The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

Top 10 local things to do under $20

Top 10 Local Things to Do for Under $20by Emily Chalfant

1. Bowling at LaRu Lanes Located only minutes from campus, LaRu Lanes offers a fun bowling environment at a low cost. Nighttime visitors can bowl under fluorescent and black lights while current popular music plays throughout the venue. Two games plus shoe rental is under $10. 2443 Alexandria Pike Highland Heights, KY 41076 Hours: 10am-Midnight (859) 781-2111

2. World of Sports Just two minutes from the Florence Mall, the main feature of this location is the 18 hole executive golf course, but visitors not ready to take on the greens can try their luck at the miniature golf course outside. World of Sports offers other activities besides golf, however, such as a billiard hall, video arcade and fitness center equipped with a cardiovascular center, free weights, nautilus, five racquetball/wallyball courts and three Slam Dunk basketball courts. 7400 Woodspoint Drive Florence, Kentucky 41042 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-11pm Sat ‘ Sun 7am-11pm (859) 371-8255

3. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal This national historic landmark provides a combination of events and exhibits and houses the Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History ‘ Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX