Dos & Don’ts of Airports
True or False:
It is okay to leave your bag unattended at the airport
False
Never leave your bag unattended. This is a security and safety risk!
What’s cheaper? Booking an Uber or taking the bus?
Taking the bus - many large cities have an app you can download to help you understand bus routes, times, and pay from your phone. Some cities offer a pass you can buy that allows you unlimited public transit while you are there.
This Ohio city is less than an hour drive from Springfield. It is known for its artistic and interactive experiences, such as museums, shows, and conventions. If you enjoy football you can visit one of the best stadiums in the state to see a beloved college team play. This city is known for its exciting restaurant experiences. AirBNBs for 4 people can be found in this city for as low as $75 per night (that’s $19 per person!)
Columbus
You’ll want to make sure this article of clothing is easy to remove and put back on when you go through airport security
Shoes
What’s the best way to avoid being pickpocketed?
Wear backpacks and purses on the front of your body instead of behind you. Keep valuables in your front pockets instead of your back pockets.
This Ohio city is only an hour and a half drive from Springfield. On a trip to this city, you can watch a famous baseball team, visit the city’s well known zoo or aquarium, go to a prestigious art museum, or take a boat ride down the city’s river. AirBNBs for 4 people can be found in this city for as low as $100 per night (that’s $25 per person!)
Cincinnati
True or False: You should arrive at the airport 5 hours before your flight departure time
False: You should arrive 2 hours before domestic flights, 3 hours before international flights
True or False: It’s a good idea to carry your passport around with you when you’re visiting another country.
False - you’re more likely to lose your passport if you carry it with you. It is safer in your hotel, ideally in a hotel safe.
This beautiful state park is only a 2 hour drive from Springfield. It is known for its gorgeous natural scenery, including waterfalls, gorges, cliffs, and rock shelters. Cabins are abundantly available for rent in this woodsy environment, and visitors love to enjoy the park’s hiking trails and cozy creative experiences in their rentals, such as artmaking, reading, movies, and puzzles. AirBNBs for 4 can be found in this state park for as low as $200 per night (that’s $50 per person!)
Hocking Hills
True or False: You can have liquid containers larger than 3.4 oz (100 ml) in a carry-on bag
False
You can have only liquid containers larger than 3.4oz (100 ml) in a checked bag
True or False: The best way to explore a city is by yourself.
False: It is always safer to be with a buddy when you are in an unfamiliar city
This city in Kentucky is just under 3 hours away from Springfield. It has over 120 attractions to enjoy, and it is one of few U.S. cities that has a professional full-time orchestra, opera, ballet, children’s theatre, dinner theatre, and Broadway series. The city is most well known as the home of a popular derby and home of a famous brand of baseball bats. AirBNBs for 4 people can be found in this city for as low as $65 per night (that’s less than $17 per person!)
Louisville
True or False: The best time to book a plane ticket to get the best price is 1 to 2 months before your trip
True
True or False: When visiting a place in a different time zone, you should take lots of naps on the first day to maximize your rest.
False: You should stay awake the first day, no matter how tired you are, so you can fall asleep at bedtime and avoid jet lag.
This mountain town in Tennessee is about a 6 hour drive from Springfield. Features of this town include sweeping views of a 520,000 acre national park, hiking, ziplining, whitewater rafting, golf, fishing, and horseback riding. There are also tons of family friendly restaurants, shops, and museums. AirBNBs for 4 people in this town can be found for as low as $100 per night (that’s $25 per person!)
Gatlinburg