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Things to Do in Beckley West Virginia
May 4th, 2010
Things to Do in Beckley West Virginia
Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.
Staycation in Kansa City – Country Club Plaza
April 15th, 2010
Modeled after traditional areas of the Spanish port city Seville, the Country Club Plaza is Kansas City’s most well-known strip of retail shops, restaurants and attractions. It’s easy to stroll down the Plaza and not spend a dime, taking in instead the sense of bustling activity and historic and aesthetic beauty of the architecture that separates the area from other shopping districts.
They are located at
310 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-561-3456
For more info about the country club plaza check out their web site:
www.countryclubplaza.com
Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.
Staycation in South Dakota’s Indian Creek Recreation Area
March 10th, 2010
The rolling hills and beautiful river views make this park an excellent place to camp picnic and explore. Park visitors will find new adventure in this rugged land explored by Lewis and Clark in 1804. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, cowboys used the area to fatten thousands of cattle for shipment south
Nature
Indian Creek Recreation Area offers over 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Along any of the three trails, a person can spot a variety of wildlife, from deer, raccoons, beavers, and bull snakes to turkeys, pheasants, gyrfalcons, and orchard orioles. Or, maybe you just want to take stroll with that special someone or spend some quality time with the family. Click here for a printable trail map and guide of the trails.
Resort Info
Bridge City Marina and Resort offers boats slip rental, floating fuel dock, bait, guide service, c-store and several modern cabins. The facility is privately operated under agreement with the Division of Parks and Recreation. Contact by phone: (605) 845-9129.
Contact them
Indian Creek
Recreation Area
12905 288th Ave.
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7112
Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.
Grand Canyon Deer Farm Petting Zoo – Staycation Arizona
February 13th, 2010
Since 1969, the Deer Farm is a great place to bring your children to teach them about animals as well as how to interact with animals.
When you first enter the farm you are greeted by “Mozart” and “Sparky” our talking birds.
We have a large variety of animals residing at the farm, including Reindeer, Axis Deer, Talking Birds, Wallabies, Coatimundi, Marmosets, Mini Cattle, a new Baby Camel and two Baby Bison.
Click here for a Grand Canyon Deer Farm Petting Zoo coupon.
Season: Open year round
Price: $5 – $8.50
Price Details:
Adults: $8.50
Seniors 62+: $7.50
Children 3-13: $5
Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.
Hiking & Biking On a West Virginia Staycation
February 8th, 2010
Hiking Trails
Walking in the woods is a great way to spend time when you visit southern West Virginia. If you enjoy nature trails it’s hard to imagine a place with more to offer you. Between our 12 state parks and forests, as well as three areas managed by the National Park Service, there’s hiking to spare for everyone.
ATV and Motorsports
West Virginia is rapidly becoming the center of the ATV world. Much of that has to do with our passion for motorsports, and mountains. But also, we have the largest contiguous trail system, in the Unites States. Our southern mountains are the onramp for pure riding pleasure.
Mountain Biking
Come ride the mountains. Mountain biking on trails, singletrack, or old dirt roads is one of the great attractions in our area. West Virginia is a biker’s heaven, with great rides, great shops, and friendly local riders.
Horseback Riding
Getting on a horse is always a fun addition to a vacation. Here, you can see gorgeous vistas and ride through deep valleys, all with expert cowboys and cowgirls to help guide you.
Caving
Curious about getting underground? The porous limestone of our eastern counties has created some of the most well known and well loved caves in North America.
StaycationDirectoryStaycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.
Staycation in New York City The Staten Island Ferry
January 20th, 2010
Want to see the New York Harbor up close? The Staten Island Ferry serves commuters traveling between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan, but visitors looking to see New York City’s working waterfront (& the Statue of Liberty) will enjoy the free ride across the New York Harbor.
- Staten Island Ferry Addresses
- Manhattan: Whitehall and Water St
New York, NY 10006 (Map) - Staten Island: 1 Bay St.
Staten Island, NY 10301
- Manhattan: Whitehall and Water St
- Staten Island Ferry Phone: 718-815-BOAT
- Staten Island Ferry Cross Streets In Manhattan, Whitehall and Water Streets, at the water’s edge.
Each leg of the ferry takes half an hour.
But it’s a real treat for those on a budget.
The ferry, which runs frequently enough that if you just show up, one is probably not far off, offers a wonderful view of the harbor and all it has to offer. Among the sights to take in from either side of the vessel, are Governor’s Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, lower Manhattan and Wall Street’s skyscrapers, Ellis Island, and the Verrazano Narrows Bridge connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn.
