| You may not realize it, but your city has a lot of | | | | day event. To hold you off during the day, bring a |
| notable attractions and activities that most locals tend | | | | picnic lunch. If the guards don't allow you to bring in the |
| to take for granted. Just because you've seen those | | | | food, simply get a hand stamp and have a feast in a |
| attractions a million times before, doesn't mean that | | | | comfortable place. Once you're done, just show you're |
| you can't revisit them with friends and family to gain a | | | | stamp to get back into the zoo. |
| whole new appreciation for those places. After all, | | | | You may want to consider buying season passes as |
| they are tourist attractions for a reason. | | | | well. You may not realize it, but season passes save |
| If you can, take a couple of days off during the | | | | you tons of money. You usually get your money's |
| summer and go see these places. Beat the crowd by | | | | worth in three visits or less. Now, if you don't want to |
| going on weekend afternoons or weekday mornings. | | | | spend the entire day in the zoo, you can always break |
| As a local in your city, you already have an edge since | | | | your trip into 2-3 hour visits, and just keep coming |
| you know what it takes to make the most out of your | | | | back. |
| day out in those places. | | | | Also, drop by your local visitor's center for more free |
| Water parks are a favorite destination for many. Since | | | | passes and discounts. You may want to check out |
| these parks often fill up around noon, it may be a good | | | | the brochures that they have as well since you might |
| idea to beat the rush by getting there as soon as the | | | | discover new attractions that you didn't even know |
| park opens. One good thing about leaving early is that | | | | existed. |
| you can save money by eating lunch at home, instead | | | | Take advantage of your local resources, you won't |
| of spending for lunch at the water park. | | | | regret it! |
| Going to the zoo, on the other hand, is definitely an all | | | | |