European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 06, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Germany a family observes the Cathedral from atop the Castle Tower. Sightseers examine statues inside the Cathedral. An artist sketches one of the remaining Gates to the inner City. Travellers tips getting there trains run every 40 minutes from Frankfurt to Fulda. The Best driving route is autobahn 5 from Frankfurt to Alsfeld and autobahn 7, then straight South to Fulda. Exit on Leipziger Strasse and follow the signs to the Center of town. Parking downtown is crowded but inexpensive. Dining eating in Fulda is cheap and tasty. Virtually every Street has a Small cafe or Bistro and the nearby army facilities at Downs Barracks have several Good restaurants. Shopping hours most places Are open until 6 . Weekdays although they close Early saturday and All Day sunday. Museums most museums charge about 3 Marks about $1.80 for a pass. Students can get in for half Price with identification. Ask at the window for discount prices. Tourist information the tourist office is in the Stadt Schoss. Call 0661-102345. Callers outside Germany should use their International Access number the country code 49 and 66m 02345. Mar Kinkade is photos by Dave Casey january 6t 1994 stripes Magazine 17
