Summertime has become synonymous with weekend getaways! TicketsatWork.com has rounded up eight ideas from coast to coast to help you relax, have fun and enjoy the sights and sounds of a quick trip. Whether it’s a special escape for couples or a family trip with the kids, don’t miss these special weekend getaways that are perfect for summer.
Little Havana Food Tour
Food lovers in Miami can savor the best Cuban cuisine in town. The guided narrated food tour crisscrosses through one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods, where you’ll visit family-owned restaurants, meet local artists and watch cigar rollers. Learn about traditional, rustic Cuban cuisine by tasting and walking your way through the must-visit street in the area: Calle Ocho. Save over 20%
Dierks Bentley Live in Concert – Kansas City, MO
A weekend getaway – country music style! The talented, singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley brings his popular Burning Man Tour to the Starlight Theatre on August 22. It’s going to be a fun, boogie-woogie time in KC! Save up to 30%
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Located outside Seattle, WA, here you’ll find kid-friendly indoor activities, a range of dining options, shopping, and more – all under one roof. The huge, indoor waterpark features a 4-story tree house water fort, 8 water slides for guests of all ages, 4 splash and play pools, and 1 giant tipping bucket. Exclusive Access – Great Wolf Water Park Day Pass
Crazy Dash Digital Adventure Game
Jazz up your San Diego, CA, getaway with Crazy Dash, a digital adventure walking tour that takes you around the city to do silly tasks and see the sights using just an app on your smartphone. These sites could range from monuments and historical markers to sculptures and other important landmarks of the city. Save 65%
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
In lovely Louisville, KY, enjoy a theme park/water park with thrills to suit every member of the family. There are 70+ rides and attractions, including a huge water park with two wave pools, two rivers, water slides and two water play areas designed for children, as well as five world-class roller coasters, lots of thrill rides, many classic family favorites like the Giant Wheel and a large selection of children’s rides. Save 45%
Dallas CityPASS
If your getaway takes you to Big D, get to know all the best attractions for one great price. Your CityPASS covers admission to four top attractions, including the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Reunion Tower GeO-Deck and the Dallas Zoo. Each ticket book contains helpful information, an attraction location map, directions, and money-saving coupons. Save up to 45%
Dolphin Discovery Encounter By Thomas More Travel
Who says you have to drive to your weekend getaway? Hop a flight to Cancun for some fun including a swim with dolphins. You’ll have the chance to kiss them and shake their fins during the Encounter program, which is suitable for all ages. Save up to 30%
Three Hour Chicago Segway Tour
Packing up for a fun weekend in Chi-Town? Hop aboard a Segway tour to see virtually all the best sites. The fun tour of the Windy City features a tour guide, bike and helmet. Highlights include Adler Planetarium, Grant Park, Lake Michigan Lakefront & Monroe Harbor, Soldier Field and Chicago’s World Class Skyline. Save on tickets!
International Spy Museum
During a visit to Washington D.C., dive into the fascinating world of spy games at the only public museum in the world to provide a global perspective on the vital role of intelligence. The Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts, and visitors are invited to step into the shoes of a spy and receive an undercover mission while they test their skills through state-of-the-art interactives and immersive RFID technology. Save up to 20%
By Jeff Hyatt