Despite being a small town, Martin and the surrounding areas still have a variety of entertaining things to do on a college-friendly budget.
Starting with the Martin area, there are fast food places that offer student discounts. Everyday from 2 to 5 p.m., Taco Bell has happy hour, lowering some of their products to $1. The Loaded Grillers, Limeade Sparklers, freeze drinks and medium drinks are all included in that discount. From 11:30 to 1 p.m., Pizza Hut has a buffet for $5.99, complete with cinnastix, pizza, pasta and salad. For the students who live off of campus, the mail sometimes includes coupons to Wendys, Huddle House, Burger King and McDonalds.
Stepping away from eating, there are other activities that are ready to be enjoyed. The movie theater is always an option. Getting a good laugh or cry from a movie never gets old. Ticket prices are usually $7, but Tuesday nights are discounted and are $5. If you don’t want to visit the one in Martin, Union City has one as well. Skating and bowling are also offered in Union City and are local favorite spots.
For night owls, midnight bowling with the lights off is always fun. There’s also the Discovery Park of America in Union City, which brings insight to West Tennessee. Natural history, regional history, study of energy, space and transportation can all be explored there. Providing entertainment and information, a trip to this place would be a treat at any age.
For outdoors lovers, Reelfoot Lake State Park is near Martin. Created by an earthquake in 1812, Reelfoot Lake continues to bring a variety of animals, scenery and activities to the area. A host of fish, birds, snakes, beavers and plants can all be seen. Fishing, picnicking, visiting the museum, going for a boat ride or simply walking on the boardwalk can all be enjoyed.
There is always something for everybody. Every day may not be the Soybean Festival or Homecoming, but Martin and surrounding areas always provide an outlet for students to enjoy themselves.
