[Where to Go This Spring?] 12 Affordable & Scenic 2021 Spring Travel Destinations!

Spring-summer transition is the perfect time for travel. While many assume vacations are expensive, middle-class families can absolutely enjoy fantastic trips with proper budgeting and planning.

iTalkBB presents 12 affordable, picturesque spring destinations for 2021. Compared to pricey resorts, these locations offer equal enjoyment for family vacations.

1. Cocoa Beach, Florida

This laid-back Florida surf town offers numerous budget-friendly hotels and vacation rentals.

Nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge showcases amazing wildlife. Ride the iconic Cocoa Beach trolley to Port Canaveral and other attractions.

2. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

This charming mountain town in western NC offers quintessential American charm with abundant outdoor activities.

Even in late April, you can still ski at Sugar Mountain, just 15 miles west.

3. Jamestown-Yorktown, Virginia

Site of the first permanent English settlement in North America. Explore Jamestown Settlement where historic artifacts and architecture provide educational experiences for children.

When warm, enjoy kayaking along the James River.

4. Palm Springs, California

This sunny desert oasis offers unexpected delights. Visit nearby Joshua Tree National Park for iconic Western landscapes, or ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway from desert to mountain greenery.

Palm Canyon Resort & Spa provides another affordable option.

5. McCall, Idaho

Nestled against Payette Lake and surrounded by Payette National Forest, McCall is a classic ski town.

Nearby Brundage Mountain offers skiing at less than half the cost of major resorts. Savings may even allow stays at premium lodgings.

6. St. Pete Beach, Florida

West of Tampa, this island beach community features retro motels and abundant free beach activities.

Inland, Sawgrass Lake Park offers children close encounters with alligators.

7. Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort features naturally heated outdoor pools with new waterslides.

Nearby Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort offers free skiing for children under 12.

8. Lake Placid, New York

Synonymous with ice skating, Lake Placid also offers Olympic history at its Olympic Center.

Whiteface Mountain provides affordable lift tickets compared to Western mega-resorts.

9. Greenville, South Carolina

Downtown's Falls Park serves as a popular picnic spot, while the Greenville Zoo offers free Thursday admission for children - perfect for families.

10. Lake Powell, Arizona

One of America's most beautiful man-made lakes on the Colorado River, where many rent boats for family picnics and fishing.

Conveniently located within six hours of Phoenix, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City airports.

11. Blairsville, Georgia

Located in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains, two hours north of Atlanta.

April-May brings blooming azaleas and mountain laurel, creating magical horseback rides to Wolf Creek Falls.

12. Beech Mountain, North Carolina

This Blue Ridge Mountains resort averages 84 inches of annual snowfall, making it a rare spring skiing destination.

With lodging at $100-$200/night, it attracts skiers every March-April.

iTalkBB reminds travelers to follow local COVID-19 guidelines for safe family vacations.

Note: Some ski resorts may be closing as April ends, but save this guide for next season!

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