New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Big Easy is known as a party destination, but families on spring break should keep New Orleans in their destination plans, too. The historic city boasts an aquarium, zoo, and several museums. The National World War II Museum, Old U.S. Mint, Louisiana Children's Museum, and others will both entertain and educate. Find a place to stay in the middle of the action or on the sidelines with help from this guide.
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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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One of America's best beach towns, Wrightsville Beach offers water sports, restaurants, shopping, and local history. Stay oceanfront or near the harbor in the ideal place for your family or group of friends. Surfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding are popular, and scuba divers seek out the area's sunken ships, reefs, and sea life habitats. Even if it's not swimming weather just yet, you can still enjoy being near the water on a cruise or fishing boat. Visitors can learn more about the area and imagine what it was like in the past in local museums.
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Phoenix, Arizona
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The desert will see temperatures in the high 70s and even low 80s during spring break time, making it perfect to be outdoors in "The Valley of the Sun," a well-deserved nickname for the Greater Phoenix area that also includes Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and Chandler. Lounge in the sun by a pool, tackle one of many stunning hiking trails, go fishing or boating in one of the area's lakes, take a kayak or stand-up paddle board on the Salt River, or take a jeep tour through rugged terrain. Stay anywhere from five-star resorts to motels, campgrounds, dude ranches, or RV parks — a place for every group and budget.