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You Can Have Entertainment at No Cost

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Most of us trade money for entertainment.

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Movies, concerts and shows are enjoyable but expensive.

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If you think that you cannot have a good time

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without spending a lot of money, read on.

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Little resourcefulness and a few minutes of newspaper-scanning

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should give you some pleasant surprises.

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People may be the most interesting show in a large city.

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Stroll through busy streets and see what everybody else is doing.

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You will probably see people from all over the world;

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you will certainly see people of every age, size,

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and shape, and you will get a free fashion show, too.

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Window?shopping is also a safe sport —

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if the stores are closed.

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Check the listings in your neighbourhood paper.

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Local colleges or schools often welcome the public to hear

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an interesting speaker or a good debate.

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The film or concert series at the local public library

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probably will not cost you a penny.

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Be sure to check commercial advertisements too.

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A flea market can provide hours of pleasant browsing.

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Perhaps you can find a free cooking

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or crafts demonstration in a department store.

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Plan ahead for some activities.

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It is always more pleasant not to have people in front of you

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in a museum or at a zoo.

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You may save some money, too,

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since these places often set aside one or two free admission days

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at slow times during the week.

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Pretend that you are a tourist from time to time,

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and get to know your city all over again

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including the indispensable sights that people travel miles to see.

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If you feel like taking an interesting walk,

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find a free walking tour,

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or plan one yourself.

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You will see your city in a new perspective

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once you know more about its history

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or its architectural treasures.

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With imagination and a spirit of adventure,

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you can quite easily find good entertainment at no cost at all.