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Affordable fun
Finding ways to enjoy spring break
By: Brad Canze
Issue date: 2/27/08 Section: Lifeline
There's plenty of fun to be had during spring break without breaking the bank in Florida or Mexico.
"I would take the opportunity to do the things I can't normally do around here, if I wasn't doing anything (for spring break)," said Harper Woods sophomore Deanna Falzone.
Students who either do not want to go far away or are not able to can still find plenty of ways to enjoy their week off.
Midwest Adventures
Although the weather may not be as favorable as Cancun or Miami, there is plenty to see and do within the Midwest.
A road trip with friends can be a fun, inexpensive way to travel and enjoy the week.
Destinations such as Frankenmuth, Traverse City , Niagara Falls or Chicago all can make great day-trips, or longer excursions.
If money is an issue, plan the trip out so everybody is pitching in money for gas, pack food instead of buying it all, and search out hostels and smaller, cheaper motels.
Trains are an often overlooked travel possibility. According to the Amtrak Web site, a ticket from the Detroit to Chicago is $67 one-way, which is less money than it would take to fuel an automobile for the same trip.
Downhill journey
When asked about traveling, Hart freshman Bryant Greiner simply replied, "I'd rather go skiing or something like that."
Anybody sharing Greiner's sentiment has a handful of options in Michigan. A two-day adult pass to Nubs Nob Ski Area in Harbor Springs is $100. Lodging at the local Bay Inn in Petoskey starts at $49 a night.
However, as Jason Cresswell points out, road tripping and skiing can be complementary to each other.
"I did that (a skiing road trip) before. I went to Boyne, Crystal, Searchmont up in Canada, Bohemia in Houghton, and then visited friends at Michigan Tech," the Midland senior said. "I probably spent about $300, mostly because of gas and food. Usually ski resorts will offer student discounts."
Statewide entertainment
"I would take the opportunity to do the things I can't normally do around here, if I wasn't doing anything (for spring break)," said Harper Woods sophomore Deanna Falzone.
Students who either do not want to go far away or are not able to can still find plenty of ways to enjoy their week off.
Midwest Adventures
Although the weather may not be as favorable as Cancun or Miami, there is plenty to see and do within the Midwest.
A road trip with friends can be a fun, inexpensive way to travel and enjoy the week.
Destinations such as Frankenmuth, Traverse City , Niagara Falls or Chicago all can make great day-trips, or longer excursions.
If money is an issue, plan the trip out so everybody is pitching in money for gas, pack food instead of buying it all, and search out hostels and smaller, cheaper motels.
Trains are an often overlooked travel possibility. According to the Amtrak Web site, a ticket from the Detroit to Chicago is $67 one-way, which is less money than it would take to fuel an automobile for the same trip.
Downhill journey
When asked about traveling, Hart freshman Bryant Greiner simply replied, "I'd rather go skiing or something like that."
Anybody sharing Greiner's sentiment has a handful of options in Michigan. A two-day adult pass to Nubs Nob Ski Area in Harbor Springs is $100. Lodging at the local Bay Inn in Petoskey starts at $49 a night.
However, as Jason Cresswell points out, road tripping and skiing can be complementary to each other.
"I did that (a skiing road trip) before. I went to Boyne, Crystal, Searchmont up in Canada, Bohemia in Houghton, and then visited friends at Michigan Tech," the Midland senior said. "I probably spent about $300, mostly because of gas and food. Usually ski resorts will offer student discounts."
Statewide entertainment
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