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Show THE THUNDERBIRD 'There's nothing to do around here.' 'Oh, yeah?' Oro I PACE 25 fb To MTiicUY i ElX PW6f (TWE BiG CiTT To Gap TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1986 pmc,ww From the mountains to the desert, southern Utah offers a bevy of fun BY JULIE SACOS Thus begins a new year at SUSC. Hope you're ready because here we go, like it or not. Now I've been attending SUSC for going on five years, and I've noticed that the most asked question on campus isn't who lives in the president's house, or what are the snackbar's hours, but, what is there to do around here? Well, Ill forgive the newcomers, but when hear the oldtimers griping about nothing to do, have to ask myself, where has this person been? Sitting at home perfecting couch potato skills? There's all kinds of things to do in town and around the southern end of the state. But for those of you who are insistent that there is nothing to do, pay attention because I'm going to give you the lowdown. The school almost always has something going, plays, dances, sports events, club activities, (you know, school stuff). But don't write this town off as being asleep, because with a little motivation and my help you can keep yourself busy. If you're an avid arcade goer, or dance fancier, you'll be pleased to hear of the new Warehouse Top 40 entertainment center, located at 221 N. 100 W. It was an old warehouse that's been renovated into an arcade and dance hall. The owner tells me it's the biggest arcade between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, with all the latest video games plus the old favorites. There are two snack bars, a movie theater with a big screen tv that plays MTV and cable channels. There's a 1,000 foot dance floor that comes to life with the computerized lighting system. The D.J. sits in a elevated '57 Chevy. The hours are 11 a.m. 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission to the dance is $3. I I If your idea of fun is putting your feet in rollerskates, and your neck on the line, then Roller Palace is for you. Hours vary as do prices. For information call 586-475Practicing to be a pro bowler? Then Alpine Lanes has a deal for you. For only $1.25 with activity card, you can bowl away. Why they even throw in free shoe rental. They just put in a new snack bar with a grill, so you can pig out and play. Hours are from 1 for lane availabilty. p.m. 11p.m. Call 586-138- 3 For you outdoor types the golf course will stay open until the snow flies (hum). Green fees are $2.50 during the weekdays and $3.50 on the weekend. Club rentals are $1.50. They also have a driving range for a little practice. Club carts are available. For more information call 586-979know wnat Being a poor starving college student, it's like to be broke. So the free things in town include two museums and two city parks. The museums are The Iron Mission Museum, and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. The Iron Mission Museum holds memorabilia of the early settlers' modes of transportation. Everything from buggies to one horse open sleighs. The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum is housed above Coldwell Banker Corny Realty, (Center and 100 E.) and has all the stuff that made a pioneer house a home. The City Park is located on Main and 200 N. It offers a horseshoe pitch, picnic tables and a pavilion. The Canyon Park is located up Center St. just past 400 E. This park equipped with tennis and volleyball courts. Lots of picnic tables, barbecue pits, a pavilion and a playground. Most of the public schools have basketball hoops that can be used after school hours. 9. 3. I The Campus Theater has a bargain for you. For only a can of any Coke product gets you into a double feature Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The price is $1.50 plus tax without a Coke. In addition to the low price they have prize s that include movie passes, cassettes, and albums. Fiddler's Theater is open 7 for a complete list of days a week. Call what's showing. For the physically fit out there you know who you are Fiddler's Health Spa and Racquetball Club is starting its new racquetball leagues. The club also offers aerobics and a well equipped weight room with an adviser who vdl help you with a fitness program. The club offers quarterly rates as well as daily rates. for information. You can call 586-304- 6 OK, so you've been here just too long, so GET OUT OF TOWN! Any direction you choose to go, you'll find something fun to do. Let's head south 95t plus tax and give-away- 586-SHO- down first. Just 20 miles away is the entrance to Kolob Canyon. This canyon runs in front of Zion National Park. Besides being beautiful, it's seldom crowded. There is a visitors' center with information on the park and surrounding areas. It remains open all year. is a popular spot for locals Farther south on and college students. Red Cliffs Recreation is popular because of its beauty and warmth. It offers miles of rocks to climb and soak up rays. During the early spring there is water in the park and the Park Service has a map with a listing of all the foliage that grows along the trail that leads the hearty traveler to a swimming pond. The trail's not tough, even my (continued on page 26) |
