Amidst your packing your life away and studying for finals, a good break is a necessity. I don't mean just pulling up your Pinterest account, I mean actually getting up and going somewhere to enjoy yourself. We can all benefit from a little relaxation during this time. Here are a few places around campus that we all know and love for a good escape, good food, and good drinks!

1. Blue Mesa.

Blue Mesa is right down the road in University Park Village. It has great Mexican cuisine and an unbeatable happy hour deal. Visit Blue Mesa during weekdays and get cheap drinks from 4 PM-7:30 PM, and eat at the free quesadilla bar from 4 PM-6:30 PM. As for the weekends, 12 PM-7:30 PM is cheap drinks and half price appetizers!

2. The Live Oak.

Live Oak is located downtown on Lipscomb Street. This place is known for its live music and laid back feel. It has one of the best rooftop and outdoor seating areas in Fort Worth. The rooftop is perfect for a bloody marry and brunch!

3. Woodshed.

I feel that going to Woodshed is almost a TCU right of passage. It's located right on the Trinity River, with a huge outdoor patio. Not only do they have great drinks, but also their food is amazing. There are always new items on the menu that do not disappoint. If you're looking for a good beer and some good barbeque, Woodshed is your place!

4. Central Market.

Although Central Market isn't technically a restaurant like the above examples, it does have a crazy good take out and pre-made meals section. This is the place to go if you want a lot of options. You can do your grocery shopping and then follow it up with a lunch on the patio. They have a barbeque bar, sushi bar, salad bar, gelato bar, and make your own sandwich and pizza bars, as well as pre-packaged, freshly-made meals! An extra plus that comes with Central Market it's that is usually filled with happy people and young families. During finals, this is a good reminder/ glimmer of hope that we can get through it, and that there is still life outside the walls of the library!