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Go to the pool. Over half of all Americans live near the coast, 10% live near the Great Lakes, and a huge percentage more live near a lake or reservoir. No beach? Go to the pool. About 20% of homes have private swimming pools, as do most high schools and many communities.

Go to a movie. Yes, you can rent a movie on Netflix or borrow one from the library and have an evening movie night at home. But you can also go to one of the giant theaters and have a 3D experience. Don’t forget popcorn.

Read a book. You don’t have to be sitting in a far away place to settle in with a good summer read. Go to a local coffee house and splurge on a cappuccino or other creation and spend a few hours lost in a book.

See a show. Of course major cities have theater, opera, dance, etc. But many smaller communities have either travelling versions or local playhouses that can be just as much fun.

Go shopping. Make the trek to the regional mega mall and spend the day seeing what’s new. These complexes are like cities with food service, theaters, entertainment, etc.

Read a book. You don’t have to be sitting in a far away place to settle in with a good summer read. Go to a local coffee house and splurge on a cappuccino or other creation and spend a few hours lost in a book.

Spend time with the kids. People remember the good times spent with each other more than the places they’ve been. Get out a deck of cards or a board game. Spend time talking, laughing, and reminiscing. Life is short--spend time with family.