Jenny Levine
Blogs Editor
It’s a week before spring break. “Sorry sweetie, your dad and I think that you should utilize your time off to study for the AP test.” You love your mom, but if you have to spend an entire week with Spodek you might begin to think that he actually makes sense. Don’t worry, there are hundreds of kids just like you whose plans got cancelled last minute by overbearing parents/an onset airplane phobia/lack of funds, that’s why I’m here to show you that New Canaan isn’t as bland as it seems, also New York City is a train ride away.
1. Treat yo self and get a gel soak, manicure, or pedicure plus a body massage at True Grace Spa. Get a group of stranded New Canaanites and make it a day, use this groupon and it’s only $29!
2. Get cultured and visit The Philip Johnson Glass House. If you’re not interested in Mr. Johnson’s modern masterpiece, then the glass house is the perfect setting for your next profile picture.
3. Watch an independent film (maybe The Grand Budapest Hotel?) at the coolest movie theater in Fairfield County, the Avon Theatre.
photo courtesy of the Stamford Patch
4. This isn’t your My Three Sons laser tag, tactical laser tag isn’t for the faint of heart, grab a group of friends or people you feel like lasering and head on over to Fairfield for a (probably not so) friendly game of laser tag.
5. It may not be warm enough to get in your bathing suit but you can still play volleyball, have a picnic, or build an elaborate sand castle at Compo Beach.
photo courtesy of urban outfitters
6. Channel your inner Bear Grylls by going camping in one of CT’s many scenic parks. If you’re like me, and the thought of sleeping in the middle of the woods gives you anxiety, rough it in your friend’s backyard.
7. When all else fails, buy a train ticket to NYC. If you’re lost as to where to start in the city that never sleeps, look out for my next blog giving you an outline of my top places to visit.
