Top 6 Cities in the US for a Family Holiday This Spring


Family holidays bring the whole family together and allow you to make memories, so it's frustrating when bad weather ruins weeks of planning. Being stuck in a hotel room can be boring and stressful, especially when you travel with young kids. To prevent this from happening it is best to discover what cities in the US have the best spring weather. Here we laid out six cities in the US that not only have great spring weather but also offer many different activities for the whole family to enjoy. From beautiful beaches to theme parks, find what suits you best and surprise your kids with the most unforgettable trip yet.

Springtime in the US
There is little to no chance to go wrong weather-wise if you decide to travel to some of the Sunbelt states in the US. States such as Texas, Arizona, and California bloom beautifully during the spring and have cities with the best weather in the US. If you like a light breeze, cloudless skies, and warm-but-not-hot weather - travel to those states in the spring and you will not regret it. However, we know that the family trip needs to have content and that hikes around national parks are not enough, so here we chose six cities for your next spring break family vacation.

Phoenix, AZ
Arizona is most famous for the Grand Canyon National Park and Phoenix is a three-hour drive south of it. You can stay in Phoenix and make a day trip out of visiting the Grand Canyon because this city is made for family vacations. There are activities for kids of all ages and interests.A day in the Legoland Discovery center could be so fun and inspiring, not to mention that playing with legos helps kids build creative imagination. If you like educative trips, here is a family idea - visit the Arizona science center and check what tours they offer for you and your kids.There are plenty of waterparks and while we are on the subject of water - check out Phoenix’s aquariums. The best thing to do in Phoenix is to go on a hot air balloon ride, this is something that your family will never forget.

Fresno, CA
Fresno is a city located in the heart of California because it is right in the middle of this state. Not only that, but Yosemite National Park is an hour and a half drive away from Fresno, and a few things are more beautiful than the scenery in Yosemite National Park. If you decide to stay in Fresno, you are going to have plenty of family fun with your kids. The safest bet for animal lovers is to visit the Chaffee Zoo and catch a show or go on an educational tour with a paleontologist. If your kids enjoy science, take them to a Discovery Center, a science museum adapted for children. There are also many amusement parks, both water, and land-based, plus there is a trampoline park which could be real cardio fun for the whole family.

Albuquerque, NM
Another city that offers mesmerizing hot air balloon rides and plenty of family fun is Albuquerque in New Mexico. Just outside the city, there is a national forest with challenging, but family-friendly outdoor activities. You can hike in the Sandia Mountains, explore the Cibola forest, or take a tram line standing seven thousand feet above the ground. In the town there is an Old Town Albuquerque, that will seem like a time-traveling experience. This open space museum honors the rich history of the city and will transport you to the 1700s with its brick paths and earthy architecture. For those of you who are horror-story enthusiasts, there is a nightly ghost tour adapted for children. Albuquerque is a great destination for families.

San Diego, CA
San Diego in Southern California is a family-friendly haven full of theme parks. There are so many things to do as a family that they can’t all fit into one article. It doesn’t matter if you came with a baby or a teenager - you will find something for everyone, that is guaranteed. If there is a day you want to keep your trip to San Diego more low-key, you should visit La Jolla Cove, where you can have a picnic and fly kites, or walk around the Carlsbad Flower Fields. But as soon as you want to bring it up a notch, theme parks are waiting for you. The most famous Legoland in the world offers car rides for children, lego rides, building lego-robots, and so much more.If you love nature and animals, San Diego Zoo Safari will amaze you, as there are more than 650 species of animals living on 100-acres of land. Your kids will love seeing the giraffes and lions in their natural habitat.

Orlando, FL
As you probably know, Orlando is home to the first-ever Disney World. This also ranks it as one of the best family-friendly vacation spots this spring. However, Disney World is not the only themed amusement park to visit in Orlando.There is an adrenaline park for those who seek out more adventures and many ocean-themed parks such as Sea Life and Orlando Watersports Complex. Not to mention the famous Harry Potter-themed Wizarding World and the Universal’s Island of Adventure. With all of this plus a beautiful beach - there is no doubt that Orlando is a great place to go on a springtime family vacation this year. It is one of the easiest ideas for a family trip, you cannot miss trips to Orlando and San Diego - two theme park havens.

Galveston, TX
Galveston is an island city near Houston located in the Gulf of Mexico. This city should be your family’s top choice if you want to feel like you are on a summer vacation. Just looking at a map of Galveston it feels like it is created for family trips. From sandy beaches to amusement parks at almost every corner, you won’t know what activity to pick first.There are museums and aquariums, as well as a famous Moody Mansion an 1800s historic mansion. An old-fashioned amusement park on Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier will make you feel like you are in an old movie. Enjoy the south side of the island, because it is all one beautiful beach stretched across 30 miles of sand. Elevate your family vacation with some seafood dining in one of the best restaurants in the city, and enjoy sunset kite flying on one of the wide, sandy beaches with an open sea view. Enjoy this summer city in the springtime.

If You Miss the Cold…
We didn’t forget that there are families who like winter and all that comes with it. So if you want to spend your spring vacation catching the last drop of snow, go to Minnesota’s Lake of Woods and Utah’s Nordic Valley. 

The US is a beautiful and wide country in which everyone can find a place for themselves, at any given moment. Enjoy it on your next family spring vacation.