With the rising price of gas and airline tickets, many of us can’t afford to travel long distances for vacation. Try the alternative – a staycation. Staycations – just like they sound – are stay at home vacations.
One of my favorite staycations took place last fall. We visited the local zoo, the beach, a maritime museum, a casino, and tried two new restaurants. All of this was accomplished on a budget and using coupon deals.
Check out these money-saving sources when planning your next staycation.
- Restaurant.com provides deeply discounted restaurant certificates to eateries in your own backyard. Read more about Restaurant.com in one of my recent blog posts.
- Groupon offers discounts to many attractions in your area including sporting events, winery tours, and amusement parks. Visit their website to search by zipcode for deals near you.
- Entertainment.com serves as a large database of printable 2-for-1 coupons to restaurants and attractions. You must subscribe to their online catalog to access the coupons.
© Jessica Leigh Rosier 2013
What do you recommend for those who live in a city that does not take advantage of groupon? Or for those that have lived in the same city for years with no new attractions?
I would check out Restaurant.com for dining deals – http://www.restaurant.com/listing?loc=La+Crosse%2C+WI&key=
You could also look into nearby state parks for fun. They typically have great hiking and often have programs and events going on each weekend and only charge a minimal entrance fee. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/john_latsch/index.html or http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/great_river_bluffs/index.html or http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/perrot/