After more than a year of limited social interaction and cautious travel arrangements, just about everyone across the globe is ready to get out and enjoy life throughout the summer of 2021!
There are going to be hundreds of different ways to enjoy the reopening of our local, national, and global economies this summer, but savvy consumers are going to be looking for ways to get out and enjoy themselves without driving themselves deep into debt.
Fortunately, there are a nearly endless amount of reopening options that won’t throw a monkey wrench into your pandemic budget. Let’s jump in and take a look at six options that you can plan for without taking on any debt this summer!
Museums & Art Galleries
Because they are widely considered to be the exact opposite of “essential,” there are hundreds and hundreds of museums and art galleries across the country that are finally going to be reopening in the coming months…and many of them offer either completely free admission or close to it.
Whether you are a history buff, an art expert, or just someone looking for a fun way to fill an afternoon, digging into the culture in and around your community is one of the very best (and cheapest) ways to enjoy the reopening.
Cheap Seats at Sporting Events
It is only a matter of time before all of our local sports teams are back in action in front of packed stadiums, but that probably won’t be the case right away…which means there will likely be some deals to be had for anyone looking to snag some cheap seats to see their favorite team in action.
Keep an eye on both the team websites and the secondary markets and be ready to grab your tickets when they become available.
Local Fairs & Festivals
After almost every fair and festival was forced to cancel in 2020, you can expect just about all of them to be back in full force during the summer of 2021.
With everything from county fairs to massive food festivals on the table this year, there should be no shortage of fun ways to get out and enjoy life without spending a ton of money.
Casual Restaurants
Everyone across the country is dying to get back to some of their favorite upscale restaurants, but not everyone has the cash in the bank to afford those special meals.
However, there are also plenty of excellent casual restaurants in every community that can be a perfect option for a fun night out that won’t end up as a massive line on your next credit card bill.
Hosting Parties with Friends
An even cheaper option than visiting your favorite casual restaurant with friends is to have those same friends over to your place for a fun evening of just about any type of food, drink, and activity you like.
When you are hosting the party, you get to make the rules, so you could definitely get away with ordering some cheap pizzas, or go all out and cook the food yourself!
Road Trips
Traveling is another thing that is going to be on everyone’s bucket list this summer, but once again, not everyone is going to have the funds to pull it off in exactly the style that they would like.
One cheaper alternative for traveling is to jump in the car and hit the open road. Not only is this going to save you on airfare, it can also take you to destinations that you wouldn’t ordinarily consider.
The summer of 2021 is going to be filled with all kinds of fun events and attractions, and after sitting at home for almost all of 2020, to say that we need to get out and have some fun is a lot more than an understatement….but getting out and having fun doesn’t have to mean taking on debt.
Try out these six ideas instead of the more expensive alternatives and save that extra cash to put towards something special in the future!
