you’ve never considered, and I guarantee you’ll find lots of unexpected delights.Do something different every day. If you opt for a staycation, that doesn’t have to mean staying home and doing nothing. Find some activities that you are too busy to do when you aren’t on vacation, and do them now. Maybe it is a concert in the park, rollerblading down by the beach, a visit to story-hour at the library, visiting the zoo (or even a pet store), bowling with the family, swimming in a nearby lake, or window shopping in the quaint little mall that you never have time to browse. It could even be pitching a tent in the backyard and camping out for the night. Bet you’ve never heard those owls before, have you?Find a project nearby and volunteer to help out during your vacation. It might be building a home for Habitats for Humanity or picking up trash with other volunteers. As long as you are engaged in a common activity with others, you are bound to have a great time, and who knows, you might make some new life-long friends. Skip the hotels. If you have your heart set on traveling, that’s great. You can still travel and save some money by renting a camper and staying at RV sites, or camping out in national parks, or participating in a home exchange. Since lodging is a major cost of vacationing, that will reduce your expenses considerably. Previous Post Real Estate Taxes vs. Property Taxes Next Post What is a Bear Market and What Does it Mean… Written by Ginita Wall More from Ginita Wall Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax News Intuit TurboTax April Report: A Look at Refunds and S… Tax Planning April 15 is the Tax Deadline: 6 Things You Need to Know… Tax Planning Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do Tax Tips Tax Credits 101: What They Are & How They Work Business How to Know if You Should Invest in Business Insurance Tax Deductions and Credits What Is the Standard Tax Deduction for 2023 – 202… 401K, IRA, Stocks Should You Use Your 401(k) or Retirement to Pay Off Deb… Tax Planning What Happens If You Don’t Pay Taxes? Understanding Pe… Tax Deductions and Credits Family Taxes: Take Advantage of Tax Savings Taxes 101 How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Demystifyin…