Day Activities in Angeles City

I frequently hear people saying there is nothing to do in Angeles in the daytime. Yet, I find that there is plenty to do if you would like to get out of your air-conditioned room and away from the swimming pool. Here is my list.
	Lawn Bowling: This is a great afternoon sport that doesn't require a lot of energy. Greenland's is located only about five minutes from checkpoint / Margarita Station. They also have a 9 hole golf course, a swimming pool, restaurant and a bar.
	Golfing: There are currently four golf courses within driving range of Margarita Station and there are several more under construction. The Swagman Hotel runs trips to different golf courses almost every day.
	Go-carts: Go-carts are available for rent adjacent to the drag strip on Clark Special Economic Zone. Open Daily.
	Ultralights: Several agencies now offer flights around Angeles City. The Angeles City Flying Club is the oldest flying club in town. They have been operating a fleet of ultra light aircraft out of Mabiga (about 10 minutes north of Angeles City for the last several years. For more information, contact WOODLAND PARK They offer rides over the lahar fields for as low as P600, or full flight lessons. The newest ultralight outfit in Angeles is the LITE-FLITE FLYING CLUB ( fax: 63- 045-599-2120 ). This flying club is operating out of the old aero-club runway on Clark Air Base.
	Pinatubo Hike: The more athletically inclined, hikers can explore the slopes of Mount Arayat year round and during good weather, guides will take you up the slopes of Mount Pinatubo. R& J Pinatubo Trek has guides licensed by the Philippine Department of Tourism that will take you on day treks on the slopes of Pinatubo, or on a three day- two night climb to the rim of the crater and back. For more information on Pinatubo trips you can contact: Rusty at R& J Pinatubo Trek -- fax (63) 45-888-2708. Dirt bikes are also available for rent to individuals that want to explore the river beds and lahar fields without all the physical exertion of a climb
	Tennis: There are lots of tennis courts around Angeles City including some excellent clay courts for you pros. You can hire a Filipino player along with the courts and the guy will be as good or as bad as you want him to be. And Greenland's has the only grass courts in the Philippines.
	Miniature Golf: There is currently one miniature golf course at the Premier Hotel
	Billiards/Darts: Pool tables can be found in almost every bar and hotel in town. There are very active 8-ball pool leagues and dart leagues in town and many establishments are looking for players. Margarita Station has 9-ball tournaments several days a week and Shooters bar has a snooker table.
	Gambling: We have one casino in downtown Angeles and a world class casino opened on Clark in Oct 1996. If you are into Off Track Betting, check with the Swagman for daily races and the big ones on the weekend.
	The HASH: There is a very active HASH House Harrier group with weekly runs from the Birds of Paradise Bar at around 3:30 PM every Sunday. The HASH'rs have special runs on full moons and other special occasions. You don't have to be a super star to have fun with this group. In fact more that 2/3 of the people each week are walkers. If you can walk 3-4 miles you will get to see more of the Philippines in several hours than most tourists see on their whole vacation. Cost is P120 for guys including your drinks on the run and at the end.
	Drag Races: Several local and Manila Hot Rod Clubs have drag races at the Cope Thunder Drag Strip on Clark Air base at least every other weekend.
	Flights over Pinatubo: You can charter a plane to fly you over Pinatubo or even to Baguio or La Union. For details contact Rick at Rick's Cafe or Mimi at Margarita Station.
	Rent a Motorcycle: For getting around town numerous businesses now offer motor scooters for rent at a reasonable rate.
	Daytrip to Corrigidor: This one takes a small group to make it affordable. You can leave Angeles about 8 AM, see historic Corregidor Island, and be back in Angeles for cocktails. Van, boat rental, and park fees about $100 for up to 5 or 6 people. For more info, CLICK HERE
	Daytrips to the Beach: Leave early in the morning, enjoy a BBQ on the beach and return in time for cocktails. Or, do an overnight trip and explore the bars of Barrio Baretto and Subic City.
	Water Parks: There are two water parks that your companion will really enjoy. One in Dau and another at Fontana Resort on Clark.
	Gyms: There are several gyms in the area. The one on 7th street is very popular. There is also a gym in the Clarkton Hotel and the Holiday Inn on Clark sells monthly memberships. You can also rent a mountain bike at Rick's Cafe and cruise the back streets or ride around Clark.
	Clark Museum: If you are a military buff, the museum at Clark is worth a 1-2 hour visit.
	Horseshoes: There is a small group of avid horse shoers around Angeles. If this is your thing, check with the management at Greenland's or Woodland Park.
	Cricket: Yes, there is cricket at least twice a week at Greenland's Sports Center.
	Massage: There are numerous places to get a good massage.