At-home adventures are always fun, but if you’re looking for spring break family trip ideas away from home, we’ve gathered some top-rated spring break family trips for all the different vacationing personalities out there.
Ideally, you’ll want to plan your spring break trip in advance, but we know what life is like with young kids — sometimes last-minute planning happens, and we’re believers in taking the trip when it works for you.
So whether you’re planning your vacation well in advance or looking to hop in the car or on a plane at the last minute, we included both local and far-flung spring break family trip ideas to explore.
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Local spring break ideas
Want spring break family trip ideas that won’t take you too far? These activities are low-cost or free and great for families that just want to get away for the day.
- Visit a nearby kids’ museum or garden.
- Attend a spring musical at a local theater.
- Have a beach/lake glamping day. Pack car snacks, finger foods, a portable hot water dispenser, instant noodle cups, hot chocolate, blankets, chairs, a tent, and whatever else you’ll need to feel pampered and comfortable. Many beaches and lakes have bike, kayak, and other land/water rentals.
- Enjoy spring flowers. From the Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm in Maui to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State, to the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve and Carlsbad Flower Fields in California, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., there are many opportunities to “stop and smell the roses” this spring.
- Visit a national park. The National Park Service hosts a variety of educational programs for kids, including a Junior Ranger Program, where kids can download activity booklets and earn a Junior Ranger badge, and Every Kid Outdoors, which allows U.S. fourth graders and family members free access to parks.
