April 2011

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Road Trip

Planning Spring Break ‘11 Busch Gardens

Time it takes to drive from FHS: approximately 3 hours Price: $63.99 per person. Also consider gas, and the high prices of amusement park food. About: Featuring more than 18 rides throughout the park, as well as arcades, restaurants, and carnival stands, it is surely a day trip worth making for the whole family.

Virgina Beach

Time it takes to drive from FHS: approximately 4 hours Price: depends on your budget! Consider the price of gas, food, and

arcade games. About: With 3 miles of boardwalk, gorgeous beaches, and even better looking women. If you head up early enough in the morning, you can watch the sunrise and even catch all the sights and waves before heading back to Fairfax at night.

Washington D.C. Time it takes to drive from FHS: approximately 45 minutes Price: metro fare is about $10.00 round trip, consider price of food and various attractions. Keep in mind that all the Smithsonians are free! About: The recently bloomed cherry blossoms, and other attractions set to welcome the warm weather with open arms. You can visit the National Zoo which aside from high school, is the only place you can visit to see primal beings in their natural habitat, and for free!

Baltimore, Maryland Time it takes to drive from FHS: approximately 1 hour Price: depends on your activity, anywhere from free to $59.99 About: With a stunning aquarium, peaceful shores, and a Six Flags amusement park, this city is a tourist attraction you won’t want to Blankenship miss. -Brandon It’s undoubtedly hours‘12 worth of a trip, but you’ll be glad you went. -Brandon Blankenship ‘12


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