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Atlanta, Ga. named one of best cities for staycations

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In this Monday, March 28, 2016 photo, Diego, a rescued California sea lion, gets a kiss from assistant trainer Abigail Kucher, during a rehearsal for a new exhibit opening at the Georgia Aquarium. The aquarium is in the midst of celebrating its tenth anniversary, and as part of the festivities, patrons will be introduced to the newest faces in Atlanta, a group of rescued California sea lions.
In this Monday, March 28, 2016 photo, Diego, a rescued California sea lion, gets a kiss from assistant trainer Abigail Kucher, during a rehearsal for a new exhibit opening at the Georgia Aquarium. The aquarium is in the midst of celebrating its tenth anniversary, and as part of the festivities, patrons will be introduced to the newest faces in Atlanta, a group of rescued California sea lions. David Goldman AP Photo

Those looking to save money and stay close to home this summer need look no further than some of Georgia’s largest cities.

Atlanta was named the sixth best city in the country for a staycation, according to WalletHub, a personal finance website. The rankings compared the 150 largest cities in the U.S. based on recreation, food and entertainment, and rest and relaxation. Atlanta specifically scored high on having the most swimming pools per capita (No. 5).

Columbus ranked No. 41 on the list, with high marks for the most tennis courts per capita (No. 1), while scoring low for having the fewest coffee and tea shops per capita (No. 147).

Augusta rounded out the Georgia cities on the list, with its lowest scores coming in recreation and food and entertainment.

Taking a staycation can save vacation time and money. So what can you do on a staycation to Atlanta? The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau has a list of 50 fun things to see and do on your daytrip or long weekend, including:

▪  Walk, bike or run on the Atlanta Beltline

▪  Visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden

▪  Catch Atlanta Movie Tours

▪  Ride the Atlanta Streetcar

▪  Visit the Georgia Aquarium

▪  See the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

▪  Peruse the Sweet Auburn Curb Market

▪  See the animals at the Atlanta Zoo

This story was originally published May 31, 2016 at 10:51 AM with the headline "Atlanta, Ga. named one of best cities for staycations."

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