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5 Things To Do If You Can't Travel This Spring Break

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Nicole Hellinga

Mar 21, 2017

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5 Things To Do If You Can't Travel This Spring Break

Spring break doesn't have to break the bank. While many like to use this time to travel, which is amazing, it can be just as great to stay close to home. Staying back this spring break doesn't have to be boring, however. Here are some ideas to help your spring break at home be fun and exciting:

1. Go Hiking

Whether it be at a state park nearby or just on your town's trails, hiking is a great activity for everyone. It is completely free, good exercise, and an easy way to enjoy the nice weather outdoors! You could go by yourself for some much-needed alone time or go with a group to catch up with old friends.

2. Go To A New Restaurant Or Coffee Shop

Every town has some restaurant, coffee shop, or cafe that you've been meaning to go to for months but just haven't had the time or motivation to visit. Spring break is the pefect time to try something new, so go out of your comfort zone and go to a place that you normally wouldn't eat at: maybe try a different culture's food or try a new drink you haven't ordered since you love your regular latte so much.

3. Visit The Zoo, Aquarium, Or Museum

Most major cities have at least one zoo, aquarium, or museum. Visiting one of these places could be an entire day trip, and typically aren't too expensive. It's the perfect place to go for a relaxing and short get away, and who doesn't love to see the baby animals?

4. Read A Book

Often, during the school and work week there isn't enough time to take a step back and dive into a book. Spring break is the oportune time to head over to the local library or bookstore, pick out an interesting book, and sink into the story.

5. Camp Locally

If you want to get away and travel this break but can't, camping is an amazing solution. Grab a tent, some food, and a sleeping bag and head out to a local campground for a mini-vacation. Camping allows you to leave the house and spend a few days with friends and explore the great outdoors.

Even though you may not be able to travel far away this year, don't let that get you down. There are plenty of activities and places to go in your local area, and hopefully you can find something to try this break!

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5 Things To Do If You Can't Travel This Spring Break

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2. Go To A New Restaurant Or Coffee Shop

3. Visit The Zoo, Aquarium, Or Museum

4. Read A Book

5. Camp Locally

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2. Liz Lemon from "30 Rock"

3. Meredith Grey from "Grey's Anatomy"

4. Olivia Pope from "Scandal"

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12. Kate Beckett from "Castle"

13. Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles from "Rizzoli and Isles"

14. Olivia Benson from "Law and Order: SVU"

15. Robin Scherbatsky from "How I Met Your Mother"

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8. You are secretly kind of (actually downright) jealous of queen bees, especially those from TV shows

9. You often read articles with titles such as “24 Reasons You're A Sasshole,” thinking they are going to be so relatable….

10. Sometimes you get really mad and wish you could actually come across as a total bitch…

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