day trip
noun
: a journey in which a person goes to visit a place and then returns home on the same day
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Plan a day trip floating along the river or utilize the many campsites for a multi-day journey.
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Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
For a day trip, casually head to one of the world’s natural wonders, only 18 miles away, to Yellowstone National Park.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Dade City Amanda Conkel, who has lived in Florida her entire 38-year life, currently resides in Tampa and says the hour drive to Dade City makes for the perfect day trip, thanks to its walkability and small-town Florida feels.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Sign up for a short class that excites you, or map a weekend day trip with a friend who laughs easily.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
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Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
For a day trip, casually head to one of the world’s natural wonders, only 18 miles away, to Yellowstone National Park.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Dade City Amanda Conkel, who has lived in Florida her entire 38-year life, currently resides in Tampa and says the hour drive to Dade City makes for the perfect day trip, thanks to its walkability and small-town Florida feels.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Sign up for a short class that excites you, or map a weekend day trip with a friend who laughs easily.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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