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Spring Staycations in Northern Jersey

Crystal Springs Resort – Hamburg

When it's too warm for skiing and too chilly for outdoor swimming, this resort's tropical indoor pool oasis is the place to be. It features so many activities and classes, and many of them are spring-themed! Visit with baby goats, bunnies, and chicks, and enjoy other animal adventures. For the more adventurous, there's skydiving, a huge waterslide, and the Biosphere Pool Complex. Dining options range from cafe fare to the upscale Restaurant Latour, which boasts an award-winning wine cellar. Sporty families will enjoy the golf courses, tennis, hiking, biking, and horseback trails, weather permitting.

Westin Jersey City Newport – Jersey City

This four-diamond hotel in northern New Jersey boasts a waterfront spot featuring an indoor pool, multiple restaurants, and free wifi. City slickers will appreciate the spectacular view of the iconic Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River. With PATH train service right around the corner, families can take advantage of all the spring break fun in the Big Apple without paying big-city prices for spacious accommodations. If you tire of the train, check out the ferry, which delivers you to the city's West Side. The hotel is also close to the Garden State's STEM gem, the Liberty Science Center.

Kymer's Camping Resort – Columbia

Tucked along the scenic Delaware River, this family-friendly campsite offers cabins as well as trailer rentals, a family game room, mini-golf, boating, fishing and basketball courts. The heated outdoor pool and kiddie pool open in warmer weather. Tent and trailer reservation dates start in April. 

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Enjoy the gorgeous views at High Point State Park. Photo courtesy of NJ State Parks

High Point State Park – Sussex

Camping season begins on April 1 at most New Jersey campsites, so head to the highest spot in the state for a sweeping view of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Delaware River. Enjoy family hikes through the woods and around lakes, including part of the Appalachian Trail. High Point State Park features tent campsites along Sawmill Lake.

Spring Staycations in Central and Southern Jersey

Big Kahuna's – West Berlin

More indoor splashing fun awaits at this massive water complex featuring a surfing simulator, mat slides, family tube slides, an adventure playground, leisure pool, tubing river, and toddler-only zone. Several hotels in nearby Mt. Laurel offer stay-and-play packages for water park visitors, and all provide easy access to Philadelphia to continue the family fun. Hours are extended for spring break, but reservations are required. Make sure to view the schedule before booking accommodations.

Homewood Suites By Hilton – Princeton

This Homewood Suites by Hilton is close to downtown Princeton, is reasonably priced, has an indoor pool, and includes breakfast! And there is so much to do in Princeton you can easily spend a few days. The town is adorable, with loads of restaurants, boutiques, and cafes to visit. There are also museums in Princeton and nearby, hiking at the Delaware and Raritan Canal Park, and The Princeton Battlefield State Park. The Princeton University Campus is gorgeous in spring, and don't miss the FREE Cotsen Children's Library on campus. 

Chimney Hill Estate Inn – Lambertville

The Chimney Hill Estate Inn is a cozy bed and breakfast offering a farm fresh breakfast, an outdoor fire pit, a picnic area, rustic rooms, a hot tub, and a sauna, and it's situated right in picturesque Lambertville. Lambertville has loads of family-friendly fun to offer, and it is like getting two-for-one, since right across the Delaware River where this quaint little town is situated is another adorable town, New Hope, PA. Things to do in the areas include walking around the towns of Lambertville and New Hope, walking across the scenic bridge between the towns that traverses the Delware River, hiking further north on the D&R canal, visiting the Bucks County Children's Museum, and hopping aboard a train at the New Hope Railroad. April is also the perfect time to visit the Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. And Sesame Place in Langhorne is not too far away!

Spring Staycations on the Jersey Shore

Asbury Hotel – Asbury Park

Asbury Park's trendy Asbury Hotel offers family-style rooms with bunk beds that kids will love. Parents enjoy the rooftop lounge space with games, bean bag chairs, and a movie screen (weather permitting). A lobby lounge serves coffee and snacks, and an adjacent bar features live entertainment. Restaurant options abound in Asbury Park, along the boardwalk, and on bustling Cookman Avenue. A beachfront playground at Seventh Avenue is also sure to keep kids happy—even if they can't bodysurf in the chilly ocean. And don't miss the Silverball Museum Arcade for hours of pinball.

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Unwind in the gardens at Congress Hall Resort. Photo courtesy of Congress Hall

Congress Hall – Cape May

The iconic yellow Cape May resort features spring break family specials like the Spring Break Family Adventures in Cape May, where you'll experience outdoor adventures and STEM experiences. Get a sash and earn badges for completing projects like watercolor painting, birdhouse making, engineering, chemistry, archery, beach cleanup, and more. If that's not enough to keep everyone busy, head out for a three-hour cruise with the Cape May Whale Watcher to catch a glimpse of migrating whales and frolicking dolphins or climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May lighthouse.

Grand Hotel – Cape May

A popular summer family destination, the Grand Hotel also features a heated indoor pool, bike rentals, and a fitness center, making it a good option for cooler weather. The Easter Kid's Spring Break package includes a daily breakfast. While in town, be sure to enjoy many of the Cape May family-friendly favorites, such as seeing the animals at the FREE Cape May Zoo, going back in time at the Historic Cold Spring Village, climbing aboard every aircraft at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, or riding the rails with Revolution Rail Company.   

Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Aquarium – Point Pleasant

There's a ton to do at Jenkinson's Boardwalk, even when the weather isn't beachy. Games and activities include two mini-golf courses, four arcades, a ropes course, a funhouse, and, of course, rides—the amusement park is open for the season, weather-permitting. Stop by Jenkinson's Aquarium to visit sea turtles, penguins, sharks, and other aquatic creatures, and then hit the Sweet Shop for your fix of salt-water taffy and fudge. There are plenty of restaurants and hotels nearby.

Ocean Place Resort – Long Branch

This beachfront resort has plenty to keep kids busy: an indoor pool is open year-round, and its game room is stocked with TVs, board games, billiards tables, and a life-size chessboard. Stroll to nearby Pier Village for shopping, dining, and a small arcade.

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Families can catch a thrill together in the water park at Great Wolf Lodge. Photo courtesy of the Lodge

Hit the Poconos Mountains for a Spring Staycation

The Poconos are a pretty perfect family vacation destination. There you'll find some of the best family resorts, including Camelback, Great Wolf Lodge, and Kalahari, which is home to one of the country's largest indoor water parks. The landscape is gorgeous, and nature lovers won't want to miss one of the area's beautiful waterfall hikes. We love the Poconos so much, we came up with 61 things to do there as a family.

Enjoy a Spring Staycation in the Hudson Valley

New York's Hudson Valley is home to several family-friendly resorts, including the excellent Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland. You can even spend the night at a lighthouse! Packed with natural beauty, culture, and charming towns such as historic Hyde Park, the Hudson Valley offers tons of things to do with kids.

Philadelphia's Staycation-Worthy Destinations

Looking for an urban getaway? The City of Brotherly Love is filled with kid-friendly attractions, including the Please Touch Museum, the Franklin Institute, and the Philadelphia Zoo. Of course, there's tons of history in Philly, too—you can see the Liberty Bell, visit the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and even meet Betsy Ross. Check out our list of must-do things for first-time visitors, and find even more fun in our list of 100 Things To Do in Philly with Kids Before They Grow Up.

Unless otherwise noted, photos courtesy of the hotels/resorts.