5 Off-The-Beaten-Path Spring Break Destinations For 2025

It’s already that time of year again. That’s right, it’s time to start planning your spring break vacation. If you’re looking for something a little off-the-beaten path, there are plenty of destinations that offer all the fun and wonder of a tourist hot spot, without the crowds and high costs. Here’s a roundup of a few destinations that combine exciting adventure, cultural heritage and natural beauty for a memorable spring break.

Destination: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Ready to trade over-crowded beaches and party scenes for an engaging cultural escape? Check out Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a captivating mix of culture, food, art and history and comes complete with an inviting laid-back atmosphere. Explore the city’s lively streets to visit artisan markets, sit at rooftop eateries that overlook the city, enjoy fascinating cultural landmarks like the famed Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and more. Best of all, spring’s temperate clime is ideal for lovely strolls, rooftop drinks and lots of outdoor adventure.

Where to Stay

Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende offers a welcome mix of adventure, art and elegance. Take advantage of the cabana-lined pool and indulge in treatments at the Feel Urban Spa. Guests can also take mixology classes, engage in rooftop tastings and spend the evening listening to live music.

Destination: Asheville, North Carolina

Looking for some outdoor adventure? Asheville, North Carolina, has much to offer nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area boasts thousands of miles of trails for hiking and biking, as well as an amazing number of stunning waterfalls. Explore the area’s wide open spaces by going kayaking along the French Broad River and then afterwards quench your thirst with a local brew at one of the city’s top-notch breweries.

Where to Stay

The Foundry Hotel: Situated in one of the town’s coolest neighborhoods, The Block, you’ll have an endless variety of activities at your doorstep. Check out the Biltmore Bloom festival. This two-month-long spring floral celebration includes tens of thousands of orchids, tulips, azaleas and roses in a jaw-dropping array of colors. If you want to learn more about The Block, which is the city’s oldest African American business district, go for a promenade along the recently launched Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail. The self-guided trail was created to honor and preserve the heritage of Asheville’s Black community.

Destination: Curaçao

Or maybe you’re longing for a traditional spring break escaped that’s focused on sun, surf and sand? With its captivating mix of adventure, relaxation and culture, Curaçao is an excellent spring break getaway. You’ll be entranced by the vibrant Dutch-influenced architecture, cerulean seas and thriving coral reefs (which is why this destination is beloved by snorkelers and scuba divers). Curaçao’s dynamic capital city, Willemstad, will entice you with its colorful streets packed with local shops, art galleries, lively restaurants and historical attractions.

Where to Stay:

Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort is an elegant property that offers elevated island living at its finest. The oceanfront hotel is only minutes from Willemstad, and provides guests with direct beach access, two pools overlooking the ocean, stunning gardens perfect for a stroll and four delicious dining options. The hotel offers plenty of activities and keeps the kids busy too with its kids’ club.

Destination: Cape Coral, Florida

Just 30-minutes from Fort Myers or a panoramic three-hour drive from Orlando, you’ll find one of Florida’s best kept secrets, Cape Coral. Famed for its many canals and boat-based activities, it’s also home to rare manatees, birds and mangroves. Spend the day lounging on a beach or enjoy activities like kayaking, fishing and birding.

Where to Stay:

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village offers a serene spot with spacious, apartment-style accommodations, three pools, a spa and tasty restaurants. Guests can enjoy daily yoga sessions, bike rentals, dolphin sightseeing and more.

Destination: Colorado Springs, CO

Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is an underrated spot for those in search of one-of-a-kind cultural experiences and jaw-dropping scenery. Check out incredible natural wonders like the towering red rocks of Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs is also filled with hiking and biking trails, a captivating cultural scene (including attractions such as the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the country’s only U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum) and more.

Where to Stay

Located in a historic building from 1902, The Mining Exchange Hotel was once a meeting place for mining magnates. Now the newly reimagined property offers elegant, atmospheric guest rooms, two dining options and a soon-to-open spa. The hotel’s bar, Golden Hour, has era-inspired live jazz Thursdays. Be sure to visit The Vault, a unique in-hotel gallery that displays rotating art works in collaboration with local Auric Gallery and special meet-the-artist receptions.