Hop aboard. Or rather, push on board through the cattle-car feeling entranceway, and take a seat. If you want one of the seats on the benches on the borders of the boat, to overlook the harbor, grab one fast because they fill up quickly. Take the ride back and forth if you wish. Each leg is half an hour. Switch sides so you can take in all views. And as it pulls in to Manhattan, take a walk up to the front of the boat and bring your camera-it’s a great view you won’t want to miss.
- No cars are allowed on the ferry.
- Even on a warm day, a jacket is recommended. It is windy on the ride, and even when not sitting outside taking in the view, the interior of the ferry is breezy and cool.
- You’ll need to get off the ferry and reboard once it’s reached its destination if you would like to make the loop.
- The Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, home of the minor league Staten Island Yankees, is within walking distance of the Staten Island port of the ferry.
- If you’re waiting in Manhattan, next door is Battery Park, complete with a distant view of Ms. Liberty, a nice place to wait if you have time before your ferry arrives-which you can see coming from a distance and have plenty of time to walk to from the park. StaycationDirectory
Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.
Staycation in LA
December 21st, 2009
Los Angeles, CA Vacation Packages
Stay close to home and take advantage of affordable summer staycation packages at premier hotels in Downtown Los Angeles.
Spend your Staycation Orienteering – the Sport of a Lifetime
December 8th, 2009
Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and compass. It’s easy to learn, but always challenging. The object is to run, walk, ski, or mountain bike to a series of points shown on the map, choosing routes—both on and off trail—that will help you find all the points and get back to the finish in the shortest amount of time. The points on the course are marked with orange and white flags and punches, so you can prove you’ve been there. Each “control” marker is located on a distinct feature, such as a stream junction or the top of a knoll.
The US Orienteering Federation Provide a great list of orienteering clubs near you to staycation at.
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November 2nd, 2009
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Alabama
September 28th, 2009
Alabama Beaches
Sunny beaches, sugar-white sands and sparkling emerald waters are just a few of the seaside attractions in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Other travel-worthy surfside attractions include Mobile Bay and the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.
Golf & Attractions
Alabama golf vacations have been rated among the best in the world, and Alabama’s majestic mountains and clear blue streams provide the perfect place to enjoy outdoor sports, such as hunting, fishing, hiking and biking. Enjoy the sites and sounds of Alabama on a tour to Alabama wineries and in scenic Alabama cities, including Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, where you’ll discover great shopping, dining, historic sites, theater, museums and cool jazz.
Alabama
www.alabama.travel
1-800 alabama (1-800 252-2262)
334-242-4169
PO Box 4927
Montgomery, AL 36103-4927
info@tourism.state.al.us
Beach ‘n Bay
www.alabama.travel
1-800 alabama (1-800 252-2262)
334-242-4169
PO Box 4927
Montgomery, AL 36103-4927
info@tourism.state.al.us
Gulf Shores
http://www.gulfshores.com Gulf Shores CVB
Gulf Shores Welcome Center Hospitality & Information Department
3150 Gulf Shores Parkway (Hwy 59 South)
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-968-7511 or 800-745-Sand (800-745-7263)
info@gulfshores.com
Fairhope
http://www.eschamber.com/visitorinfo.htm
Eastern Shore Chamber
327 Fairhope Ave
Fairhope, AL 36532
251-928-6387
office@Eschamber.com
Weeks Bay
11300 U.S. Hwy. 98
Fairhope, AL 36532
251-928-9792
old-fashioned schooner
http://schoonerjoshua.com/
Captain Carol Bramblett
251-443-9463
Cell 251-209-1168
makewaves@earthlink.net
Blakeley State Park
http://www.blakeleypark.org/
34745 State Highway 225
Spanish Fort, AL 36577
251-626-0798
blakeleypark@aol.com
Mobile-Tensaw Delta
3807 Battleship Pkwy.
Spanish Fort, AL 36526
251-625-0339
USS Alabama Battleship
http://www.ussalabama.com
2703 Battleship Parkway (highway 90/98) just off Interstate 10 exits 27 or 30
PO Box 65
Mobile, AL 36601-0065
251-443-2703
btunnel@ussalabama.com
Mobile
www.mobile.org
Mobile Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau
P. O. Box 204
Mobile, AL 36601-0204
Main: 251-208-2000 / 1-800-5-MOBILE (800-566-2453)
mbcvb@mobile.org