24 Bucket List Activities To Make The Last Days Of Summer Feel Extra Sweet

As another summer gets ready to come to a close, it's not *too* late to sneak in some items that are lingering on your bucket list.

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And if you need some inspo, we've got you covered! Here are all the must-do activities worth adding to your list before warm weather turns into sweater weather:

1.To start, go on a spontaneous road trip with your best friends.

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2.Buy a ticket to see a band you love in concert.

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3.Learn to make your own pasta.

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4.Enjoy the great outdoors and breathe in all the fresh air during a camping trip.

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5.Cure your wanderlust and explore a new country.

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6.Throw an end-of-summer BBQ to spend quality time with loved ones.

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7.Finish that book you've been putting off all summer long.

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8.Start your backyard garden so you have all the veggies you could ever want.

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9.Wake up early to catch the sunrise or stay out later to watch the sunset.

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10.Hit the waves and take a surf lesson.

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11.Pack a picnic for a day at the beach or park.

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12.Plan a surprise date for your S.O.

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13.Hit the lake for a weekend on the water.

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14.Book a room for a relaxing staycation.

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15.Have a bonfire with friends and family.

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16.See a movie (or two!) at the drive-in theater.

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17.Spend the day at your favorite amusement park.

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18.Be adventurous and go ziplining.

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19.Take a hot air balloon ride.

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20.Have a "bring your own snack board" night with your besties.

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21.Learn how to make your own cocktails or mocktails.

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22.Go to a baseball game to grub on all the ballpark food.

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23.Have a summerween party because you're already counting down the days to Halloween.

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24.And finally, start planning your bucket list for next summer!

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What was on your summer bucket list? Tell us in the comments!