July 7, 2021 • 2 min read

Save with a Staycation

With everyone eager to get back out and explore this summer, many folks are making travel plans. While the idea is exciting, there are many who also are wary about spending a whole lot of money on a vacation after some of the financial uncertainty.

If you want to have some summer fun without breaking the bank due to travel expenses, a “staycation” is a great idea. A staycation is a vacation spent closer to home, such as a day trip, or by visiting more local attractions and destinations. You won’t miss the jetlag or travel expenses! Check out some ideas to get started below. Check out the links below for ideas and planning.

Attractions Within a Short Drive

Hersheypark

Chocolate World

Dutch Wonderland

Strasburg Railroad

Indian Echo Caverns

Lake Tobias Safari Park

Museums

Agricultural and Industrial Museum

York County History Center

Creative York

Colonial Complex

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

The Haines Shoe House

The Whitaker Center

Recreational Activities

York County Parks

PA State Parks

Day Trip Destinations

Baltimore

Downtown York

Harrisburg

Hershey

Lancaster

Gettysburg

You don’t have to go far from home to find fun. From dining locally in Downtown York, to exploring the backroads and museums of York and Adams County, or catching a coaster up the road in Hershey, staying close to home can save you some money, without taking anyway of the fun!