Yesterday was the first day of spring break for kids in our area. Some of my daughter’s classmates are headed for Florida, while others plan to spend their week off from class closer to home.
A number of resorts in our state are offering spring break packages, as are dozens of other tourist attractions across the nation. If I had my wish we’d be spending spring break at the following:
Catalina Zipline Eco-Tour: The new zipline propels visitors over breathtaking canyons at speeds up to 40 mph. For $89 you get to zip along nearly 3,700 feet in five segments (one of them is 300 feet high) and have your need for speed satisfied in a single day. The Catalina Zipline reportedly cost more than $1 million to build, and is aimed at attracting young and adventurous visitors to the area.
The Bunny Museum: It doesn’t matter if you hop into the Bunny Museum after Easter. After all, the Pasadena, California, attraction is open year round. The museum is home to the world’s largest rabbit collection. With more than 26,000 bunny-related items on display, you will have no problem keeping your kids entertained for hours. The museum boasts everything from bunny wallpaper to bunny wind chimes, bunny-shaped phones to bunny-shaped faucets.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival: This event is on my “bucket list.” Meaning, before I die, I will walk the grounds around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. to view the incredible spring treasures. The blooming of the cherry trees has turned into a huge tourist attraction since the first 3000 trees were given to the city as a gift from Japan in 1912. The annual festival, now in its 98th year, runs until April 11th. The only downside to the event is the massive crowds. The festival typically draws more than 100,000 visitors to the area, all of them eager to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of tens of thousands of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
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