Staying in Town? Make Spring Break Fun
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: a break. If you’re like me, the first thing you did as soon as you walked out of class was pass out under the covers for some much needed sleep. While spring break is a good time to catch up on fixing your sleep schedule, it’s also a good opportunity to have some much needed fun. It’s an amazing privilege to be able to get a higher education, but we’ve gotta admit, sometimes it can be expensive and as a result, vacations are not even an option. Be it work, projects, or money, if you’re staying in town this week, you can still have some relaxing and inexpensive activities that don’t break the bank.
Movies. Starting with the obvious, catch a movie. The Batman has finally been released and according to many people who’ve seen it, it definitely exceeded expectations. Visit the Regal Stockton City Center theater to see it, or other movies like Uncharted, Death on the Nile, or Dog.
Visit a Museum! The Haggin Museum is right here in Stockton. Haggin features art by artists such as Jean Béraud, Rosa Bonheur, William Bouguereau, Jean-Léon Gérôme, George Inness, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Learn more about the history of Stockton and California! If you have kids, or even if you don’t, the Children’s Museum is also a great place to check out.
Zoos. Did you know we had a zoo so close by? Micke Grove Zoo is a five acre zoo featuring over 170 individual animals and includes a Japanese garden, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Fun Town at Micke Grove Amusement Park and picnic shelters. If you want more of a day trip with a bigger zoo, check out the San Francisco or Sacramento Zoo, both of which are less than a 2 hour drive from Stockton.
Take a Day Trip. Stockton is a treasure trove of fun things to do, but if you’re looking for a change of scenery, be glad we live in California. Head to the Bay Area to find a myriad of fun in San Francisco where you can visit the zoo, check out the aquarium, buy some delicious food, walk Fisherman’s Wharf, catch a boat to Alcatraz, or see some whales; the possibilities are endless. San Jose is similar in the fun you can find. It’s a great chance to go to Great America in Santa Clara or finally see the Winchester Mystery House for true crime fans. If you want something a bit warmer, head north towards Sonora. I have to rep my old hometown. Walking around the town itself is a great experience but if you're into hiking and nature, check out the trails, Table Mountain, or the Red Hills. Columbia Historic Park is also a great place to learn more about the history of California and a great place to get your steps in. If you’re really, really into nature, go further up north and check out Yosemite. It’s a must see for anyone living in California.
These are just a few of the things you can do to make your spring break a bit more interesting. Stockton and its surrounding cities have so much to offer if you really look for it. Don’t let any obstacles keep you from having a good spring break. When you live in a city and state so beautiful and rich in history, how can you not go out there and experience it?
