Got a 5 bucks?

As a college student, I’ve been through times where it seemed like there was nothing to do, and I was running extremely low on cash. I used to just stay home and watch tv, but once I found a group of friends who enjoyed having fun as much as I did, I descovered some things to occupy my time I might not have otherwise had. All of these ideas are fun, but a main component is to do it with people you have fun with.

 

1. City Brewery Tour. Only cost a dollar, and if you go with a big group of people and get a little rowdy after words the bartender will love you, as well as Kevin the tour guide. Note: This tour is partially outdoor, so bring a coat. I did not, but then again frostbite added to the experience. When the tour is over you get to sample all the different beers the brewery makes, and then after that beers are only a buck. Like I said before, go with fun people and talk with the bartender, she’ll give you free stuff. Plus you can’t pass up seeing the world’s largest 6-pack (only in Wisconsin).

2. Go to Goodwill. There is never a dull moment at goodwill, plus you can sometimes find great stuff, like an old school Brewers shirt, or sweet Packers sweatshirt. Girls: shop in the little boys section, its cheaper, and the t-shirts fit great for some reason. The last two times I have gone there I’ve had memorable conversations with people. I’ve never gone there without something to remember. Last time I went this man came up to my friend and asked her if he liked Pepsi. She asked the obvious question, “why?” And he replied, “Cuz you’re the one baby.” Maybe you had to be there, but we laughed about that for a long time. Once again, go with fun people, also great for costumes.

3. Take a drive or hike in the bluffs. they are beautiful and worth spending some time on if you have never gone up there. Enough said.

4. Eat at Fayzes. This place has great food, and many inexpensive things on their menu. I would recommend going there for lunch on a Friday (hopefully you are lucky like me and don’t have classes). Get the salad and clam chowder soup, it’s $3.50 and amazing.

5. There obviously couldn’t be a cheap things in LaCrosse list without mentioning the Riv. Go there at night for a fun movie, and you’ll find half the campus there it seems. When the place is packed its fun, plus you can get food and beer, and who doesn’t like that with their movie? Check out movie times here: LaCrosse Rivoli

6. Go to Barns and Noble, or any book store, and just look around. I recommend the travel section. I spent two hours there with a friend planning our trip to Europe. It’s like a library but everything is new. Plus you don’t have to buy anything, if you do you will most likely be spending more than $5, but it will probably be worth it.

7. Comedy night at the Starlite Lounge. Students with an ID get in for $5. Its on Thursday nights, and a nice change of pace from going out, or watching Greys (you can just tape that). For more information go here: Buzzard Billy’s and Starlite Lounge.

8.Wings at the Barrel Inn. Usually wings are a Wednesday night thing, but the Barrel has wings on Thursdays. They are by far the best wings in the area. They are much larger than those found at downtown bars or even at the Sports Nut. Thursdays they are one special for $.25, and worth it.

9. Relax at the River. In the spring, when it is finally warm and you are studying for finals, take your books down to the river. Bring a blanket and headphones. Much better than the library, and you may even run into the crazy helmet lady, you’ll know here when you see here.

10. Drive to LaCrescent and take the scenic drive. It sounds kinda lame, especially since the signs for it are posted on apples, but the drive is beautiful, and there is a lookout point for the entire Mississippi valley. I recommend driving it right before sunset when there is a full moon, when the moon rises at this time it is amazing, bring a camera, I wish I would have. Great in the fall months especially since the leaves are beautiful up there. There is also a bike path so that would be another option. For more information on this drive click here: Apple Blosson Drive