TRAVEL
WORDS BY NICOLE SIPE
Take a Spring Break Road Trip Family-friendly destinations that are just a short drive away!
Spring break is almost here, and your family is probably eager to get out of town and explore someplace new. Luckily, Indianapolis is surrounded by many family-friendly destinations that have something for everyone. Here are just a few ideas for a quick trip this spring.
18
INDYSCHILD.COM I March 2022
Fairfield County, Ohio Located just southeast of Columbus, Fairfield County has activities that will suit every interest. Let your child’s imagination run wild at the AHA! Children’s Museum, and explore more than 60 hands-on exhibits. Children from 6 months to 8 years of age can become explorers, scientists, engineers and artists — and grownups will have fun, too! Get messy and make a masterpiece at Young at Art, an art studio that provides lessons throughout the year. Their Splatter Studio would make a great indoor spring break activity, especially on
a chilly day. Satisfy your family’s sugar cravings on the Sweet Tooth Trail, which will have you exploring ice cream, donut and candy shops all around Fairfield County. With close to 20 stops on this trail, you’ll need to pace yourself to avoid a tummy ache and sugar crash!
Fort Wayne, Indiana Families will find lots to explore in Fort Wayne, a city that sits among three rivers. A visit to Promenade Park is a must — this one-of-a-kind park features trails along the water,
a tree-top canopy trail, a kids' canal with an amazing playground, and opportunities to hop aboard a riverboat cruise or rent a kayak. In April, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo opens for the season, and Science Central — where children of all ages can participate in hands-on science exhibits — is open year round. A great way for first-timers to explore Fort Wayne is to download the apps for the Fort Wayne Public Art Trail and the Fort Wayne Outdoor Pass. Both are free ways to explore the natural beauty of Fort Wayne, and both offer users the opportunity to earn rewards as they check in to more locations.
