To wrap up the idea of taking a "Staycation," this week's tip is to check out the local university (or your alma mater) for great entertainment ideas. Although most universities don't appear in most travel brochures, the truth is that many of them offer plenty of options for cheap, yet fun, entertainment. One of the reasons for this is because they cater to a clientele that is looking for a cheap source of entertainment. Luckily, you don't have to be a student at the university to visit most of the venues, and take advantage of the savings. Also, most of the money you do spend goes towards supporting the university and its students. To me, that sounds like a win-win situation.
Here is just a sample of some of the activities you might find at a campus near you: a wide range of athletic events (not just basketball and football), museums (art, science, archaeology, athletic, etc.), concerts (instrumental and choral), dance performances (from a wide range of genres), theater (drama and cinema), planetarium, stand-up comedy, community classes, bowling alley, arcade, treat yourself to something tasty at the bakery or creamery, take a tour, stroll through the arboretum or pond, and browse the university book store.
As you can see, if you haven't been back to your alma mater for a while, it is probably worth a visit. There are plenty of entertainment options available for adults, teens and younger children; and the best part is, many of them are free.
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