1. Spend the weekend at a local vineyard.
Each one of the fifty states has a variety of vineyards and wineries that are only a car ride away. Spend the weekend tasting wine, learning how wine is made, testing the quality of a wine, and picking out some favorites to bring home and share with friends.
2. Explore the great outdoors at one of the many national parks the United States has to offer.
Pack your hiking shoes and bug spray and head to the park of your choice. Each one has something different to offer from the reliable eruption of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park to alligator sightings in the Everglades.
3. Relax and rejuvenate at a weekend spa retreat.
Book a weekend at a secluded spa and truly get away from it all. Enjoy a couple days of massages, seaweed wraps, facials, mud baths, and a little peace and quiet.
4. Pack the fishing rod and head to a lakeside resort.
The United States is home to a variety of lakes and rivers, as well as ample coastline perfect for a weekend fishing trip. You might even want to challenge yourself to try something new, like fly-fishing or ice fishing.
5. Take a trip across the border to visit America's neighbors.
The United States is sandwiched between two unique countries waiting to be explored. In Canada, visit landmarks like Niagara Falls, or just enjoy the beauty of cities like Quebec and Montreal. In Mexico explore the bustling city of Cancun, or opt for a quieter retreat to Puerto Vallarta or Cabo san Lucas.
6. Become a tourist in your own neighborhood.
Spend a weekend going to museums, seeing plays, visiting historical sites, or exploring the places you drive by daily but never stop to explore. You might be surprised at what you didn't know. For help on deciding where to go and what to do, go online to your city's visitor guide Web site.
7. Take a week off and do a tour of the East or West coast.
Start from the top and drive down the coast, stopping at any place that interests you. The less pre-planning you do, the better. Allow time for spontaneous stops in places you didn't know you wanted to visit,
8. Gamble away your Social-Security at a casino.
Book a weekend at a nearby casino and enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets while you pray for a little extra luck at your favorite slot. Don't forget to bring some quarters!
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