10 Ways to Relax during National Relaxation Day

Many can relate with the phrase, “There aren’t enough hours in the day.” This can be in relation to work, running errands, projects around the house or even spending quality time with family and friends. Thank goodness National Relaxation Day is this Friday, August 15th! A day dedicated to kicking back, relaxing and not doing much else!

Below are some ideas to help you take advantage of the day and get some well-deserved relaxation.

1. Browse Jay & Mary’s Book Center for the perfect book. Spend the afternoon inside curled up with your new find or at one of our local parks, reading in the fresh air.

2. Grab a coffee and slowly sip the day away. Try Cafe 19 in West Milton, SIP in Tipp, Purebred in Troy or Winans in multiple locations before an afternoon of browsing local shops. You’ll have plenty of shops to peruse and choose from in our downtown areas.

3. Go on a nature hike at one of our beautiful county parks. See the waterfall at Charleston Falls or the new pedestrian suspension bridge that connects Stillwater Prairie and Maple Ridge Reserve.

4. Get your Art on! Paint your own pottery at Studio 14 Creative Arts Center, or make some wooden home decor pieces at Board & Brush in Troy!

5. Have a picnic at Treasure Island Park along the Great Miami River. Spread out a blanket to enjoy your meal among the grass or bring a hammock where you can lounge the afternoon away. If you fall asleep, no worries; you deserve it, especially today!

6. Visit a museum you haven’t been to before. Miami County is rich with history so you’ll find it around every corner. Try Brukner Nature Center, Museum of Troy History, Overfield Tavern Museum and WACO Air Museum in Troy and Johnston Farm in Piqua.

7. Indulge in your favorite treats. Ulbrich’s Hometown Bakery, Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, and Poppin’ Off in Troy, Susie’s Big Dipper in Piqua or any of the Winans locations throughout the county will hook you up!

8. Spend time on the river. Whether kayaking, canoeing or floating on tubes down the river, Adventures on the Great Miami or Barefoot Canoe in Tipp City & West Milton will ensure you’ll have a laid back trip.

9. Grab a drink with friends. Agave & Rye and Mojo’s in downtown Troy, Harrison’s in Tipp City or  Crooked Handle Brewing Co. in Piqua are home to delicious drinks that everyone will enjoy.

10. And finally, book a Spa Day. Indulge yourself with something luxurious to soothe your mind, body and soul. Try resting in a salt room at Respire Salt Spa or Rest & Renewal Wellness.  Enjoy several different facial services at Eclat Facial Studio located in Piqua, Troy, or Tipp City!

For more ideas on what to do, places to eat or things to experience, head on over to our website!