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Have a staycation in your city

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Flickr photo credit: Joelk75

 

In considering what to do during the next 100 days of summer, I remembered that when I moved back to my hometown (after being away for over 10 years),  it was different this time around.  With just one child (at the time),  I realized that my hometown wasn’t so bad after all.  I began to love my new (old) city…

What does the local library offer that you may not know about?

  • My local library has a network of nearly 20 libraries to pool resources from.  They offer free new release rentals,   awesome books,   and pick-it-up-at-the-counter service.

What sights (& sites)  do visitors come to your city to see?

  • Our city has beautiful mountains and a picturesque view.

What can you appreciate about your city that another city may not have?

  • In my case, it was the lower cost of living that brought me back home.

Do you have family in your city?  Friends?

  • 90% of my (and my husband’s) family still live in our hometown.  It’s amazing that my son and daughter have almost daily exposure to our family,  including cousins,  grandparents,  and great-grandparents.

If you work outside the home, what conveniences are along your route?

  • My full-time job’s office is located on a major street;  so,  I love all the conveniences that are within driving distance at lunch.

What locals deals and amenities can you take advantage of?

  • Surprisingly,  for a city of our size,  we have 2 malls and access to almost every department store, chain restaurant, and convenience of a much larger city.

What’s in close proximity to your house?

  • Now,  I have shorter driving distances than when I lived in a suburb of a larger city.

Have you had a staycation in your city or discovered hidden treasures?

 

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