The travel agents also said families can't go wrong with cruises. And cruises don't have to last a long time, Tuckel said. Families also can get special rates with children. For families who want to spend a little more money and take a longer trip, Europe is a popular option. The airfares are excellent to Europe during the first part of the summer.
Families can save a lot of money.
And this is an easy city to navigate. Free attractions in St. Louis include the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Science Center, Grant's Farm, Purina Farms, the Museum of Westward Expansion beneath the Arch and the mosaic-filled Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. For people who still want to see a theme park or two, there are Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor water park. For families that aren't planning a big vacation for spring break, a car ride to several area towns can provide a great getaway, according to Beverly Hurley, travel media relations for Kansas. And families shouldn't forget about Topeka, which features the Capitol, the Kansas Museum of History, Washburn University and the Mulvane Art Museum, the Kansas National Guard Museum, the Combat Air Museum, theaters, many restaurants and plenty of lodging.