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I woke up one morning and mapped out my solo road trip to Canton, Ohio. Although I was going to Hershey, Pennsylvania, I stopped in Canton to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I packed a small suitcase, loaded a cooler, and stayed on the road for six hours.
I used 17,500 Marriott Bonvoy points to book at Residence Inn Marriott. However, I booked at Hyatt Place for 2,500 World of Hyatt points plus cash for the return trip. I used Canton as the midpoint to Hershey, Pennsylvania. In addition to booking rooms, I had to make reservations for Hersheypark Amusement Park and The Spa at The Hotel Hershey. Each place had a limit on the number of guests. Therefore, I purchased my ticket online for the theme park and reserved my day. Even though I had to call to make an appointment for my services at the spa, I would pay when I arrived. Of course, I had to leave a credit card on file. I did not make a reservation for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The front desk clerk was professional but not friendly. The room was clean, and I would only be there for one night. Even though Marriott usually offers hot and cold breakfast, I grabbed a yogurt, cereal, and milk. Again, I made this trip during the pandemic. However, I would not make another reservation at this hotel. On the way back, I checked into Hyatt Place Canton, dropped off my suitcase, and drove to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I learned a lot about the history of the game. Expect to spend at least 90 minutes reading, watching videos, and sitting in the special exhibits. Of course, I picked up a souvenir ornament in the gift shop. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a must-visit for any football fan.
After a stop at T.J.Maxx and Home Goods, I walked to a local brewery across from Hyatt Place. There is plenty of room for indoor and outdoor dining. I chose to dine indoors. My server handed me a card with QR codes to access the menus. Who knew this would become standard practice? I started my meal with a chocolate beer. My server recommended the cheesesteak and fresh-cut fries. It was more than enough food. After dinner, I headed back to Hyatt Place for the night. I checked out, grabbed my breakfast, and hit the road.
I made it home safely, and I enjoyed my solo road trip. It was relaxing, and I had enough reward points to cover the hotel costs. I also felt good about contributing to the domestic economy during the pandemic. Two days after returning home, I noticed a crack in my windshield. There were a lot of trucks on the highway. I hope this post will inspire you to grab your keys and take a solo road trip. Visit my website if you are inspired.
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