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Summer 2012: Staycation destinations- coming soon

GasBuddy Blog -- With gasoline prices finally trending lower, many families will feel a bit less pressure on their summer vacation plans. However, gasoline prices remain at elevated levels, leading many families to stay closer to home and travel regionally.

In the coming weeks, I plan on writing about the best amusements each region has to offer- things to do to keep you closer to home. Some of these facilities and parks I had the pleasure of visiting already, and can recommend them based on personal experience. Some, I will be travelling to in the days ahead.

We'll cover each region with the best amusements for families, theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, waterparks, and more! We'll also be sure to tell you how far the distance is...

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Submitted May 06, 2012 By: PD

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blueBMW480 Champion Author Nashville Posts:818,391 Points:867,690 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 10:31:50 PM Ignore blueBMW480 Report Abuse Ok
AstrogirlUT Rookie Author Utah Posts:22 Points:23,875 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 4:20:37 PM Ignore AstrogirlUT Report Abuse Can't wait to hear your ideas! I have visited many national parks in Utah but would like to visit some others outside of Utah this summer. I have been to Yellowstone and Jackson Hole, looking for others that are really spectatular.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,374 Points:776,930 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 2:35:55 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse Yes
txrojo2005 All-Star Author Austin Posts:802 Points:500,960 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 4:47:37 PM Ignore txrojo2005 Report Abuse Support local businesses if you do.
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albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,487 Points:1,507,735 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 13, 2012 8:38:48 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse old news
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,850 Points:2,169,375 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2012 3:32:51 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse I'm going on a driving vacation but I'm going to have family feed me and let me sleep on the sofa. Probably cheaper than a "staycation" when all is said and done. Besides, being retired is a 24x7x366 staycation. Unless, of course, you want to take a day trip to the Nike Factory Outlet in Conroe. [Edited by: Sneakers55 at 5/12/2012 3:33:41 PM EST]
Radicalrose Sophomore Author Modesto Posts:129 Points:382,055 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2012 10:32:15 AM Ignore Radicalrose Report Abuse Disneyland in Anaheim, CA
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 12:31:03 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse been staying close to home for several years. Not just b/c of economy, but also b/c of unrests abroad.
benjy Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,706 Points:1,815,070 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 12:04:19 PM Ignore benjy Report Abuse we all need a vacation...
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,487 Points:1,507,735 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:30:37 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse sounds good
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,487 Points:1,347,530 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 9:45:12 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse I have a yen to go on a driving vacation....Out west. I will probably drive 4 to 5 thousand miles and burn somewhere between 175 and 200 gallons of gas. I'm not sure but I think if gas is up 50 cents over last year so we're looking at extra spending of 100 bucks or less. I'm not rich but I can sleep in a cheaper motel a time or two and make that back if I had to. I think we are going crazy over gas prices which have been coming down as I type. So relax folks. Load up the kids and go to Disneyland or someplace. They say they have lowered their family fares by, oh look, a hundred bucks.
OWENALOTT Champion Author Appleton Posts:2,182 Points:500,095 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 1:32:35 AM Ignore OWENALOTT Report Abuse Yup!
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:6,213 Points:1,697,980 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 9:59:00 PM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse I'm taking a vacation this year. Didn't take one last year.
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Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,851 Points:765,405 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 3:28:59 PM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse Hmmm Still planning to drive on vacation cross country
SoutheastdannyB All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:590 Points:581,880 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 3:21:40 PM Ignore SoutheastdannyB Report Abuse i won't drive as much.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,855 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 2:34:03 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse "Staycation" man big oil does as they please!
Goody2317 All-Star Author Wilmington Posts:680 Points:637,705 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 2:29:00 PM Ignore Goody2317 Report Abuse I would rather travel than have a staycation. It is nice to see the country like my parents used to do with me. But if a staycation is what we have to do, then it is the country that loses out. People should be able to explore.
Zeke33 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,660 Points:1,635,215 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:50:24 PM Ignore Zeke33 Report Abuse Don't go overboard with your vacation, just because gas went down a few pwnnies. You can bet that by July 1 the prices will climb steeply. AKA GOUGING.
race2IT Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,790 Points:739,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:28:48 PM Ignore race2IT Report Abuse Staycation is the only to save money; I’m traveling locally on my vacation.
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,859 Points:1,057,990 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:26:03 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse Silliness. Find ways to cut down on gas use year round and enjoy a real vacation.
Furrykids Sophomore Author Gainesville Posts:233 Points:579,100 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:24:59 PM Ignore Furrykids Report Abuse Staycations are great!
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,715 Points:1,493,955 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:23:52 PM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Great post, idigau22.
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:23:43 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse 183 days wolfwings
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NoStrings Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,387 Points:271,280 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:21:15 PM Ignore NoStrings Report Abuse all money instead of economy going to gasoline
Wolfwings Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,881 Points:1,804,165 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:20:41 PM Ignore Wolfwings Report Abuse When he took over, 0-BUMMER promised hope and change. Prices were a buck and a half for regular. I HOPE for CHANGE by NOVEMBER.
