February break is here and while many people are traveling by car or by plane, some families may be suffering from cabin fever at home. AAA Western and Central New York has ideas and discounts for families to escape right here in the local region. After all, the next best thing to a vacation is a staycation!

Here are three beloved places for families to visit this week that offer discounts for AAA members:
•    Buffalo Museum of Science (Buffalo area)
•    The Strong (National Museum of Play) (Rochester area)
•    Sciencenter Ithaca (Central New York area)

New York State Parks also offer beautiful views every time of year. Some of the most popular parks according to AAA map requests are Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park and Niagara Falls State Park.

Shopping and Presidents Day weekend go hand in hand, and AAA has several offers for retail therapy. AAA offers a Shopping Cash Back Program where AAA members can earn cash back when shopping at their favorite local retailers. For Presidents’ weekend, five vendors are increasing the amount of cash back that AAA members receive when they shop through February 21:
1. Sally Beauty Supply - current rate 1% to boosted rate 2.10%
2. Carter’s OshKosh B’Gosh - current rate 1% to boosted rate 2.10%
3. Shoes.com – current rate 3% to boosted rate 5.60%
4. Wine.com – current rate 3% to boosted rate 5.60%
5. Finishline - current rate 1% to boosted rate 1.40%

To use the Cash Back Program, simply link your eligible credit or debit card, clip offers to earn cash back, shop at participating retailers using your eligible payment card, and earn cash back to your AAA membership dues or to your bank account. Learn more at www.AAA.com/Discounts.

AAA members also receive discounts at gas stations such as Fastrac, Maple Leaf Market and Shell locations across the country. Learn more here. AAA members can save on gas by joining the Fuel Rewards at Shell program. Join now at AAA.com/Shell.