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Taking
a break... without breaking the bank
How
to get away at the last minute... cheap
By
David Reese
Staff Reporter
TCU
students are no different than other college students when it comes
down to money or the lack of it. Many students, when looking down
the barrel of a lonely spring break, locked in their residence halls
or apartments, can just jump in their car and drive somewhere without
spending a fortune. Sure, most students travel to exotic or exciting
cities like Cancun, Acapulco, Las Vegas or South Padre Island, but
those with little cash in their wallets could find some interesting
sites around the state as well as the city of Fort Worth.
In
the end, if you are truly broke or just a complete cheap skate,
just stay in your own dorm room or apartment and travel around the
Dallas-Fort Worth area for just the cost of gas and personal expenses.
Fort Worth has an incredible zoo as well as the Amon Carter Museum,
Bass Hall and the Stockyards.
San
Antonio
The River Walk or Paseo del Rio
Cobblestone walkways allow the visitors to walk to all of the unique
restaurants, nightclubs and shops at river level. All types of trees,
plants and flowers border the river. River cruises are available
around the three mile River Walk.
The
Alamo
The Alamo, arguably the most famous site in Texas, gained notoriety
when 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1863 after 13 days of siege
by the Mexican General Santa Anna’s army. The Alamo was first
established in 1718 as the city’s first mission. The museum’s
hours are from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; admission
is free.
Sunset
Station
Sunset Station, originally built in 1902 as a train station, is
now the home of many culturally diverse restaurants, entertainment
and night-life. There is traditional Mexican cuisine as well as
country and Latin music venues.
Attractions
Seaworld — $36.99 for adults
Six
Flags Fiesta Texas — $35.99 for adults
Accommodations
Microtel Inn & Suites — $59 per night
Ramada Limited (Northwest/Six Flags) — $69.99 per nightInformation
compiled from the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau Web
Site at www.sanantoniocvb.com
Houston
Space Center Houston
The Space Center Houston is a training ground for future astronauts.
As a visitor you will be able to see these future space travelers
in action as well as a real spacecraft and simulated space walks.
Admission is $15.95 per person.
The
Galleria
Arguably one of the biggest and best malls in Texas, this shopping
establishment includes an ice rink as well as shops such as Fendi,
Gucci, Armani Exchange and Versace.
Houston
Rockets
While in Houston, do not forget to get a glimpse at the Compaq Center
where you can see the Houston Rockets in action. During spring break,
the Rockets will play the Utah Jazz as well as the Seattle Supersonics.
Ticket prices range between $10 to $700.
Attractions
Six Flags Astroworld/WaterWorld — $37.99 per person
Accommodations
Holiday Inn — $63.96 per night
La Quinta Inn & Suites Galleria — $69.95 per nightInformation
compiled from the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
at www.houston-guide.com
Austin
Texas State Capitol
The Capitol of Texas is located in Austin. Historical sites, special
exhibitions and guided tours are all available on your visit to
the state capitol. Tours are every 15 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to
4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Lyndon B.
Johnson Presidential Library and Museum
The most visited presidential library of the nine, it includes a
library of 45 million historical documents as well as public exhibits
of the Johnson Presidential administration.
Live Music
in Austin
Austin, known as the Live Music Capitol of the World, has over 120
music venues as well as 1,000 musicians living within the city.
Every genre is accounted for including jazz, country, folk and many
more within the main two districts: 6th Street and the Warehouse
District. Music fans can walk from bar to bar listening to music
on the street.
Attractions
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum — $5 for exhibit
areas
Austin Museum of Art — $2 for students
Accommodations
Econo Lodge — $70.20 per night
Quality Inn
(Central) — $43.20
Information
compiled from the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.austin360.com
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