The Last Days of Summer: Still Time to Get Out for Labor Day Weekend
September 3, 2006 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Car Trips, Events, Food & Beverage, Museums, Outdoor Activities, Things to See & Do
We’re only half way through the Labor Day weekend, so there is still time to get out of the house and enjoy it.
The clock is running down on time for a couple of events, so if you’re trying to decide what to do, move these to the top of the list:
The National Museum of American History in Washington DC closes for a major renovation project on September 5th, which leaves you only two days to check out its exhibits. Get some ideas on why you should go here. If you absolutely can’t make it to the museum before it closes, a small collection of items, Treasures of American History, will be on display at the National Air and Space Museum starting November 17th.
Seattle’s Music and Art Festival, Bumbershoot, runs through Monday on the Seattle Center grounds. Still lots of good music scheduled.
The Red Sox start a seven day home stand, so you’ve got plenty of opportunity to stop off at El Tiante for a cuban sandwich and a beer.
Jump in the car and head off on a scenic drive. Try the mainline, or a road less traveled, and if it’s nice weather out, considering renting a convertible.
Trying to decide what to do with kids? Many of them will be heading back to school after the holiday, so give them a real treat by letting them pick something to do. Here are some ideas, that have an element of education, too.
Have brunch and an Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco, check out King Tut in Chicago, or head to the beach where ever you are.
Get up. Get out. And enjoy the last weekend of summer!
Photo credit: flickr
