Here's the deal, there are exactly 55 days until I move into my first-ever dorm with my first-ever roommate in my first-ever year of college. I want to make those 55 days count, and I want you to make them count too. So, here are 55 ideas that every summer bucket list should include. You should know I have done some of these before, and I plan on doing some others! I hope it inspires you to pause Netflix, go outside and make this a summer to remember forever.
1. Go to the pool!
If your neighborhood doesn't have a pool, and you live in the Alpharetta area, try Wills Park Pool. It's only $3 per person, and it has a snack bar, kiddie area and a diving board!
2. Invite your friends over and host the ultimate water balloon fight.
3. Plan a cooking day with your family and surprise dad when he comes home from work!
4. Whether it be for dinner, dessert or both, spend an evening in Downtown Roswell.
Try Zest or Ceviche for dinner. They are both some of my favorite restaurants ever! Plus, Roswell Provisions has impeccable macarons and gelato.
5. Spend Saturday morning at the Alpharetta Farmers Market!
6. Road trip to Amicalola Falls State Park for a day of hiking!
7. Host a game night with junk food and soda!
Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride are some of my favorite games.They should definitely be on the list!
8. Go to a concert in Atlanta!
9. Go shopping with your girlfriends at Avalon and see a movie afterward!
10. Spend the day tubing in Helen, GA.
They have two trip options - just $8 each!
11. See if you and your friends have what it takes at Urban Escape Games in Alpharetta!
12. Meet your BFF for a coffee at one of the hippest places in town: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee in Roswell.
13. Look at some awesome art, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat at Downtown Marietta's Art Walk the first Friday of every month!
14. Go back in time with the Starlight Drive-In in Atlanta.
15. Create a mall scavenger hunt for you and your friends to enjoy - just don't get caught!
16. Plan a midnight Waffle House trip and chow down on some delicious hash browns and their signature waffles of course!
17. Experience your first mystery dinner theater at Agatha's in Atlanta!
18. Spend your afternoon enjoying historic Roswell Mills and maybe even take a swim in the river!
19. Have a mother-daughter date at Mittie's Tea Room in downtown Alpharetta.
20. Visit the Alpharetta Food Truck Alley to shop, dine and listen to great music!
21. Kick off 4th of July at downtown Woodstock's awesome parade.
Make sure to bring a bag for candy!
22. Get your breakfast on at Drem Waffle in Suwanee Georgia.
These waffles are no joke - just take it from me. This is a must do!
23. Rent bikes along the Atlanta Belt Line for just $5 an hour!
24. Picnic at the beautiful City Hall in downtown Alpharetta!
25. Hike up Stone Mountain and stay for the laser show!
26. Spend a lazy day indoors and have a movie marathon.
27. Go for a run along Cumming, GA's beautiful Greenway!
28. Head down to Atlanta and spend Sunday at Passion City Church.
29. Find ways to volunteer in your town and get the whole family to together to spend the day serving others!
30. Cool off at Lake Lanier Water Park!
31. Wake up early and take a day trip to Chattanooga.
There are tons of things to do there like Ruby Falls, Rock City and more!
32. Pick blueberries at Berry Patch Farms!
33. Take some super cool pictures at Jackson Street Bridge in Atlanta.
34. Get your grub and shop at one of Old Fourth Ward's newest features, Ponce City Market!
35. Ride to downtown Duluth for their Friday Flicks on the Bricks.
36. Drive over to Athens, Ga. for a day and walk around town!
37. Get out the chalk and write sweet messages around your neighborhood for everyone to see.
38. Go to Barnes & Noble to find the perfect summer read and dive right in!
39. Stay fit! Try out a workout class or dance studio that's close by or online and get your sweat on.
40. Hike Woodstock's Old Rope Mill Park and see if you can find the hidden railroad track bridge!
41. Purchase your very own Clue Town scavenger hunt and see if you can solve all of the puzzles!
42. Get crafty! Find your favorite DIY activity on Pinterest, some supplies from Michael's and create something awesome!
43. Binge watch that new TV series you've been dying to see.
44. Get your girlfriends over for a home-made spa day -complete with mani-pedis, face masks and more!
45. Go cosmic bowling with the family!
46. Hike DeSoto Falls and then spend the afternoon hanging around in downtown Dahlonega.47. Surprise your boyfriend or girlfriend with a fun night out!
Whether it's dinner and a movie, or a Pinterest-worthy picnic in the park, they will appreciate the date!
48. Kick it old school and run around in your sprinklers to cool off from the summer heat!
49. Save up for a special meal at The Sundial in Atlanta. I promise you every dollar is worth it.
50. Make your own lemonade stand and give all the money to a local charity!
51. Catch a dollar morning movie at a theater near you and snack on popcorn for breakfast.52. Declutter your life!
Summer is the perfect time to start fresh, so give your living space a deep sweep, and you'll feel as good as new.
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