Summer is here and most of us that are away are looking forward to being back in our old stomping grounds. Going to school in another state has it disadvantages, which mostly consist of not being able to go to your favorite hotspots. I know when we get back into our own towns, we will start going back to those spots and start enjoying our summer. The question is what to do first? For me, as long as it gets crossed off my bucket list of things I want to accomplish before next semester, I will be happy.

Here are 15 things that I want to cross off my bucket list:

1. Head down the shore.

Even if I go one time during the summer, I want to be able to head down the shore and get some sun.

2. Eat at White Manna.

White Manna is this small little place in Jersey that supposedly sells really awesome burgers. I never eaten there, but my friend keeps insisting. I do want to try it at least once.

3. Go rock climbing.

All of my friends have been going rock climbing, and I never got a shot at it. I sucked at it when I was younger, but I don't mind learning something new.

4. Go to a midnight premiere.

I absolutely love watching movies. I always have to go to at least one midnight premiere before the summer is over. Late night movies are the best considering that there is barely anyone in theater.

5. Six Flags.

Going to an amusement park is definitely on my bucket list. In Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure is one of the biggest amusement parks. There is no other place to be in the summer when you want some fun with friends.

6. Clinton Road.

Clinton Road is a haunted road in Jersey. It is said that satanic rituals have taken place there, ghosts travel along the road, and overall it is very creepy. My friend and I want to take trip there and see if we could find anything.

7. Food Truck Festivals.

Everyone keeps talking about them and I'm interested in going to one. This summer, I plan to find a festival and grab some friends to go and eat some food.

8. IHOP.

IHOP is one of my favorite restaurants. I have to go there before the summer ends because there isn't one nearby the campus that I am on.

9. State Fair.

I am happy that the state fair comes to town when I am actually home. My friends and I would pick a date and spend time there until it was time for closing.

10. Drive-In Theater.

I don't know if there any drive-in theaters near where I live, but I definitely want to go hunting for one just to see what all the fuss is about.

11. Thrift Shopping.

Some people that I know said that they have found some pretty cool stuff. I know some spots near me, and I am curious to see what I can find.

12. Pull an all-nighter with my best friend.

After not seeing one another for nine months, there is a lot to catch up on. There is only one way to accomplish all that. A sleepover with no actual sleep happening.

13. Go hiking.

Hiking is one way to get in touch with nature. It is always fun to get some sun and adventure with friends. Whether it is in the forest or on a mountain, it is always fun.

14. Game night with friends.

Game night is always a way to determine who a person truly is. Are they a cheater? A stickler for rules? Do they go with the flow? Competitive? It can turn out to be quite interesting.

15. Go to a festival.

Festivals are always fun and an interesting experience. Hopefully, there would be festivals near me that I can attend. It can be music, art, culture, etc.