Summertime in the United States is almost ending. However, most people have begrudgingly stayed at home because of the global health crisis. But do you know that there are still a couple of ways you can enjoy the remaining summer days with your family without keeping yourselves in your own homes? It’s true, and you don’t even need to book a flight for it! Let me tell you all about the 7 best local travel ideas in America today.
1. Visit a local spot.
This might sound redundant but it’s true. Many people fear traveling to far-off places because of the pandemic. However, I’m pretty certain that the safest tourist spot you could probably go to is the one nearest to your home. It cuts travel time (aka infection time) by just a few minutes (depending on the distance between the nearest local attraction and your home). You’re not only giving yourself a better time but you’re also going to be a big help to the tourism industry in your locality.
To find out if the nearest local spot in your area is safe and open, give them a call or look for them on social media.
2. Take your RV for a spin.
If there isn’t a nearby local spot in your area where you can spend a little time, then it’s best to bring out the big guns. After all, your RV is probably the safest mode of transportation during the global pandemic. It has everything you need inside and you can practically go anywhere you want! Just be sure you have enough provisions on the road.
Also, this shouldn’t be an option if you have too many people coming with you. 4 people is already a stretch for an RV. Plus, you might want to first ensure that you have some kind of road assistance in case of an emergency. It’s never wrong to be prepared!
3. Go on a day trip getaway.
Travelling doesn’t have to be that long. Just getting a nice walk down the beach for the entire day is well worth the trip. If you just need to soak in a bit of sunshine that’s not within the vicinity of your home, I suggest you go on a short but sweet beach trip. A day out in the sun or having a picnic in the open air might do you some good, not just for your physical well-being but also for your emotional and mental health as well.
4. Stay with your family members for a while.
Now, if you’re one of those who are simply sick and tired of seeing the same washed walls of your home, a change of scenery might be in order. The best thing about this is that you don’t really need to spend a lot if you have family from another state or area who would allow you to stay with them for a little while. Just remember the W.H.O.-certified guidelines on keeping each other safe and healthy at home amid the pandemic.
If that’s not going to work, why not ask them to house swap with you for a week or two? This might prove beneficial and give you that burst of energy you badly need. Just make sure that the people (even if they are your family) are trustworthy enough to be allowed to roam free in your house.
5. View historical landmarks from a safe distance.
Educational trips for you and your kids can still happen despite the ongoing pandemic. How? Well, you can go around town or in other areas and check out different historical landmarks and good scenery from afar. How is this possible? Simple. You can go on a road trip using your family car or if you’re a teacher who wants to bring his or her class to nice places, then you might want to rent a private bus that can fit everyone while still maintaining proper distancing.
You don’t really need to go inside the Lincoln Memorial to actually catch a glimpse of Abe inside. There’s also, of course, Mount Rushmore and many other outdoor monuments that you can see without having to go near it or near other people as well.
6. Choose any of the famous road trip routes.
If you really have no idea where to go and you have enough gas and other provisions to stay on the road for an extended period of time, then going on the recommended road trip routes would do you some good. You could traverse Route 66, The Loneliest Road, and even the Pacific Coast Highway. It depends on what’s near you and what’s more feasible.
7. Go on a staycation.
Going on a staycation is the next best thing for those who don’t really have relatives in the same city or state as you. You can check-in at a hotel or at a summer camp where you can do several adventures with your family.
Offering a staycation is actually one of the most creative ways that the hotel and accommodations industry can keep up with the times so they’ll be more than happy to take you in. Just make sure you check out all their basic protocols before coming in, You might be refused service if you don’t follow their rules.
Traveling might be restricted by the Coronavirus these days, but that doesn’t mean we can’t think of fun ways to deal with the situation, although it may seem limited. For now, though, it’s really best to stay put to keep yourself protected from the virus. But no one’s stopping you from going out. Just be very, very careful.
