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Gas Tank Getaways: Have Fun Without Spending Much or Going Far

Come with Patch and explore 22 ways to get out and enjoy the summer without breaking the bank.

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Has $4 gas got you down? Perhaps you're canceling that road trip or just need a change of pace for a family weekend bike ride.

If you're looking for more options close to home, keep coming back to Patch. Starting June 20 we're featuring 22 places where you can beat summer boredom on a tank of gas or less.

What makes a Gas Tank Getaway? 

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  • It's close, roughly 100 miles or less away from where you live. 

  • It's cheap, with minimal spending required once you get to your destination.

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  • It's fun, and offers something a bit out of the ordinary, whether that's the chance to get close to nature, learn something new or find something special.

    • Here's a quick guide to our three weeks of Gas Tank Getaways. 

    Atwater Park, Shorewood
    Bender Park, Oak Creek
    Big Bay Park, Whitefish Bay
    Dane County Farmers Market, Madison
    Evanston, IL
    Historic Downtown Waukesha 
    Historic Greendale
    Horicon Marsh, near Wausau
    Kohler-Andrae State Park, near Sheboygan
    Konkel Park, Greenfield
    Lake Geneva
    Menomonee Park, Menomonee Falls
    The natural side of Muskego
    Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
    Richard Bong State Recreational Area, western Kenosha County
    River Bend Nature Center, Caledonia
    Sanders Park, Mount Pleasant
    Tosa Pool, Wauwatosa
    Upper Lake Park, Port Washington-Saukville
    Weyer Park, Sussex
    Wirth Park and Aquatic Center, Brookfield

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