I have a few staycation ideas that you
might like if you are unable to travel out of state for vacation.
Sometimes the very things we need and like are right in front of us
in our own hometown.
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| Staycation idea |
Home Depo Workshop,5300 Pierson Road,
Flushing, Michigan 48433
Home Depo Store in Michigan offers
various workshops not only for adults, but for children as well. I
just happened to be at Home Depo with my grandchildren and they were
having a workshop one day. I thought this was nice and it was free. The
firemen were there. Children were able to take a tour of
the Firetruck, make a craft, and they received a Home Depo Apron.
Movie Night
Have you considered having special
movie nights at home, when you are not able to go on a
vacation? Cable on Demand has many free movies that are available to
you as well as Pay Per View. With Pay per View you just pick the
movie you would like to see and it is then billed to your account.
Just prepare your popcorn, gather the family, and you are ready to
watch your favorite movie.
Zehnder's Splash Village, 1365 South
Main Street, Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
Zehnders Splash Village is a great
family outing for those that like the water. Whether you are in the
Splash Park or the Atrium Park, you can have hours of fun. Here you
will see water geysers, story tube slides, dumping baskets and much
more. This indoor facility is fully staffed with lifeguards. You
will need to call to confirm pricing for a 2-day get away, but
packaging includes Chicken Dinner at Zehnder's Restaurant, 1 Large
Pizza, breadsticks, 4 sodas and breakfast each morning at the Elf
Hollow Cafe. I have had the Chicken Dinner at Zehnder's and it is
delicious. Their stollen bread which is like a fruit cake is pleasure
to your palate.
Bronner's, 25 Christmas Lane,
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
Now if you are looking for unusual
ornaments, this is the place that you want to go to. There are at
least 10 sections of nothing but various types of ornaments. Here
you will see fishing, hunting, angels, alphabet ornaments and much
more. They even have an engraving area where you can have your
special ornament engraved. Some ornaments can be as low as $3.00 or
$4.00. During Christmas time just driving to Bronner's and
Zehenders is a beautiful sight to see. There are so many bright
Christmas lights outside, it makes you feel as though you are in a
Fairy Tale. It is just beautiful. Below is a fishing ornament that my granddaughter gave to her grandfather.
Mackinaw Island, Upper Peninsular, 312
South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701
Although I have never been to the
Mackinaw Island, I have always wanted to go. Maybe, I will put that
on my bucket list. Now I almost went there, when me and my deceased
husband were on our way to Kentucky. This was the first time that we
both had driven long distance. We discovered before getting to the
Mackinaw bridge that we were going Route 75, but going the wrong way.
That was a learning lesson I will never forget. From then on we made
sure to check our maps. Thank goodness though now for the GPS. I
wonder what will be next. According to Michigan health.com you will
see horse drawn carriages, bicycle riding, a Butterfly house and much
more at Mackinaw Island.
Splash Pad, Creasey Bicentennial Park,
1505 Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan
The Splash Pad in Grand Blanc, Michigan
is a place that is very inexpensive to visit. Children just love
this. It is an outdoor area that you may want to consider during the
summer months, especially on those really hot days. There is an area where parents can sit and observe.
Children will love the water spouts and the fact that they can
control when the water comes outs to splash them. Prices are
reasonable with $2.00 for residents and $3.00 for non-residence.
Source:
Spring Break Staycation: 7 Places to Go
to Be Active in Michigan
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7 comments:
As a mom in Florida, we practice the "staycation" ritual A LOT! I love the Home Depot workshops. Did you know Lowes offers them for free too? Michaels has even joined in the fun! love this! Found you on the Blessings Counter Link-Up!
Betty, I love Bronner's. I grew up in MI, but haven't been there for years. Always loved looking forward Christmas items at Bronner's, and of course getting chicken dinner at Zehnder's. Thanks for linking up at CMB.
Deb I found Bronner's to be very interesting. Bethany. I did not know about Lowe's. I will have to check them out. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings
Thanks for having me there Terri.
Staycations are the best! Finding new things to do in your very own town is so much fun! Thank you for sharing your list at Waiting on...Wednesday!
You are most welcome Holly.
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