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whimsical adventures to add to your summer bucket list | outdoor activities and experiences

There are many different types of adventures you can go on this summer, and I have compiled a list for you! Whether you're someone who likes to spend time outside, go shopping, find nostalgia, or looking for an experience, there's something for everyone. I hope you can find some inspo in the list below, to add to your own summer bucket list. I also created a video guide where I dive deeper into my summer bucket list.

Outside Adventures:

  1. Birdwatching - from your own patio, a hike or at a scenic location
  2. Spend time in “old Florida” - amongst the trees, canoeing or camping
  3. Walk a riverwalk - through a marina or a coastal environment
  4. Visit a coastal park or preserve - enjoy the scenery, pack a picnic
  5. Go to the pier - for the vibes
  6. Fly a kite - take advantage of the windy days with a childhood fav
  7. Read in a park under the clouds - sunshine, clouds and books, what more could you ask for? 
  8. Find walking paths - get your steps in, in a fun way
  9. Play pickle ball - as the sun sets
  10. Go bike riding - around the neighborhood, state park or nature path
  11. Pick flowers - find some locally or go to a u-pick field
  12. Walk around palm beach - worth avenue or along the beach
  13. Collect seashells - for collection or diy projects
  14. Go hiking - trails and state parks
  15. Lay in a field to watch the clouds - just exist

Stores:

  1. Visit a citrus shop - for local produce and orange ice cream
  2. Go to the outlets or outdoor shopping mall - get something off my wishlist and a fun treat
  3. Find a local store with postcards - for my junk journal 
  4. Go thrift shopping - for home decor or summer closet

Experiences:

  1. Go to a waterpark - for the lazy river
  2. Visit murals in nearby cities
  3. Eat at a waterside restaurant 
  4. Walk through a craft fair - discover new artists
  5. Visit a botanical garden
  6. Visit the lighthouse
  7. Go mini golfing
  8. Visit an aquarium
  9. Visit an art gallery or museum
  10. Eat at a Parisian cafe - for the romance and vibes
  11. Go to the zoo
  12. Go to the movies - toy story is at the top of my list
  13. Find a Photo Booth
  14. Visit a craft or stationary store - for junk journaling supplies
  15. Go to the arcade
  16. Go to the bowling alley
  17. Go to a baseball game - for the vibes
  18. Play cards at a picnic
  19. Go to a plant shop - for a photoshoot and for gardening supplies
  20. Watch the sunrise and sunset at scenic locations - beach, state park
  21. Day trips to other Florida cities - miami, delray, boca
  22. Bible study at the beach
  23. Go to local concerts / music scenes
  24. Pool day
  25. Go to the farmers market - buy local honey, produce and gluten free baked goods
  26. Go to a local fair
  27. Have a fancy picnic with nice glassware
  28. Go camping even if just for the day
  29. Go on golden hour drives
  30. Go to the library
  31. Visit a local community little library
  32. Visit a community garden
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