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,811 Points:1,449,430 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:16:25 PM Ignore goodbuy Report Abuse I am staying home.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,609 Points:3,229,585 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:16:24 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Your President Obama is out Campaigning all across the nation tell the American people the Economy is Booming! All is well in America!! Maybe you could vacation at some of the fun places the Obama family visited below! Dear American Taxpayer For only the second time in my adult life, I am not ashamed of my country. I want to thank the hard working American people for paying $242 thousand dollars for my vacation in Spain . My daughter Sasha, several long-time family friends, my personal staff and various guests had a wonderful time. Honestly, you just haven't lived until you have stayed in a $2,500.00 per night private 3-story villa at a 5-Star luxury hotel. Thank you also for the use of Air Force Two and the 70 Secret Service personnel who tagged along to be sure we were safe and cared for at all times. By the way, if you happen to be visiting the Costa del Sol , I highly recommend the Buenaventura Plaza restaurant in Marbella ; great lobster with rice and oysters! I'm ashamed to admit the lobsters we ate in Martha's Vineyard were not quite as tasty, but what can you do if you're not in Europe , you have to just grin and bear it? Air Force Two (which costs $11,351 per hour to operate according to Government Accounting Office reports) only used 47,500 gallons of jet fuel for this trip and carbon emissions were a mere 1,031 tons of CO2. These are only rough estimates, but they are close. That's quite a carbon footprint as my good friend Al Gore would say, so we must ask the American citizens to drive smaller, more fuel efficient cars and drive less too, so we can lessen our combined carbon footprint. I know times are hard and millions of you are struggling to put food on the table and trying to make ends meet. So I do appreciate your sacrifices and do hope you find work soon. I was really exhausted after Barack took our family on a luxury vacation in Maine a few weeks ago. I just had to get away for a few days. Cordially, Michelle (Moochelle) Obama P.S. Thank you as well for the $2 BILLION dollar trip to India from which we just returned! P.SS. Thank you, too, for that vacation trip to Martha's Vineyard; it was fabulous. And thanks for that second smaller jet that took our dog Bo to Martha's Vineyard so we and the children could have him with us while we were away from the White House for eleven days. After all, we couldn't take him on Air Force One because he might pee on some wires or something. P.SSS. Oh, I almost forgot to say thanks also for our two-week trip to Hawaii at Christmas. That 7,000 square foot house was great! P.SSSs don't forget my ski trip to Vail this winter and now the girls and I are in Africa with my mom. All this while Barack golf’s and campaigns to keep my trips coming for the next 4 years ! Love Ya! Remember, we all have to share the pain of these economic times equally! Love to -redistribute- share- the wealth "VOTE IN NOVEMBER"!!
bigmace111 Champion Author Albany Posts:2,863 Points:642,300 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:13:00 PM Ignore bigmace111 Report Abuse If they can keep prices down, maybe people will be able to change their plans and take a vacation. It will be great for the economy.
rjd1608 Champion Author Toledo Posts:5,501 Points:1,957,705 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:11:46 PM Ignore rjd1608 Report Abuse you can thank wall street
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mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,686 Points:2,025,795 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:05:57 PM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse Looking forward to some interesting ideas!
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stopforgas Champion Author Mississippi Posts:1,002 Points:495,805 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:03:55 PM Ignore stopforgas Report Abuse things are getting better down here...
3mta3 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:867 Points:1,022,740 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:01:46 PM Ignore 3mta3 Report Abuse It's definately not just gas gas prices.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,609 Points:3,229,585 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 1:00:52 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Stop your crying people!! YOUR President Obama is on the Campaign Trail telling Americans how WONDERFUL the Economy is!! He is bragging about the Millions of people HE has found jobs for!! ALL IS WELL ACROSS AMERICA!! Do like Your President Obama! Spend! Spend! Spend!!
CritterNanny Veteran Author Washington Posts:309 Points:1,366,640 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:58:04 PM Ignore CritterNanny Report Abuse Economic uncertainty putting a damper on many plans.
momof5MN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,194 Points:221,560 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:57:55 PM Ignore momof5MN Report Abuse Yes, it's the high price of everything. I used to be able to take my kids camping, and gas/food/camp fees were reasonable. No more! We'll stay put. Unfortunately, high prices affect everyone, and cost jobs (especially those in the tourist industry). November 2012
NanookAK Champion Author Anchorage Posts:7,419 Points:1,468,715 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:57:33 PM Ignore NanookAK Report Abuse I'm going nowhere.
honkerman Champion Author San Jose Posts:45,245 Points:2,424,795 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:54:06 PM Ignore honkerman Report Abuse We stay put.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,609 Points:3,229,585 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:54:06 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse How Is That Whole "Hopie - Changie" Thing Working Out For Ya!! Vote In November!!!
EJH22 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:578 Points:469,170 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:53:35 PM Ignore EJH22 Report Abuse Higher prices and Lower income causing this
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,566 Points:2,221,590 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:53:24 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Not me ?
BeatOPEC All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:870 Points:200,345 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:51:47 PM Ignore BeatOPEC Report Abuse The reason people are doing staycations isn't because of the high gas prices directly, it is because of the high price of everything.
Teddy95 Champion Author Dayton Posts:41,285 Points:2,723,825 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:51:42 PM Ignore Teddy95 Report Abuse Hummm...
vjs3 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,682 Points:677,615 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:51:08 PM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Think it is time to turn my yard into an oasis or fantasy land.
capt455 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,427 Points:826,265 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:50:30 PM Ignore capt455 Report Abuse A week's vacation is probabaly going to cost the average person at least $1500. Who is going to actually not go over an extra $20 or $30 worth of gas?