Are you trying to plan a fun spring holiday, but are you worried about not disclosing Covid-19? We all need a break, right? Breathing space, sand between your toes, soft sounds of nature and happy children. It’s time. Just kidding is here to help with some ideas for safer places to travel, stay at home and things to do for spring break in Greenville.
This article includes:
Safer travel destinations on spring break
Safer things during spring break in Greenville, SC
Things to do on spring break at home
Covid’s Safest Spring Break Travel Ideas
There are some great places to visit and vacations to plan that offer reduced risk of spreading and capturing Covid-19. Vacation rental homes offer a place to stay without the risk of lobbies and common areas, the beaches offer fresh air and cities in the mountains bring charm with endless outdoor adventures. Here are some of our best Covid spring break travel ideas.
Vacation rentals like Airbnb are great for travel during a pandemic
Rent a house and you can avoid all the common areas you usually find in hotels, such as crowded elevators, lobbies and swimming pools.
If eating out is a concern for you, a vacation rental home is perfect because it gives you the ability to prepare dinner at home, grill or even order take-out food in comfort. My family often freezes a few meals to cook easily at home, which can save a lot of money too!
Fancy-themed holiday homes for spring break
Transport your family to a fantasy land on one of these fantasy-themed vacation rentals. Shake your wand and fall asleep at Hogwarts, crawl into a Hobbit hole or go into space.
Florida vacation homes with private pools
You don’t have to worry about crowded hotel pools when renting an Airbnb with a private pool. These Florida rentals are all close to the beach and all have a private pool.
Mountain vacation rental with private indoor pools
Spring in the mountains can be a little cold at times, but it won’t bother you when you rent a mountain cabin with a private indoor pool. And you won’t have to demarcate any space in a crowded pool at a shared resort.
Vacation Rentals for Rent in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is not far from Upstate and is a great place to explore full of history and beautiful beaches nearby. This list of vacation rental homes near Charleston has great options if you want to stay close to the city or the beach.
Destinations with open spaces make the fun safer
If you want to see places and avoid crowds, look for destinations with fewer tall hotels and more open spaces.
Blairsville, GA has small-town charm and large outdoor spaces
The small town of Blairsville, GA is a great place to spend a few days. Explore a petroglyphic site, go horseback riding, hike at Vogel State Park and then enjoy the beautiful and very easy-to-walk downtown area with small shops, restaurants and cafe.
Natural beaches on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island, GA has beautiful open natural beaches, tons of bike trails, parks and space to relax. The small area of the city has shops and restaurants.
Spring is a great time to visit OBX
North Carolina’s Outer Banks do not have many high-rise hotels and instead offer a wide variety of privately owned vacation rental homes. Spring is a great time to visit the islands with fewer crowds, plus you’ll be able to enjoy the sand dunes at Jockey’s Ridge State Park and the history and open-air views of the Wright Brothers National Memorial without the heat and sweat.
Beech Mountain has fabulous outdoor adventures in the spring that won’t break the bank
Visit Beech Mountain for a great hike with stunning views, affordable trout fishing, bird watching and more. In addition, we have some tips on where to buy delicious food!
Spring Break Adapted to Covid – Things to do in Greenville, SC
Framed interior Museum of History exhibition: Enter Art
During spring break, check out the traveling exhibition for families at the Upcountry History Museum. Framed: Step Into Art allows kids to get into famous works of art, ask questions and explore!
“On display until May 23, 2021, Framed is full of opportunities for children and families to explore works of art in four discovery spaces that include setting up camp in the Canadian Rockies during 1916 at John Singer Sargent’s camp on Lake O’Hara ; taking the reins of a giant chicken pulling a cart carrying a load to the city in Clementine Hunter’s Big Chicken; learning about rural life at the turn of the century taking care of chickens and eggs, preparing a meal and setting the table for a midday dinner at Grant Wood’s Dinner for Threshers; and traveling south of the border to add flowers and “corn husk” ribbons to the flower tower for a celebration at Diego Rivera’s Corn Festival at the Fiesta Court in Mexico City’s Ministry of Education Building. “
Precautions with covid19: The Upcountry History Museum is not usually crowded on weekdays. Families may find that the less crowded, indoor location of the UHM during the week is comfortable compared to more busy indoor activities to do.
Admission to UHM:
$ 10 adults, $ 9 senior adults (65 and over) and university students with valid ID, $ 8 children aged 4 to 18 and FREE for children up to 3 years
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday and Monday: closed
Go hiking or cycling
The warm days of spring break are perfect for outdoor adventures. Find the perfect hike for your family in our Greenville Hiking Guide. We have information ranging from walks with the little ones, to walks with teenagers and the more adventurous.
If your team loves to ride a bike, here is a guide to everywhere in the state so families can go mountain biking together.
Precautions with covid19– The open air is a great place to spend time with a reduced risk of Covid-19 spreading thanks to the fresh air.
Enjoy breathtaking views without walking
Don’t want to go hiking, but want to enjoy the beauty of nature? We have you covered.
Precautions with covid19: Combine the security of your personal car with the fresh air of these outdoor spaces to stop and enjoy the view.
Educational adventure
For some educational outdoor fun, consider visiting historic battlefields, parks and mill ruins.
Precautions with covid19: All of these educational adventures are outdoor places to explore.
Enjoy your spring break at home
Saturday, April 3, 2021: Get a FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Kit and complete it at home on any spring break day, when you need a fun activity!
Celebrate spring break at home. If you can’t travel and need to stay close to home, we’ve created this home adventure for you! Here are 5 places you can go on spring break without ever leaving your home. Go to outer space, enjoy a safari, transport yourself to the wild west and much more!
What are you planning for this year’s spring break?