| Show Short on cash Dont Don't cance cance candle those vacation plans yet vet Chris Bergquist Contributing Writer T Dont Don't think you can afford a fun vacation Think again broke coll college g students With the economy at a low and tuition going up money can be a huge problem Thankfully there are still options options' for college students to enjoy a summer with friends or loved ones in many different places around North America Here is a list of fun affordable places you can visit away from Utah and still party it up like a arock arock arock rock star Prices do not include what you want to spend on dining and entertainment as that depends on how deep your pockets pocket are All gas prices based on a 14 gallon tank at current costs AJ Also o b be aware ae t that t g gas prices are expected to rise this sunu summer ler VICTORIA BRITISH COLUMBIA Location 17 hours from Salt Lake City includes a ferry ride Best for Singles couples Gas the ferry ride saves gas Parking 20 Ferry 25 round trip Lodging 62 single couple SUBTOTAL To get to British Columbia's capital city take the ferry across the Strait of Juan de Fuca Victoria will charm you with its architecture the beautiful Butchart Gardens the Royal British Columbian Museum and stunning vistas Unwind with witha a proper proper English tea or hit the city's bustling Chinatown for tasty and inexpensive eats Its It's pricey to take your car on the ferry so park it in Port Angeles 84 miles from Seattle for 5 to 10 per day For lodging check checkout checkout checkout out the Hostel International- International Victoria downtown its it's within walking distance of the harbor museum shops and restaurants A style dorm-style room costs 62 for three nights MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK COLO Location 7 hours from Denver Salt Lake City or Phoenix Best for Couples families Gas two tanks roundtrip roundtrip round round- trip and one tank while there Camping 57 to Park Entrance Fee 15 SUBTOTAL to Its It's certainly a drive to get getto getto getto to the Southwestern comer corner of Colorado but it is well worth it to see the ancient cliff dwellings of the perched on the rock walls Guided tours cost only 3 Pitch a tent for 19 a night or get geta a camping cabin at a commercial campground outside the park for about 45 a night While youre you're in the neighborhood head about 60 miles farther southwest to Four Corners Comers National Monument and sprawl yourself on the ground for a once-in-a-lifetime once photo-op photo You can be in four states at one time NEW ORLEANS LA Location Louisiana Best for Singles couples Gas one tank while there Airfare as low as 62 each way wayon wayon wayon on Lodging SUBTOTAL Y You u wont won't have to spend beaucoup bucks to soak up French atmosphere New Orleans is famous for its cheap eats and great entertainment Plus hotel rooms in n the heart of the city are inexpensive A room at a three- three star hotel right off Bourbon Street I is only 50 a night That leaves plenty of money for a a. cocktail at the year old N Napoleon House a ride down Canal Street on a streetcar and an evening of authentic New Orleans Jazz only 8 at Preservation Hall Or go antiquing strolling or people watching REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK CAL Location 14 hours from Salt Lake City Best for Singles couples families Gas 4 tanks roundtrip roundtrip roundtrip round- round trip one tank while there Lodging ng 60 for family campsite 63 for hostel bed for a couple SUBTOTAL to Cool down this summer in inthe inthe inthe the tallest shade in the country Northern California's Redwood National Park boasts foot fo t tall trees beautiful beaches and plenty of hiking biking and sightseeing free of charge You'll pay 20 per night to rough it at a nearby campsite Or for just one dollar folIar more you can can get a warm bed a shower a fully equipped ki kitchen 1 1 and nd laundry room at the Redwood National Park Hostel in Klamath Not to mention an ocean view from the deck ST. ST LOUIS MO Location 19 hours from ITom Salt Lake City Best for Singles couples families Train Gas Lodging 72 to SUBTOTAL There are hotels close to the sites for about 71 if you dont don't have a car and one for 24 a little farther out There are plenty of cheap things to see in this gateway to the West including the Gateway Arch 10 St. St Louis Zoo free Anheuser Busch factory tour free or a show at atthe atthe atthe the the oldest 14 st and largest outdoor theater in the country 9 and up And for true St. St Louis flavor catch a Cardinals Cardinal's baseball game 16 Vacation Continued on Vacation Continued from A Al 1 OCRACOKE ISLAND NC Location 36 hours from Salt Lake City Best for Families couples Gas two t tanks trip round-trip one tank while there A Airfare as low as roundtrip to Ne New Bern NC 3 hours from Ocracoke Island Ferry for car Free from Hatteras 30 T R from Swan Quarter Camping 69 SUBTOTAL to |
