Staycation Tips @ HCPL

The latest edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary contains nearly 100 new words [2]. One of those newly minted entries is staycation and you may want to take one before the summer ends.

A staycation happens when you become a tourist within or around your local area. You have all the comforts of home with none of the stress. It's a fun and easy way to learn more about your hometown, while also enjoying some relaxation time.   

• 147 Fun Things to Do in Houston [3] by Karen Foulk.
• A Marmac Guide to Houston and Galveston [4] edited by Syd Kearney.
• Shifra Stein's Day Trips from Houston: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler [5] by Carol Barrington.
• 60 Hikes within 60 miles: Houston, including Huntsville, Beaumont, and Galveston [6] by Laurie Roddy.
• Houston Dining on the Cheap: A Guide to the 300 best inexpensive restaurants in Houston [7] by Mike Riccetti.

What are some of your favorite Houston hotspots?