Day Trip
An outing to somewhere new and back in a single day, with no overnight stay.
A day trip is a short excursion to a destination and back within the same day. It scratches the travel itch without the cost, packing, or planning of an overnight trip.
The sweet spot is somewhere about an hour away: far enough to feel like a change of scene, close enough that the drive isn't the whole day. A town you've never visited, a trail, a beach, or a city neighborhood across town all qualify. Day trips are one of the highest-value, lowest-effort items on most summer lists.