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Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide

  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    By Amy Elisa KeithAlthough gas prices are soaring and budgets tightening, family fun doesn't have to fall by the economic wayside. Sometimes the best vacations are the ones where you make it a point to see your own town with new eyes, says celebrity TV host Rachael Ray. Here's her top ten list of activities you can enjoy—without ever leaving your zip code.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    1. See Public Art Some of the coolest art a city has to offer can be found on its sidewalks, say Ray. Finding your neighborhood gems is as easy as checking your iPhone. Search for sculptures, graffiti, stenciling and installations in your city at StreetArtLocator.com.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    2. Enjoy Hotel Perks Just because you're not renting a room doesn't mean you can't enjoy the hotel's amenities, says Ray. Try out the latest hotel restaurant in your city to get the feeling of out-of-town travel. Plus, many hotels offer day passes to the pool or to the spa for non-overnight guests.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    3. Cruise the HighwaysWhether you hop on a scenic route through vineyards or along the coast, Ray suggests a quick, local drive for a relaxing afternoon. But view the open road before you cruise it, she warns. AARoads.com has bird's-eye views of local highways so you can glimpse what's beyond the entrance ramp.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    4. Get Recommendations From FriendsGather eclectic recommendations from friends and colleagues about new areas of town to visit. Ray says, Your assistant might frequent a cool music venue; a single girlfriend might know the best lounges; your gym buddy might point you to a picturesque hiking trail.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    5. Take Advantage of Free EventsCheck local newspapers and city websites for events that are free in your area. From concerts in the park to botanical tours, the best your city has to offer may not cost you a dime. An untapped resource? The local library usually hosts free readings, especially for kids, says Ray.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    6. Go InternationalDedicate a night to a country you'd like to visit, says Ray. Ask your hubby to pick an exotic destination, like Argentina. Tango at a dance studio, dine at an Argentinean steakhouse, and end the evening at home, sipping wine from Mendoza.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    7. Look OutHead to the highest point in town in time for sunset, and remember your camera, suggests Ray. Make it an all-day activity by starting with a hike followed by a picnic. Along the way, keep things interesting by pointing out interesting insects, plants and forest animals.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    8. Change of SceneryJust because airfare is steep doesn't mean that you and your significant other can't enjoy a one-night getaway. Check into an adorable, affordable B&B or local hotel with a pool, says Ray. Ditch cooking, dishwashing and bed-making for 24 hours.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    9. Create a Meal With the FamilyMany times we skip the recipes that require long and slow cooking times or overnight marinades, says Ray. Now that you have some time, create a delicious marinade from scratch and dump it and your favorite cut of steak into a Ziploc bag and allow those flavors to combine. Voilà! Gourmet dinner.
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  • Rachael Ray's Spring Break Guide
    10. Take a Cooking ClassResearch cooking schools and set up a private class for your family to learn some of the basics together, suggests the TV chef. As a fun DIY activity, each child can personalize their own apron with puffy paint and fabric markers and then bring it to the class. The key to a successful spring break staycation? Get suggestions from the whole group so at least everyone gets to do something that felt like it was their idea, says Ray.Get more tips and recipes from Rachael Ray here!
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  • Rachael's Staycation

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    By Amy Elisa Keith

    Although gas prices are soaring and budgets tightening, family fun doesn't have to fall by the economic wayside. "Sometimes the best vacations are the ones where you make it a point to see your own town with new eyes," says celebrity TV host Rachael Ray. Here's her top ten list of activities you can enjoy—without ever leaving your zip code.

  • Street Cred

    2 of 11

    1. See Public Art

    "Some of the coolest art a city has to offer can be found on its sidewalks," say Ray. Finding your neighborhood gems is as easy as checking your iPhone. "Search for sculptures, graffiti, stenciling and installations in your city at StreetArtLocator.com."

  • Five-Star Treatment

    3 of 11

    2. Enjoy Hotel Perks

    "Just because you're not renting a room doesn't mean you can't enjoy the hotel's amenities," says Ray. Try out the latest hotel restaurant in your city to get the feeling of out-of-town travel. Plus, many hotels offer day passes to the pool or to the spa for non-overnight guests.

  • Just Cruise

    4 of 11

    3. Cruise the Highways

    Whether you hop on a scenic route through vineyards or along the coast, Ray suggests a quick, local drive for a relaxing afternoon. "But view the open road before you cruise it," she warns. "AARoads.com has bird's-eye views of local highways so you can glimpse what's beyond the entrance ramp."

  • He Said, She Said

    5 of 11

    4. Get Recommendations From Friends

    Gather eclectic recommendations from friends and colleagues about new areas of town to visit. Ray says, "Your assistant might frequent a cool music venue; a single girlfriend might know the best lounges; your gym buddy might point you to a picturesque hiking trail."

  • Free Ride

    6 of 11

    5. Take Advantage of Free Events

    Check local newspapers and city websites for events that are free in your area. From concerts in the park to botanical tours, the best your city has to offer may not cost you a dime. An untapped resource? "The local library usually hosts free readings, especially for kids," says Ray.

  • Play Make-Believe

    7 of 11

    6. Go International

    "Dedicate a night to a country you'd like to visit," says Ray. Ask your hubby to pick an exotic destination, like Argentina. "Tango at a dance studio, dine at an Argentinean steakhouse, and end the evening at home, sipping wine from Mendoza."

  • Top of the Rock

    8 of 11

    7. Look Out

    "Head to the highest point in town in time for sunset, and remember your camera," suggests Ray. Make it an all-day activity by starting with a hike followed by a picnic. Along the way, keep things interesting by pointing out interesting insects, plants and forest animals.

  • Check Out

    9 of 11

    8. Change of Scenery

    Just because airfare is steep doesn't mean that you and your significant other can't enjoy a one-night getaway. "Check into an adorable, affordable B&B or local hotel with a pool," says Ray. "Ditch cooking, dishwashing and bed-making for 24 hours."

  • Dinner for Four

    10 of 11

    9. Create a Meal With the Family

    "Many times we skip the recipes that require long and slow cooking times or overnight marinades," says Ray. "Now that you have some time, create a delicious marinade from scratch and dump it and your favorite cut of steak into a Ziploc bag and allow those flavors to combine." Voilà! Gourmet dinner.

  • Top Chef

    11 of 11

    10. Take a Cooking Class

    "Research cooking schools and set up a private class for your family to learn some of the basics together," suggests the TV chef. As a fun DIY activity, each child can personalize their own apron with puffy paint and fabric markers and then bring it to the class. The key to a successful spring break staycation? "Get suggestions from the whole group so at least everyone gets to do something that felt like it was their idea," says Ray.

    Get more tips and recipes from Rachael Ray here!

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