Things to Do When Bored

So you're bored, huh? It happens to us all at one time or another. While having too much to do is a more common problem, even the busiest people have some occasional downtime or a slight lull in their routines. If you're bored and are looking for something to do, the good news is you may not have to look very far. There may be some great things to do right in your own neighborhood!

There's Nothing To Do In My Town!

Think your town should be named Dullsville? Think again. Even the smallest towns have something to offer. Read on for some local things that you can do next time you have a free day:

1. Have a picnic at the park. When was the last time you went to the park and used the swings? Pack some fruit, sandwiches and a drink and eat lunch on a blanket. Afterwards, fly a kite.
2. Go to the library and read magazines for free. Most public libraries have a good variety of newspapers and magazines on display. Bask in the library's quiet surroundings and enjoy reading some magazines that you normally don't subscribe to.
3. Try a new local restaurant. Convinced there's nothing but pizza parlors in your town? Check your phonebook or the Internet to see what new restaurants have opened up in your area. Have lunch at a restaurant that you've never been to and treat yourself to an appetizer and a dessert!
4. Go to a school play or concert. Even if you don't have kids that go to the local elementary or high school, it doesn't mean you can't attend the school performances. Keep your eye out for advertisements for school plays and choral concerts. It's especially fun to go to shows at your former school. Just walking into the building will bring back lots of memories!
5. Check out your local YMCA or other type of gym, even if you're not a member. Stop by the membership desk and ask if they offer a free one-day trial. Go swimming and utilize the exercise facilities. You may just find that you want to join once you're done.
6. Visit a new grocery store. If you usually go to the same store to buy your groceries each week, try shopping at different store. You will find unique foods and brands that your store doesn't offer.
7. Go to the movies-- by yourself! Go to your local theater, treat yourself to a bucket of popcorn, and take in one of those flicks that you've been meaning to see. Afterwards, log on to on an online movie site or message board and write a review.
8. Try your hand at golf. Go to the local driving range and practice with a few buckets of golf balls. Or, call a friend and go to a nearby 9-hole golf course to really try playing the game. If regular golf isn't your thing, or if you have kids with you, try a round of miniature golf instead.
9. Stop by a local petting zoo or farm. Visit with the cows, pigs and goats. If you have young children with you, teach them the sounds that the animals make.