Spring is in full bloom and pretty soon summer will be here and you know what that means – ROAD TRIPS! And whether your travels are taking you far from home or you’re traveling close to home, every road trip needs a list of games to keep everyone entertained and of course, their mind sharp as a tack! This week we are bringing you a list of our favorite road trip games that will help pass the time while keeping everyone from asking, “are we there, yet?” So, take a look at our guide below, and be sure to pack up all the essentials that you’ll need along the way! And if a new Nissan is something you’re ready to upgrade to, stop in to see our team! We are dedicated to finding you and your family the perfect sedan or SUV that fits your needs! We hope to see you soon! 

• Combat boredom by making your own “travel binder.” Fill it with coloring pages, word searches, bingo games, etc, that way the kids will be entertained with a handful of different activities. 

• Another way to fight boredom is technology, whether it be a learning toy, an iPad to watch movies or play games, an iPod to listen to music, or even an audible book!

• Bring lots of snacks! Kids get hungry when they get bored which can easily turn into them becoming hangry/cranky. That’s the last thing you want to deal with on a long trip, so pack a good mix of healthy snacks and a couple of their favorite treats for when they get really antsy! 

• Another fun activity is having a countdown. Kids love countdowns of any kind, so turn it into a game! Give them a time limit and an activity, remind them of how much time they have left, and watched them focus on finishing in time! This is perfect because it keeps them entertained, it lets them know how much longer till we are there, and it keeps your drive easy!

• For when all else fails to prepare a “Are we there yet bag? When you’re coming up on a near breakdown pull out the bag and tell them if they behave they get to pick a prize out of it! This will easily buy you another half hour and keep your children excited and entertained with what they might get next