Summer Staycation Ideas Near Houston

There’s a whole lot to be said about a summer staycation or a little day trip getaway for a couple or the whole family. There are so many fun activities that can be done all in a day’s drive! These trips can also cut down on expenses for longer travel and overnight stays. Additionally, who wants plan an extended trip, pack up the car and drive a long distance for a quick weekend trip? When you’re planning a staycation near Houston, all you need are some good walking shoes, comfortable clothes and a lot of energy so you can maximize the day!

Double Movie Day

One great thing, among many, about going to watch a movie at a theatre is that you’re forced to sit down without all the added distractions of watching a movie at home. Also, while trying to beat this summer heat, enjoying a movie inside a cool theatre, especially in one of those new, comfortable recliners with food and drink options can be a treat! So consider rounding up the kids and plan on watching one movie and maybe even a second.

Visit a Museum

Houston’s Health Museum has something for the whole family! Their mission is to empower healthy living, so visit and learn all about living a healthy life. This unique museum offers a real life journey through the human body and it is extremely entertaining and educational. The Health Museum offers Free Family Thursday from 2pm- 7pm each Thursday. One of the many unique displays at the museum includes a 22-foot-long backbone with ribs descending from the ceiling to the floor. This larger-than-life backbone gives one the feeling of being inside a giant rib-cage. As part of your staycation, consider a visit to Houston’s spectacular Health Museum.

Lunch or Dinner

Somewhere along your staycation, you’ll need to stop and grab a bite to eat. Whether it is lunch or dinner and depending on what area of Houston you’re in, at some point you may consider stopping in for a bite at Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet which is open in the Pine Hollow shopping center. Their menu includes a variety of mouthwatering choices that can be cooked to perfection right in front of you!

Coffee and a Book

To round off the day you might want to drop by a coffee shop to recharge heading back home. Consider bringing a book along and escape into a good story while you enjoy your hot coffee or latte.

Enjoying your staycation to the fullest doesn’t mean you have to take an overnight trip somewhere and spend lots of money. Getting up early to enjoy a day locally will allow you to have a hassle free day away from the house along with a mini vacation!

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