10 Suggestions For Last Minute Memorial Day Weekend Plans

So you can make sure to make the most of your three day weekend!

1. Go to your nearby state park

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Visiting your local state park is a fun, possibly free way to spend part of your holiday weekend. Camp sites are probably booked solid, but you can still get out and enjoy nature!

2. Take a hike

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While going to a park is perhaps the easygoing last-minute plan for nature lovers, for those of you who want to be active, consider going hiking. Grab a bottle of water, maybe a friend or two, and head out to a trail!

3. Hit up a local parade

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Memorial Day means there will be plenty of parades across the country to honor America’s troops. Set yourself up along the route street of your local parade and wave a star-studded and striped flag to remember those who have served in the armed forces.

4. Plan a day trip

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It’s not too late to make a little getaway. Grab a map or do a quick Google search to find a cute, fun place to visit for a bit this weekend. It could be a longtime favorite spot out of town or somewhere new. Traffic is supposed to be heavy all weekend, so maybe consider going somewhere by train or bus!

5. Attend a baseball game

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What better way to spend a free day than with an American pastime? Cheer on your favorite team over a basket of garlic fries to your heart’s content.

6. Check off that to-do list

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Some of you may want to be productive over the long weekend. Spend the extra time off from work to stress less when addressing some things that may need taking care of. But make to leave time for fun too!

7. Read a book

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When was the last time you cracked open a novel you’ve been meaning to read? Well here’s your chance! The holiday weekend means you have time to just sit back and get lost in a text.

8. Go wine tasting

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Cheers to the three day weekend! Take advantage of the holiday by going wine tasting. Who doesn’t love sipping on some great red or white?

9. Throw back a couple beers

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For those who may prefer beer to wine, go enjoy some brews! Whether you decide to drink at a brewery, a holiday BBQ, or perhaps at an already suggested baseball game, a nice beer tastes good anywhere on a long weekend.

10. Last but not least, just take it easy

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Sometimes the best plan is to have no plan. Relaxing is a prime way to spend the weekend. With Monday off, there’s even more time to chill out and maybe catch some extra Zs. Plus… there’s always the option to binge the weekend away on Netflix. It’s your time, do whatever you want!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!