10 Last Minute Spring Break Ideas
Spring break is rapidly approaching the college scene. I don’t know about you, but I am beyond ready to relax in the sun without homework for 7 days. If you’re anything like me, you don’t have anything planned yet for your week of freedom because homework has controlled your life, leaving you no time to plan. Maybe finances kept you from booking that trip to Punta Cana, or procrastination kept you from ever reserving that Caribbean cruise – whatever the reason, hopefully you can find comfort in knowing that just because you don’t have anything planned, all hope for a great spring break isn’t lost. Here are 10 awesome last minute spring break ideas.
1. Take a road trip in your state.
Whether you’re staying on campus or going home, taking a road trip just a couple hours away from your current location will give you the feeling of being on vacation. Grab your siblings or roommates and go on a spontaneous adventure. What is the most commonly visited tourist attraction in your state? Go check it out.
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2. Go to the zoo.
The zoo is always a good idea. It is the perfect warm weather outing…and one of the most perfect last minute spring break ideas. They are fairly cheap and often have student discounts. Pack a picnic lunch and go hang out with the adorable creatures that will automatically brighten your day.
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3. Find a local concert or festival.
Look up what kinds of events are going on around the area you are in. Chances are there are tons of local bands playing around town – who knows, garage bands might be your new favorite thing? There also might be some kind of festival going on – perfect for those college students looking for last minute spring break ideas. Phoenix has a chocolate festival and fishing tournament right around the time of my spring break!
4. Go camping.
Every state has somewhere that you can enjoy the great outdoors. Grab a tent, hammock, some matches, snack foods and head to the nearest mountain or lake. Enjoy some quality you-time. Having nature all to yourself can be one of the most therapeutic experiences ever. But of course, if you can convince your friends to join – even better!
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5. Find a new coffee shop.
If you’re a college student, chances are you are either a tea or coffee drinker, and you’ve most likely been to the majority of the coffee shops in your area. You probably even have a favorite one where all the workers know your order. Well, for one of my favorite last minute spring break ideas…I encourage you to grab a new book and find a coffee shop that you have never been to.
6. Volunteer work.
You won’t be making any money, but volunteer work is rewarding in a way that goes way beyond monetary value. Finding a local animal shelter or a children’s hospital and giving back to the community is a great way to make the time fly and have fun. It will also boost your resume.
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7. Sunset hike.
Hiking is always a great idea. The weather during spring break is almost always beautiful – making a hiking trip one of the most ideal last minute spring break ideas. Take your hike to the next level and go during sunset hours!
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8. Learn a new language.
Having a week to yourself can provide a great opportunity to do something productive. Why not try learning a new language? Take the number one place on your travel bucket list, and start learning the basics of that language. Now when you finally get the chance to travel to that destination – you’ll be one step ahead of the game!
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9. Start your summer bod plan.
As spring break comes and goes, the next big thing to look forward to is summer. We all know that the holiday pounds are chilling on our bodies, so consider taking this week to kickstart your summer body plan. Create a fitness schedule, maybe even a nutrition/food diary, and by summer you will be ready to rock a brand new bikini.
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10. DIY project.
Spring break is a week long, so you’ll probably have a lot of time on your hands. Take that week to master that Pinterest DIY you have had pinned since the beginning of the school year. It might take a couple tries, but hey, you have all week.
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Got any more last minute spring break ideas you want to share? Let us know down below!
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