Spring Break Ideas That Avoid The Beach

Hitting the beach is usually at the top of any US spring break vacation ideas list. If you want to avoid the beach, here’s a list places to visit this spring break!

1 – Road Trip

What’s more fun than an old-fashioned road trip? Call your best friend, or if it is a family spring break, gather up the kids and hit the road! There are so many spring road trip ideas in the US!

You can do this in two ways; you can choose your destination ahead of time or, if you are feeling a bit adventurous (and not traveling with little ones), you can simply drive and let the highway be your guide.

Here are some US Road Trip Ideas to get you thinking about all the possibilities:

When it comes to packing, here are a few resources to make sure you’ve got everything you need:

2 – US National Parks

If you enjoy the outdoors, then consider a spring break US National Park vacation! You may find pleasant temperatures, few crowds and colorful floral displays.

In April National Park Week happens, with the first day being a FREE entry day. Be sure to check the NPS website for specific dates and activities. National Junior Ranger Day is part of that week so check out this list of US National Parks to visit with kids!

Here are more resources to plan a National Park trip for spring break:

3 – Visit A City You’ve Always Wanted To See

Do you have a bucket list of places you want to visit? Look at your top three then see if your budget, time, and to-list can be done during spring break.

There are tons of US travel ideas like tour historic Colonial Williamsburg, stroll along the San Francisco Bay, or tour the landmarks of New York City.

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Think about what type of trip you’d enjoy and then discover which cities offer the social, cultural, or historical features you’ve dreamed of experiencing.

Check out these fun locations:

4 – Go Camping

Camping doesn’t appeal to everyone, but it’s a unique option because usually you’ll get away from the traditional spring break crowds. If you’re on a limited budget, you don’t even have to travel far from home.

The beauty of camping is you can customize it to meet your own preferences. You can go rustic and find public lands to set up your tent. Or you can choose a campground with amenities like restrooms, showers and even laundry!

And don’t forget the fun glamping options like sleeping under canvas tents, in a teepee or even a covered wagon!

Here are some amazing destinations to go camping in the spring:

And some fun camping resources:

Camping BINGO Printable
Camping Christmas Ornaments
Van Camping: Everything You Need to Know
RV Camping Resources
Camping With Dogs
Camping Meals Planner
Rent an RV – have it dropped off at your vacation destination!

5 – Explore the Outdoors

While everyone else is at the crowded beaches, you can enjoy outdoor activities like horseback riding, biking, off-roading and other outdoor sports.

Be sure to choose a region where the climate is warm enough for these outdoor adventures. Here are a few suggestions we recommend:

Horseback riding one of the must-do Bryce Canyon activities
Enjoy off-roading during a Moab spring break trip
Spectacular views can be seen on a Canyonlands Island in the Sky scenic drive
Spend a day outdoors doing Arches National Park photography
Explore the world-famous Zion National Park hikes like Angles Landing or the Narrows

Here’s a list of spring hiking ideas in the US and some good resources for hiking during your spring break:

Spring Break Ideas That Avoid The Beach

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