In college, spring break usually means one thing: the beach. A whole week dedicated to not remembering it. However, there are other places to go for spring break, shocker I know. Here are some pretty solid alternatives to the beach.
New York City.
Who doesn’t want to visit the city that never sleeps? Besides checking out all the touristy things like the Statue of Liberty and going to the top of the Empire State Building, New York City has an abundance of places to go. Stalk Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers or your favorite SNL cast member at 30 Rock. Grab a cup of coffee and your best pair of Ray Bans and strut around Central Park like a celebrity, or head to the West Village and the Meatpacking District to get lost among the charming shops, coffee houses and, at night, the bars. Just be prepared for a little cold weather.
Los Angeles.
This is the ultimate tourist city. Let your inner stalker free to see how many celebrity sightings you can manage in a week. Go shopping on Rodeo Drive, Melrose Ave. or make the drive to Orange County and hit up Fashion Island. While in L.A., you can get your beach fix with a short drive. You can also go to the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland. Don’t forget to grab an acai bowl!
Home.
Don’t underestimate the greatness of going home for spring break. A full week of laying on the couch, eating, watching Netflix, and cuddling with your pets. No responsibilities, no work, no worries. What more could you want? I think I just convinced myself to rethink my own spring break plans.
Colorado.
Want to have the complete opposite of a beach trip but still have vague memories? Skiing is definitely the next best option. Spend the day skiing (or in my case falling) down the slopes, and spend the nights out in the ski resort bars. Win win situation.
Road Trips.
There are a few famous routes in America that are great for road trips. Route 66 and Pacific Coast Highway are the main ones. There are travel companies that provide itineraries and places to stop along the way. Grab your best friends and make some memories to last a lifetime. And you can document on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook.
NOLA.
Besides being filled with great food and history (AHS Coven, anyone?), New Orleans is a great destination for spring break. Visit the French Quarter and stuff your face with beignets or get your fill of blues and jazz. During the day, hit up the shops that you can’t find anywhere else or take a tour of all the haunted places in New Orleans-brb signing up for that right now. Bourbon Street is the main attraction at night, and is practically a guarantee to not remember the night.
So, all you non-beach goers, take your pick.
