When it comes to finding the perfect destination for Spring Break, consider Scottsdale. There is no place that offers more exciting activities in the spring than our very own home. Spring Break is the perfect time to see Scottsdale for the 1st or even 10th time. The area features many family friendly activities for the children along with plenty of nightlife spots for the adults. Take a look at how you can spend the perfect Spring Break in Scottsdale:
OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland
Spring Break is the perfect time to show the kids some educational fun here in the area. The whole family will love an opportunity to head on over to OdySea Aquarium. This is Scottsdale’s very own aquarium and continues to be a highlight for kids year after year. OdySea Aquarium is Arizona’s highest rated and largest aquarium in the entire state. Guests will arrive and marvel at just how massive this attraction truly is. You will have the opportunity to see 300 different species of animals in over 70 different habitats across the attraction. Of the 6,000 different animals that call OdySea Aquarium home you will have the chance to see fish, sharks, rays, turtles, jellyfish, octopus, penguins, and much more. Part of the fun at OdySea is the chance to join in on interactive exhibits. The Sea Trek helmet diving lets you go beneath the surface of the water and encounter rays in person. Or join in on the penguin or sloth encounters where you get to meet these loveable animals in person.
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OdySea Aquarium is not the only attraction found here in Scottsdale. Right next door you will find Butterfly Wonderland that is part of the complex. While OdySea was all about life below the surface of the water, Butterfly Wonderland is seeing it flutter around in the sky. This attraction features a massive atrium where thousands of butterflies freely roam. You will able to explore the atrium at your leisure and get photos with these majestic creatures. You will find plenty of opportunities for them to land on you providing the perfect photo opportunities. Spring Break is all about the whole family having a blast together which you can do over at OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland.
Hit the Hiking Trail
Spring Break is a beautiful time of year to visit Arizona. The weather will be gorgeous with temperatures rising but not too hot yet. Arizona is a beautiful state that has plenty of outdoor hiking trails to explore. Scottsdale has several hiking trails very close by located at the McDowell Mountain Preserve. Some popular trailheads that are easy to reach include Gateway Trailhead and Trail Head Preserve. You will find easy to moderate trails that will reward your effort with stellar views up top. If you wish to seek out the Superstition Mountains out east, you will find the drive to them is relatively easy to navigate. In fact, getting to anywhere in Arizona is very easy with our interstate system. You can find yourself up in Sedona exploring the Red Rocks in just over an hour from Scottsdale. Or continue up to the Grand Canyon for an easy day trip to see this wonder of the world. The outdoors is playground here during Spring Break.
Spring Training
Ask any local what their favorite activity is here during the spring, and we guarantee most will say Spring Training. With the weather being so beautiful here in Arizona, it should be no surprise that most MLB teams come here every year for their Spring Training. The Phoenix Valley is home to several Spring Training stadiums that host MLB Spring Training games from late February throughout the month of March just in time for Spring Break. You can find favorite teams including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cub, and San Diego Padres all over Phoenix. However, the save the best for Scottsdale as we host the San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Colorado Rockies here in the area. You can enjoy a game at Old Town’s Scottsdale Stadium or head to Salt River Fields located at Talking Stick. Tickets are relatively inexpensive especially if you purchase a lawn seat that is perfect when you bring a blanket to lay out on. The schedule is already posted for this year’s Spring Training so make sure to catch a game (or two) during your Spring Break visit.
The Best Spring Break Fun
Scottsdale is your best destination for an adventure-filled Spring Break this year. These are just a few of the many ways to plan for your action packed trip. Make the most of your stay in Scottsdale by reserving one of our vacation rentals in the area. You will find luxury homes with all of the amenities you want close to these local attractions.
