Fun Things to Do on Business Trips
Business travel looks glamorous at a glance, visiting exciting or exotic locations on the company's nickel. The reality can be different, with long flights and dealing with the logistics of unknown cities. Spending time in corporate offices is hardly sightseeing and can be tiring. However, business travel can be more than stressful drudgery, so you'll want to fit some fun diversions into your schedule while on a business trip.
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Theater and Entertainment
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Nothing spices up a business trip like a trip to the theater. Business travelers to New York City can you take in a major Broadway show with big-name actors. The NYC official guide sells tickets to Broadway shows on its website (see References). Discount tickets are on sale in Times Square at the TKTS discount ticket booth. Los Angeles business travelers also have the pick of top-level productions to pick from. Regional centers like Denver offer a great mix of traveling productions such as the Lion King to local productions. Take the time to see a local or touring band if you prefer music to theater, such as San Francisco's Chuck Prophet (chuckprophet.com).
Unique Culture, Food and Retail
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A visit to a museum is a fun diversion while on business travel. Visit an art or science museum like Minneapolis' Walker Art Center (walkerart.org). Stop in the gift shop on the way out for an interesting array of items to bring home. Make a trip to an unusual restaurant like Gourdough's Big Fat Donuts (gourdoughs.com). Pursue your interests with a pilgrimage to an unusual or specialty retailer such as a graphic novel or rare record shop.
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Sports and Recreation
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Fit a major league ballgame into your schedule, whether it's football, baseball or basketball. In smaller cities, take a co-worker or client to a college football game or minor league baseball game to soak up the local flavor. Explore local parks such as Golden Gate Park in San Francisco or The Charles River Esplanade in Boston. They offer a range of attractions and events or the opportunity to run or walk in a beautiful setting.
Bring Friends or Family
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In some cases, business travel gives you the chance to enjoy catching up with old business colleagues or friends who live in the area you are traveling to. On longer business trips, consider bringing family members with you. Children enjoy museums, historical sites, parks and restaurants, and above all, your company. This can go a long way to mitigate the tension or sadness a family member may feel when a spouse or parent is away frequently as part of his job.
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