{"id":7280,"date":"2018-08-26T15:46:17","date_gmt":"2018-08-26T19:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=7280"},"modified":"2023-02-10T15:03:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T20:03:19","slug":"last-minute-labor-day-weekend-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/last-minute-labor-day-weekend-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Last-Minute Labor Day Weekend “Getaways”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Labor Day weekend is the last hurrah of the summer season before we settle into fall. It seems that on September first — regardless of the weather — everyone is wearing boots and scarves and sipping fall-spiced coffee. <\/span><\/p>\n

Every long weekend has a popularized way to spend those three days. Since Labor Day weekend is about savoring the last lazy days of summer, many people opt for a beachside getaway. If a 4-day weekend isn\u2019t in your forecast, don\u2019t feel bad! You can still \u201cget away\u201d without a getaway. Check out our <\/span>tips for a restorative summer staycation<\/span><\/a>, plan to stay local, and get inspired by these ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sometimes the best plan is no plan. Aloha Pima Cotton Set from The Cat’s Pajamas<\/p><\/div>\n

Relaxing Labor Day Weekend Activities<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Local Beach<\/span><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t need to travel far and wide to enjoy a beach vacation. If you\u2019re near the coast, travel to one of your local beaches for a getaway that\u2019s close to home. Think outside the box: lakes and rivers have beaches too! Opt for lesser known destinations if you can. Fewer crowds means more relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Cultural Weekend<\/span><\/h3>\n

Instead of going to a new exotic locale, why not be a tourist in your own backyard? We often overlook sites and attractions that are closest to us. Discover museums, historic sites, and art galleries that are near to you and see your hometown from the eyes of a visitor. <\/span><\/p>\n

3. Picnic<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a bit old fashioned, but classics never go out of style. Pack a picnic and plan to spend a lazy afternoon in a local park. Lounging under a shady tree, reading, or enjoying your family\u2019s company outdoors is a wonderful way to wrap up the summer season. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Hiking<\/span><\/h3>\n

Maybe you can\u2019t make a mountain getaway work for you, but how about a nice long hike? Search for nearby trails and make a day of it. What better way to end your summer than in a peaceful natural environment, soaking up some great views.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Explore a New City<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you can swing a day trip, consider visiting your nearest major city. Even if you live in a metropolitan area, consider taking a drive or a train to a new city for the day. This will give you the thrill of getting away and being a tourist, without the hefty price tag of an urban hotel or Airbnb. Have an adventure!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Munki

I’ll send you a postcard… from the couch. Postcards from Abroad Pajama Set by Munki Munki<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Spa Day<\/span><\/h3>\n

Not all of us know the feeling of \u201ccarefree summer days.\u201d If you\u2019re aching for a much-needed vacation, but it isn\u2019t in the cards — how about splurging on a spa day? Many spas have affordable half day packages or discounts if you purchase three or more services. Explore your options and plan to take some time to relax.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. On the Water<\/span><\/h3>\n

Maybe you\u2019re unable to rent a boat, but how about a kayak or canoe at a nearby lake or river? Not only is kayaking great exercise, it\u2019s a peaceful, meditative activity. Just you on the water surrounded by leafy green foliage. Take it all in at a slower pace.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Seafood Feast<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many associate summer with the ocean, beaches, and an abundance of fresh seafood. Why not getaway to a local restaurant and enjoy some seafood? Maybe the restaurant is on a beach, on a lake, or inland. But with the right ambiance, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re a million miles away from home. If you like to cook, skip the restaurant and try out some beach-inspired recipes at home!<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Bike Ride<\/span><\/h3>\n

Summers of childhood were usually filled with long bike rides: down the street, to friend\u2019s houses, on back roads. If you don\u2019t own a bike, consider renting or borrowing one for the weekend. Spend a day trying to recapture those simple childhood thrills.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Let\u2019s not and say we did?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Are you \u2018that friend\u2019 or \u2018the family\u2019 who is known, perhaps a little too well, for being the life of the party or the host with the most? Why not sit this one out? Spend a weekend at home, lounging in your pajamas, eating takeout, and putting your feet up before the busy holiday season kicks in. This is the last long weekend of the summer, but not the last one of the year!<\/span><\/p>\n

For more ideas for rest and relaxation this fall season, check out The Pajama Company at our blog, <\/span><\/i>thepajamacompany.com\/blog<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"Munki<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If a 4-day weekend isn\u2019t in your forecast, don\u2019t feel bad! You can still \u201cget away\u201d without a getaway. Check out our tips for a restorative summer staycation, plan to stay local, and get inspired by these ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7289,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[13,438,151,682,884,883,10,620,673,530,585,846,828,885,886],"class_list":["post-7280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-family","tag-family-fun","tag-fashion","tag-fun-in-pajamas","tag-getaways","tag-labor-day","tag-pajamas","tag-parenting","tag-rest-and-relaxation","tag-staycation","tag-summer","tag-summer-activities","tag-travel","tag-travel-ideas","tag-travel-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7280"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9484,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7280\/revisions\/9484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7289"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}