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March 29, 2010

Jules Libertin

After months of cold and bitter weather the snow has finally melted away and the sun has come out— spring is here at last. With the weather warming we find ourselves anxious and eager to get outside and enjoy the spring season. Here are the top five spring activities:

Little Italy in Cleveland
Only an hour away, Little Italy can a be a quick and fun getaway. Located right outside Cleveland Heights, the area is filled with delicious Italian restaurants along with authentic shops, art galleries and music entertainment.
“The food at Little Italy is one of a kind,” senior Michael Francesconi said. “My favorite restaurant is Mama Santa.”

Akron Zoo
For only nine dollars, one can explore the upgraded Akron Zoo. The 50-acre facility is filled with over 700 animals, including the endangered Humboldt penguins, Sumatran tigers and Komodo dragons. The zoo also has many interactive exhibits and a butterfly garden. The zoo’s hours in the spring time are 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
“The Akron zoo is a surprisingly entertaining activity,” senior Anna Zedar said. “They have done a great job upgrading the area. My favorite exhibit is definitely the bat exhibit.”

Akron Aeros
Akron is home to a minor league baseball team, the Akron Aeros. Located in the center of downtown, the team brings the excitement of baseball to Akron at a low price of $10.00. The fans do not just get a great game but also fireworks on Friday, “Dollar Dog” Mondays and other fun activities every game. The first home game of the season is April 15.
“The games at Central Canal Park are exciting and cheap,” senior David Bott said. “My favorite part is all of the games in between each inning.”

Drive-in movie theater
Instead of being cooped up in a dark theater, how about enjoying a movie clip in the comfort of your car in the great outdoors? The Melody Cruise in Springfield and Blue Sky Drive in Wadsworth are two drive-ins that open in May. The cost of the drive-in is $7.50 per car which includes two movie flicks.
“Drive-in movie theaters are the best,” senior Annie McLaughlin said. “You get two movies for a cheaper price than you would at the movies.”

Metro Parks
Summit County metro parks offer 90,000 acres within 13 parks and six conservations. The parks feature hikes with stunning views, concerts, bicycle routes and picnic areas. The best part about the metro parks is that one can do all of these activities for absolutely no cost.
“With the weather getting nice out it is great to get outdoors,” senior Hannah Karg said. “Metro parks have a lot of great running trails that are better than running on the streets or on a treadmill.”

So whether it is hiking in the woods, exploring the Akron Zoo or taking a visit to Little Italy, it is time to get up, get out and enjoy the weather.

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