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    50 Must-Have Summer Experiences

    By | Parenting – Fri, Jun 1, 2012 9:08 AM EDT

    Summer funSummer is almost here, and with it comes extra free time and warm weather perfect for exploring. Summer is a great opportunity to travel around your own area, taking advantage of long nights and weekends to discover treasures a gas tank (or two) away. Don't think there's anything worth traveling to in your neck of the woods? Use this list of 50 things to do and see this summer as inspiration. With a little creativity and perseverance, we bet you can accomplish most of the 50 and have one heck of a summer!

    Things to Do
    1. Horseback riding
    2. Pick strawberries
    3. Picnic at the park
    4. Fishing
    5. Canoeing or kayaking
    6. Rock climbing
    7. Hiking
    8. Tasting at a teahouse
    9. Water ski
    10. Churn butter

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    11. Collect seashells
    12. Pick wildflowers
    13. Sleep in a tent
    14. Sleep in a hammock
    15. Float on an inner tube
    16. Roast marshmallows
    17. Climb a tree
    18. Make a sand castle
    19. Walk barefoot in the grass
    20. Play a round of golf

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    21. Cook a meal over a fire
    22. Catch an ice cream truck
    23. Make sidewalk art
    24. Walk across a bridge

    Things to See
    25. Natural water slide
    26. Zoo
    27. Local historical society
    28. Children's museum
    29. Sculpture garden
    30. Children's theater

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    31. Go-cart track
    32. State park
    33. Farmer's market
    34. Art gallery
    35. Gourmet ice cream shop
    36. Winery or brewery
    37. Bike trail
    38. Vegetarian restaurant
    39. Candy factory
    40. Baseball stadium

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    41. Arts festival
    42. Outdoor concert
    43. The top of a hill
    44. Botanical garden
    45. Waterfall
    46. State visitor's center
    47. Log cabin
    48. Organic farm
    49. Ferris wheel
    50. Food truck

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