Cedar Point: Amusement Parks as Daycations

Vacations can be expensive. Depending on how many people you are responsible for, taking a vacation can run into the thousands. An added complication is the fact many people do not get paid leave from their jobs for an excursion anywhere. In these cases, vacations become a burden when restricted by funds and time.

One way to turn this compromise into a day out of the ordinary is to embrace the day-cation possibilities. Think of it as a staycation for a day. There are many options, from attending a Renaissance faire to booking a fancy hotel and making the best of the pool for a day, the possibilities abound. One that is particularly exciting is the amusement park day-cation. In the grand tradition of the World’s Fairs of the past, these parks offer affordable thrills for those who do not have a lot of vacation time to use.

Which park you choose will depend on your location, but a favorite is Cedar Point located in Sandusky, Ohio. For thrill seekers, there are roller coasters from the Magnum to the Classic Mine Ride, and for those who just want to take in a beer and a pretzel while relaxing in a water park, there is that possibility, too.

You will still have to shell out some cash for a ticket ($27 if you bring a friend), but for less than $100 and one day, you can forget your cares.