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25 Things To Do This Summer

Need something to do this summer so you're not bored?

Julia Stema
May 06, 2019
Michigan State University
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25 Things To Do This Summer
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The semester is over and it's finally summer. You have a couple months off from school, so make the best of it. Here are a few ideas to get you started so you're not sitting around bored!

1. Go to the beach

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Have a fun beach day and spend time outside soaking up the sun.

2. Have a bonfire

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Having a bonfire is always fun. Don't forget to make s'mores!

3. Go camping

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Camping can be fun and is also relatively inexpensive. It's like a mini-vacation.

4. Go to a concert

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Look up concerts near you and grab some friends and go enjoy some music.

5. Go to the zoo

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Check out a local zoo and relive your childhood days.

6. Go to a waterpark

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Waterparks can be so much fun in the summer and an awesome way to spend a day.

7. Go to a festival

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If you've never been to a festival, I highly recommend going to at least one! It can be a two-day festival or a weekend long camping festival-but both will be a great time.

8. Find a carnival

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Something about carnivals is just so nostalgic.

9. Work out

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Work out at home, at the gym, or go on a run.

10. Go to an amusement park

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This can be a day trip or a weekend trip, but if you like rollercoasters, this one is for you.

11. Late night drive

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Late at night when there's nothing to do, driving aimlessly and blasting music with friends can be such a good time. You never know what interesting places you'll find.

12. Work

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Make money and save it up with a summer job. Some places have nice employee discounts too!

13. Take a mini road trip

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Road trips with friends are such a good time. You tend to end up becoming closer with these friends when you basically live with them for a little while-even if it's in a car.

14. Plan a vacation

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If you can go on a nice vacation this summer, do it. Explore a new place and relax.

15. Go swimming

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Find a pool, beach, or even hot tub and enjoy the weather while you can.

16. Check out nearby cities

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It could be a small town or a big city, but check out a new place you've never been to.

17. Meet up with college friends

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Meeting up with college friends over the summer is great. You can catch up on everything, and you're able to hang out with people you thought you might not see for a couple months.

18. Visit family

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Spend time with your family while you're home.

19. Go see a movie

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Check out that new movie you've been dying to see.

20. Or go to a drive-in

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Drive-ins are an even better version of movie theaters in the summer, and they're nostalgic too.

21. Catch a sunrise or sunset

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Wake up early and find a nice place to watch a sunrise. There are some beautiful sunsets during the summer that you should take time to watch and just relax.

22. Go shopping

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I'm sure you'll want to buy some new clothes over the summer. This one is a good idea to do on rainy days too.

23. Plan out your schedule

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Plan out your schedule for summer or even for fall. Get ahead so you'll be more organized later.

24. Try a new sport or activity

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Find a new sport or activity to try. You might find out you're actually good at it.

25. Play mini golf

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Putt-putt can be a fun activity for families, friends, and couples.

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