Best spring break ideas for families on a budget
Are you looking to take your family on a road trip this spring break? Are you trying to do it on a reasonable budget? Good for you! Here are some tips on places to go and activities to do that won't cost you an arm and a leg yet will still be ridiculously enjoyable.
AccuWeather's Jonathan Petramala continues the Great American Road Trip visiting the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon as he continues to journey westward.
1- Grand Canyon, Arizona
Going to the Grand Canyon is an excellent idea for a spring break road trip, especially if you live in the western United States. You just can't beat the view of a 3,000 feet drop into the Colorado River. There are also plenty of other national parks you can visit nearby that you can string together in one road trip.
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2- Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
You and your family will love to gaze at the wildlife and natural geysers like Old Faithful in Yellowstone. You will see fewer tourists in the springtime and have an opportunity to connect with nature along with your family. Just remember to check the weather forecast and dress warmly.
3- South Padre Island, Texas
This island strip at the very south of Texas is popular with tourists during the spring break season and is known to be not very expensive. There are plenty of activities like kiteboarding, deep-sea fishing, or just simply hanging out on the beach that you and your family can indulge in.
4- San Diego, California
If you are looking for an affordable beach vacation, then San Diego is a good bet. From San Diego, you can also cross over into Tijuana, Mexico, which is known to be a popular spring break spot for many with super cheap costs and a great time. California is always one of the best vacations for kids.
5- Puerta Vallarta, Mexico
Plane tickets to Mexico are generally cheap, especially if you are buying for the whole family through a tourism agency. Hop on a jet and land in an ocean paradise in just a few hours to enjoy the sun and the beach. Puerta Vallarta has always been known for its great family vacations.
6- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale is home to some of the cleanest and most comfortable beaches in the world, and airfares are known to be pretty affordable to fly into Fort Lauderdale airport.
7- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
You can visit Ripley's Aquarium, play family-friendly games like mini-golf at Mount Atlanticus and go to Myrtle Beach State Park if you are looking for a good cheap east coast getaway.
8- Washington, D.C.
What better way to celebrate spring break than to visit the capital of the United States? You can visit places like the Smithsonian Museums, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and enjoy the ambiance of being in the nation's capital city.
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9- San Juan, Puerto Rico
You can always have a good time in Puerto Rico. Just a hop and a skip from the Florida coast, you can visit cool places like El Yunque National Forest or experience a bioluminescent beach tour in La Parguera where the water glows at night.
Enjoy Spring Break With Your Family
There are always plenty of good spring break ideas for families on a budget. Hopefully, this article helped you if you are planning a vacation with your loved ones this spring break. Don't forget to take the handy AccuWeather app with you, no matter where you decide to vacation. It can give you real-time information about temperatures and interactive radar.
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