Day Trip in a City

Living near a city my entire life, I often take it for granted, but there’s truly so much to do there that I’ve never considered before. Think about being a tourist in your own city for a day, walking around, enjoying the nice weather, and doing all the cheesy but fun things you’ve never tried. Or visit a brand new city nearby and hit up all the top-rated things to do. It’s sure to be a day you won’t forget.

Day at the Beach

A beach day birthday is the classic “it’s summer and we need to take advantage” idea. Your day might involve swimming, playing volleyball, and eating lunch from one of those delicious food stands. Lots of people like the beach so you’re guaranteed to have a big group who wants to come and it’s most likely not expensive. Take a bunch of pictures, build sandcastles, and enjoy the view!

Bucket List Birthday 1: Do something you’ve always wanted to do.

This idea is extremely open ended, so take some time to really think about it. The premise is to check at least one thing off your bucket list. You could also do multiple things if you’re feeling ambitious!

Maybe you’ve always wanted to go skydiving, skinny dipping, or riding the tallest roller coaster at your local theme park. Whatever’s on your list, the only rule is you have to do something you’ve been talking about for a long time and you have to schedule it for your birthday.

Related reading: 25 Unforgettable Summer Bucket List Ideas

Bucket List Birthday 2: Go somewhere you’ve always wanted to go.

Is there someplace you’ve been dying to go that’s within driving distance? (Or within your budget to fly there?) What are you waiting for? Check it off your travel bucket list for your birthday!

Bring a friend if you can and make a day of it: get a bite to eat, shop, or just play it by ear. A faraway trip can be time consuming and costly, so be sure to check ahead of time to see which of your friends can go!