With summer just around the corner, many are eager to discover new activities and fun ways to keep busy. The moment is always right for a vacation, but finding the time and money to take one can occasionally be challenging. However, getting creative and finding ways to maximize a staycation can provide all the fun closer to home!
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Embrace Your Creative Side
Whether you’re finding a pottery studio, joining a painting glass, or just following a Youtube tutorial, there are a million and one crafty ideas you can do. It can be a solo activity, with friends, or made to be a little more family-friendly for the kids, and the best part is the memento you’ve made, something to remember a fun day.
Mystery Tours
Consider a mystery tour package, like the ones offered by Guess Where. You get to pick your starting point, the tour theme, length, and even tailor it to what season you’re currently in. You’ll receive a customized travel itinerary complete with recommendations for food stops and cute shops to check out. No hotels are needed, these trips can be completed in one day, and the best part is the mystery! You’ll have no idea where you’re headed to (unless you take a sneak peek!).
Create Your Own Cocktail
A great way to spice up your vacay is to take online mixology classes, which can provide a satisfying buzz after a refreshing beverage. When it’s date night at home, there will be no more dull beverages. If you would rather sip on a nice glass of red wine over a cocktail, you can also choose virtual wine tastings.
Museums and Art Galleries
It’s customary to visit museums or art galleries when visiting a new city, so why not turn it into an enjoyable staycation activity as well? For whatever reason, many individuals never make it to their local museum or art gallery, so include it in your list of things to do as a tourist in your hometown. Toronto is home to the ROM, the Science Centre, the AGO, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, but consider checking out the less well-known attractions, like the Mackenzie House or the TIFF Lightbox.
Take a Reading Vacation
Pick a book (or three) and find a place to read. You could make a cozy little reading nest at home, or find a new coffee shop to lose yourself in the pages of a great book. There are no rules about staying in your neighborhood, so this is a great chance to check out that cafe in the next city that you keep hearing about or visit a new library on the other end of town.
Tackle That DIY Project
While it may not be the most fun idea for a staycation, leaving a weekend clear to finally check something off your to-do list is a great reason to start a new project. Order in food, put on a motivating podcast, and who knows? You might feel inspired enough to take on the next task once this one is finished.
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