Spring Break is just around the corner. It’s always nice to get away – even if it’s just for a day or two – while the kids are out of school. Of course, budgets can be tight, so we’ve put together some economical, family-friendly ideas within driving distance from the DFW area.
San Antonio
Spring break for most, if not all, Dallas-area school districts begins on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. That’s always a fun weekend to be in San Antonio, because city officials dye the water green along the Riverwalk and temporarily re-name it the River Shannon. This will happen on Saturday, March 13th with a river parade beginning at 3 p.m. It is free to the public.
Consider making a weekend of it, or even longer. We have partnered with Sea World to provide our members discounted tickets, which includes options for the water park. Spend a day with Shamu and another day at Sea World’s Lost Lagoon Water Park. If you’re still not ready to go home, San Antonio is home to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Or, visit the San Antonio Children’s Museum, which has so many activities that families could easily spend the better part of a day doing.
Six Flags Tour
Six Flags in both Dallas and San Antonio is currently offering season passes for as low as $50 per person, and they’re good at any Six Flags theme park in the country. That’s the cost of a one-day ticket, and the season pass is good for a year. You could actually visit several Six Flags theme parks during Spring Break without the added expense of theme park admission.
Houston/Galveston
If you choose the right lodging in Houston, you can stay in the same hotel for several days and drive to some very family-friendly attractions in both Houston and Galveston. Spend a day at Moody Gardens or Schlitterbahn on Galveston Island. They are right next to each other.
Space Center Houston, the visitor center at Johnson Space Center, is another full day activity that kids love. And, they’re offering half price tickets until May 31st if you print them online at home. Be sure to spend a lot of time in the Kids Space, where they can play, climb and feel what it’s like to be an astronaut.
Round out your stay with a day trip to the Kemah Boardwalk. An All Day Ride Pass is $16.99 for people under 48 inches and $19.99 for anyone 48 inches and above. There is also games and entertainment.
Lodging
There are several family-friendly hotel chains in Texas that are reasonably priced, offer roomy accommodations and offer a free hot breakfast buffet every day. Depending on the size of your family, that could save you a lot of money just in food. All of them have locations in Houston and San Antonio.
Residence Inn
Drury Inn (also offers free hors d'oeuvres every evening at 5:30 p.m.)
Holiday Inn Express
Have a fun and safe Spring Break!
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