Kids who love horses will adore a spring break vacation to one of Arizona's dude ranches, which are fun for the whole family. Get an inside peek into cowboy life while learning to ride horses and herd cattle. There are plenty of Arizona dude ranches to choose from. Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg has a kids' club with swimming, crafts, hiking and scavenger hunts as well as family riding time and swimming. For an intimate experience with the family, Kay El Bar Guest Ranch in Wickenburg offers trail riding and hiking through the Sonoran Desert. For kids with disabilities, Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch in Yucca offers handicapped-accessible arena riding and a swimming pool.
For a luxurious holiday filled with fun stuff for kids to do, consider a Maui spring break vacation. The spring weather is not yet too humid, and the sun and temperatures won't be too warm for spending most of the day outside. Kaanapali Beach is an ideal place for all ages to play, and kids get a kick out of the hula shows at Whaler's Village in Kaanapali. For an indoor break that comes with an array of educational opportunities, the Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea has special activities geared toward children.
For Midwesterners who don't want to pack the kids up for a long car ride or plane trip, Wisconsin Dells is a good choice. Indoor water parks and amusement rides abound. If the kids are old enough to ski, and the weather cooperates, don't miss the slopes at Cascade Mountain or the cross-country trails at Devils Lake State Park. Many resorts in the Dells are geared toward families with young children and offer on-site activities like miniature golf and game areas.
For warm weather and a myriad of kid's activities, take a family spring break vacation to San Diego, California. Kid-friendly destinations include San Diego Zoo, the New Children's Museum, Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego and Balboa Park. Plus, San Diego has 70 miles of beaches.
