Best 2023 Spring Break Destinations by Age Group

Struggling to find spring break inspiration this year? Family travel can be stressful when looking for the right destination; some destinations cater more toward adults, while others are for younger children, leaving teenagers and pre-teens bored.

Here are some spring break travel ideas for different age groups, promising every family with children of all ages can enjoy their spring break this year.

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Toddlers

South Walton, Florida

Everyone loves the beach and, at South Walton, families with toddlers can enjoy this and more. Book a stay at Gulf Front Hub Santa Rosa Beach condo, a space featuring family-friendly amenities and a crib, or at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa as your base for vacation. This Hilton property boasts a gated toddler pool, cribs, bunk beds, a certified babysitter and more.

After settling in, head to Rock Paper Scissors 30A, a gallery offering classes for young children to let their creative juices flow. For kid-friendly food and a fun evening, Big Chill 30A in WaterSound offers food truck-style dining, live music and family-friendly movies.

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Young Kids

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Stay at this family cottage with a treehouse and dock, or opt for a few nights at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, a resort complete with a water park, wildlife park and exploratory space. Wisconsin Dells, known as the water park capital of the world, offers both indoor and outdoor water parks. At Great Wolf Lodge, play at the indoor water park or test your skills in the lodge’s adventure park.

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Indianapolis, Indiana

In addition to interactive fun at Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and sightseeing at Indianapolis Zoo, children will love other attractions like Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and Indiana State Museum. For accommodations, consider this home with a game room and firepit, located near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This vacation home features three bedrooms and sleeps up to six guests.

Houston, Texas

Venture to Buffalo Bayou, a 52-mile moving waterway where visitors can hike, bike, paddle, picnic and more. Young kids love Children’s Museum of Houston, featuring 90,000 square feet of interactive bilingual exhibits for kids. Don’t forget to visit Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center, with more than 400 space artifacts. Stay the night at this two-bedroom townhome, with its own private pool for kids to splash and play.

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Teenagers

Estes Park, Colorado

Immerse yourself in nature at this picturesque log cabin before journeying to Estes Park, the base camp to Rocky Mountain National Park. Take a tour with Wildside 4×4, with both on- and off-road options. End the day with a sweet treat at Munchin House, a store selling 40 flavors of homemade ice cream.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Have a teenager who loves history? Albuquerque, one of the oldest U.S. cities, offers many multicultural and historic sites. Additionally, families can enjoy interactive digital games at Electric Playhouse, bike along Sandia Peak Tramwayand visit many unique museums, including New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Enjoy nights at this luxury home with its own pool, deck and hot tub, accommodating up to eight guests.