Staycation Ideas for 2022

(2/8) Are you wondering where you can escape now that you have the option? Maryland is lucky in that it is surrounded by a lot of great staycation options without the need for much fuss, like a long flight. Cross a couple of state lines, and the occasional country border, and you've found a whole new world to explore.

Take a look at our picks for the best staycation ideas for 2022.

New York City

New York, New York, so good they named it twice. It's an obvious option, but a simple 4 hour drive away that is absolutely teeming with landmarks and culture to admire.

There are so many icons of New York you can't list them all. Head to the city and you can salute, and even enter, Lady Liberty, have your own romantic moment at the top of the Empire State Building, or take a wander around the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art.

And what is there not to do on the ground around New York? If you're the type to simply want to wander and soak up the culture, your cup runneth over. Tell a yellow taxi you're walkin' here! Get the most delicious sandwich from a place that doesn't look like it's ever passed a health inspection. And take in the nightlife of the City That Never Sleeps.

Indiana

Indiana is the motherland for sports fans. The obvious option is the Indy 500, which will kick off on May 29th this year and features all the thrill and speed you can expect from such a high-octane race but there is far more if driving isn't your thing.

Or cheer on the Indianapolis Colts in their latest input to the NFL in September. If you're catching a game, take a look at these sports betting in Indiana options for all your favorite sports, from football to golf, and even darts and rugby.

If sport isn't your thing, there is still loads to do in Indiana. It is the perfect place for nature lovers, who will love wandering around the state's many bodies of water, like Lake Michigan and Monroe Lake.

Travel into the city of Indianapolis and you can take in the culture and history of Indiana at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site or indulge your creative side at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Toronto, Canada

Okay, technically, Toronto isn't a staycation, but when you're only an 8-hour drive from the Canadian capital, and even closer to the wonder of the world that is Niagara Falls, it's silly not to consider it.

Niagara is a great family day out. You can take a boat ride around the falls, to really get up close and personal with the rushing water, or venture around behind them for an enthralling experience. And then there is the town of Niagara across the road from the falls. It's like a town-sized carnival, with upside down houses, King Kong swinging from a restaurant roof, and funhouses lining every street. Try crazy golfing, the waterpark, seeing the wax museum, or riding the Niagara SkyWheel for unmatched views above the falls.