A Guide to Weekend Getaways
The days are short, and the nights are cold here in Northeast Ohio, so I’m always looking for ideas to get out of the house. As I was discussing goal setting in a recent blog post, I mentioned how you could take advantage of paid holidays and create long weekends. With that in mind, or maybe a half-day on Friday, I wanted to express my love of weekend getaways.
Right: Niagara Falls, Canada (Our Winter Weekend Getaway in 2023)
What are they?
I define them as a short two- to three-day trip with little travel time (less than 5 hours).
Why should you go?
When saving for big Bucket List trips, it can be challenging, so weekend getaways give me more to look forward to throughout the year! I get more out of my weekend when I am away; I’m not lying around the house, running the same old errands, or watching television. I want to surround myself with a new environment and visit as many places as possible.
Psych Central states, “For some, travel is not about seeing new places, but rather escaping old ones that have a negative impact on our lives.”
Where should you go?
For fellow mid-westerners, here are some easy ideas to get you out this season for a weekend getaway:
Niagara Falls (American or Canada)- Canada is the largest producer of Ice Wine, so taste one of the 50-something wineries around for an afternoon.
Hocking Hills State Park- Logan, Ohio - Head to one of the local spas or connect with nature on the Whispering Cave or Cedar Falls tails. Both are great during the winter months as well!
Frankenmuth, Michigan- Head to this Bavarian-style city that offers local shops like Zak & Mac’s Chocolate Haus or Frankenmuth Cheese Haus.
Pocono Mountains- Pennsylvania- Try your hand at skiing or relaxing at a spa.
Chicago, Illinois- There are endless options here for our big-city lovers. More on this destination in the future!
How should you get there?
While I design large-scale Bucket List trips, I can create a perfect weekend getaway wherever you wish. Look no further than Clemente Travels. Itineraries include transportation and accommodation options, with local points of interest and food recommendations.
The only question you have left to answer is: when are you heading out?
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Happy Travels, Hannah
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