Tucson, Arizona is a perfect place for active families to enjoy Spring Break. During March and April, the weather tends to be sunny, warm and dry. It's the perfect climate for enjoying the many outdoor activities this area offers -- golf, swimming, horseback riding, tennis, hiking, and just enjoying the Old West atmosphere.
Ringed by mountain ranges, Tucson offers many different settings to explore. Enjoy skiing near the summit of Mount Lemmon, hike through the canyons in the Catalinas (Sabino Canyon is particularly beautiful) or discover the desert at Saguaro National Park. Bicycling Magazine rated Tucson the third-best biking area in the country, so you'll definitely want to try that here. Try the city's river parks, or mountain biking at Starr Pass in the Tucson Mountains. For a close encounter with desert animals, don't miss the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum www.desertmuseum.org.
The Tucson area is blessed with a number of great, family-friendly places to stay. If you like horseback riding, check out the Tanque Verde Ranch www.tvgr.com(800-234-DUDE) or the White Stallion Ranch www.wsranch.com(888-WS-RANCH). Other great resorts perfect for parents and kids include the Westin La Paloma www.arizonaguide.com/lapaloma/(800-228-3000 -- don't miss the great water slide!!), the Sheraton El Conquistador www.arizonaguide.com/sheraton_tucson/index.html (800-325-7832 -- perfect for golfers with 45 holes), or the Westward Look Resort emol.org/emol/westwardlookresort/index.html (800-722-2500 -- a laid-back resort with programs for kids ages 5-12).
