Staycation the right way

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Spring Break starts on March 30 and although 10 days of relaxation sounds ideal, eventually,  it will likely become a bit boring for those who are staying home this year. Besides, a Staycation just isn’t complete without a bucket list of activities to do throughout the week.

#10: Movie Marathon

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An easy last minute activity is a movie marathon. It would be great to kick off break, wrap it up, or any day in the middle where you just want to take a lazy day.

#9: A trampoline park

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A nostalgic activity but also perfect for spur of the moment plans with friends.

#8: Frederik Meijer Gardens

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An activity that is a local tradition is going to see the butterflies because it never gets old even as you get older.

#7: Craig’s Cruisers

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Craig’s Cruisers just recently added onto their building with more activities, on top of laser tag, go karts and bumper boats, there is now a trampoline park and and ninja course.

#6: Blandford Nature Center

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On when you just want to get outside, Blandford has numerous planned activities but there are also options for self-led tours any time they are open.

#5: A Whitecaps game

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The Whitecaps is a West Michigan tradition and perfect for spring break as their season is just starting and there are a few games throughout the week of spring break.

#4: The zoo

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Spring break weather is also perfect zoo weather, it would be even more enjoyable as a family activity.

#3: Cat cafe

A cat cafe just recently opened up downtown, although it will probably be hard to stop spending time with a bunch of cats (unless you happen to be allergic).

#2: An escape room

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An escape room is perfect for bonding, a group directs themselves through a room full of puzzles to try and get out before the time runs out.

#1: A day trip to a nearby town

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A staycation doesn’t mean you have to stay within your city limits, an hour long drive isn’t to bad if you pick a city that’s worth the drive in the morning and back at night. Great for a shopping trip or to just enjoy the weather.

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Kaytlyn Gannon is a senior and second year staff member on The Roar. She is part of the varsity cheer team, the wrestling team, National Honor Society, and S.A.D.D. club. In her free team she enjoys spending time with her cats.