Tuscumbia, Alabama may not be a typical vacation spot, but for those feeling spontaneous, take note \u2014 a group of students would highly recommend taking a day trip to the home of Helen Keller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The idea originated when senior Cassandra Copeland and junior Brian Hicks said they realized they didn\u2019t know where Keller was from. They said they had always heard about the historic figure, but they didn\u2019t know much about her. When they found out the town of Tuscumbia was only about four and a half hours away from Searcy, the trip was set in their minds, Copeland said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There had not been a particular pre-existing interest in Keller, but the group was still interested in seeing where she lived.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trips to Memphis, Little Rock and Fayetteville were getting boring, senior Erin Weiss said. It was time to change things up by venturing to Alabama for a cultural, educational and laid-back experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the words \u201claid-back\u201d may not seem like the phrase to describe a quick, action-packed trip, this band of friends was in no rush and said they enjoyed every moment without any stress. After their time spent touring Keller\u2019s house, they spent the rest of their day in Florence, Alabama, exploring coffee shops, walking around the square, shopping and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe left that morning around 7 a.m. and got back minutes before curfew at 1 a.m.,\u201d Weiss said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who wouldn\u2019t want to cut curfew close and spend time with their friends in a car for eight hours? To keep the energy and wonder high, the group made many stops along the way. If there\u2019s no press for time, why not stop and smell the roses? The stops were what made the trip so fun, senior Riane Chavez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI had a big test that next Monday, and I was super stressed, but how often are my friends going to go to Helen Keller\u2019s house?\u201d Chavez said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite their tests and homework, they saw it as an opportunity to make the best memories with their friends, Weiss said, making it a true day for the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was one of my favorite memories,\u201d Chavez said. \u201cIf I would have thought about it too much, I probably wouldn\u2019t have gone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was one of my favorite memories\u201d <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
For those looking for the not-so-average study break, start looking into unique day trip destinations. If you need a specific recommendation, this group of friends may have just the suggestion.
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