Spring Break Ideas for Families

By Teresa Plowright, About.com Guide

They say "Everybody's Irish" on March 17th, meaning that St. Patrick's Day celebrations are open to all. If March 17th falls during the week of your child's spring break, St. Patrick's Day can be an opportunity for some extra fun during a visit to, say, New York City or Boston, both of which have parades and festivities.

Families can also enjoy St. Paddy's Day in some less expected places-- such as Phoenix, Arizona, where a big parade attracts over 50,000 spectators. Or the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat, where, due to some twists of history, St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday. Also in the "less expected" category of places celebrating St. Patrick's Day: a number of ski resorts have a tradition of festivities on March 17th.

• Read more about places that celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

More Spring Break Destinations for Families

We've reached the limit for this article, but still have more great spring break ideas for you! Continue to:

• Club Med Sandpiper Bay All Inclusive Resort in Florida - (yes, you read that right)
• Yosemite National Park in California
• Jekyll Island, Georgia
• The Ice Hotel at Quebec City
• A Puerto Rico Resort with Waterpark (and no passport required for U.S. citizens)

-- and more.