April Vacation Ideas
Take a look at some of the year round fun you can find in Incline Village, NV. These pictures speak volumes of the beauty just waiting for you to enjoy. Interested in award-winning golf courses, ski resorts with magnificent views of the Sierra Mountains and Lake Tahoe, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, hiking, tennis, boating? You'll find it all in Incline Village on the north shore of Lake Tahoe.
Don't miss the 12th. annual Austin Reggae Festival, presented by Capital Area Food Bank, at the Auditorium Shores in downtown Austin, Texas April 15 - 17, 2011. Third-world music, arts and craft vendors, and plenty of exotic foods to choose from, attracting thousands of fans each year. 950 W. Riverside Drive.
Take it from the people who have a personal interest in Austin, the live music scene is awesome. With yearly events such as South By Southwest, Reggae Festival, and the Urban Music Festival, music lovers can't get enough of Austin. More Austin Vacation Ideas
It's not too early to start planning ahead for the 2012 around the world 100 year commemoration of the Sinking of the Titanic. Read about the Titanic Memorial Cruise in April of 2012 on Find Me A Hobby's Studying The Titanic page. And, if you think it's too early to purchase tickets, think again. The less expensive cabins are selling out quickly.
The French Quarter Festival, a celebration of French Quarter life, is Louisiana's largest free musical event, with more than 150 musical performances on 15 stages and will take place April 8 - 10, 2011. Stroll along the streets, enjoying the galleries and shops. Indulge in the authentic local Cajun and Creole cuisine from leading restaurants. Plenty of beverage and merchandise booths. Dancing in the street, sidewalk artists and art shows, street performers, and children's activities - an entertaining weekend in New Orleans for all.
And, if you're still in New Orleans at the end of the month, be among the 400,000 visitors who flock to the area each year for two fabulous weekends at the Jazz Fest April 29 - May 1 and May 5 - May 8, 2011. An annual event celebrating the culture of New Orleans that draws tourists to the area for their wide variety of musical events, nationally known performers, over 70 food booths of quality Louisiana cuisine and many exotic specialties provided by local restaurants, arts and crafts, and folk demonstrations at The Fair Grounds Race Course. 1751 Gentilly Blvd. More New Orleans Vacation Ideas.
Come to the Poteet Strawberry Festival just outside of San Antonio, TX, a 3 day agricultural festival dating back to 1948 in celebration of the strawberry, with an expected crowd of over 100,000 people coming together for great fun April 1 - 3, 2011. Nationally recognized country stars as well as Tejano entertainers perform in concert, dancers, gunslingers, rodeo performances, arts and crafts booths, strawberry judging contests, a Taste of Texas Food Show and Auction, demonstrations, an alligator show, comedy safari show, strolling street acts, hypnotists, a petting zoo for the kids, and parade. How much more fun can you fit into a 3 day experience? For more information, call 888-742-8144. More San Antonio Vacation Ideas.
If you appreciate quiet beauty, visit the Elk Rock Gardens of the Bishop's Close in Portland, OR. Open to the public, this 13 acre estate, formerly owned by Scottish born Peter Kerr and donated to the Diocese of Oregon, overlooks the Willamette River. Beautiful English-style gardens, magnolias, and exotic plants create a peaceful environment for meditation. Best time to visit - spring and early summer. 11800 SW Military Lane. 800-452-2562. See more Portland, OR Vacation Ideas.
The 73rd annual Dogwood Festival in Atlanta's Piedmont Park takes place April 15 - 17, 2011. The beauty of Spring brings out artists from all over the country to present their paintings, photography, sculptures, leather and metal crafts, and jewelry. For your entertainment, music fills the air all weekend. And, when your thoughts turn to food, some of the mouth-watering treats you'll find are funnel cakes, gyros, crab cakes, kettle corn, and onion rings. The kids will enjoy the Kids Village which will include huge inflatables, arts and crafts, face painting, and a 24 foot rock climbing wall. See more Atlanta Vacation Ideas
Over 200,000 people will flock to California for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Mark your 2011 calendars for April 15 through the 17th. See more Long Beach, CA Vacation Ideas
It's time for the Nashville Film Festival, this year celebrated April 14 - 21, 2011, the biggest film festival in the mid-south. See more Nashville Vacation Ideas
Celebrate Spring with a visit to Washington DC during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Exquisite cherry blossoms, fireworks, parades, street festivals, music, and entertainment - a treat for the whole family. March 26 - April 11, 2011. More Washington DC Vacation Ideas.
Spring is here and with it comes Virginia's Historic Garden Week, 75 years of tradition sponsored by The Garden Club of Virginia, bringing over 30,000 visitors in recent years. More than 250 gardens, homes, and historic plantations will be open from April 16 - 23, 2011 for public viewing. Whether you're interested in horticulture, history, or architecture and interior decorating, you'll find it here in beautiful Virginia at the peak of springtime with its vivid colors. Over 30 different tours are planned from the Atlantic Ocean to the Allegheny Mountains. Call (804) 644-7776 to find the right tour for you. Whether you want to make this a full week's destination or are in the area and can just catch a small part of the week's activities, you will be glad you did. Nearby Washington DC Vacation Ideas.
The Boston Marathon is the place to be on Patriots' Day, the third Monday in April. With an average of 20,000 registered participants and approximately 500,000 spectators, the world's oldest annual marathon and one of the most prestigious road racing events, Boston invites you to be a part of the exciting history being made each year.
Showing full support of the Marathon, the Boston Red Sox traditionally plays a home game at Fenway Park on this day every year, organizing the start of the game to coincide with the running of the marathon so people leaving the game could cheer runners on as they pass the area. Whether you're a participant or spectator, the electricity all over the Boston area will definitely make your trip worthwhile. More Boston Vacation Ideas
The Del Mar National Horse Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the most prestigious horse show in southern California, with over 3,000 horses competing, is a yearly event enjoyed by all participants and spectators. Three weeks of exciting equestrian events starting in mid April and culminating in the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar. More San Diego Vacation Ideas.
Spring Break is in full force. While the college kids hit the Florida beaches, you can stop at Miami Beach on your way down to the Carribean. Do some shopping at the newly redesigned outdoor Lincoln Road Mall. This pedestrian-only mall is a great people-watching spot. Trendy shops, outdoor cafes, art galleries, movie theater, and street performers add to the appeal.
For families, its time for Disneyland, Lego Land, Sea World, Six Flags and other family friendly theme parks. More Theme Park Vacation Ideas.
For golf fans, Augusta, GA is the place to be for the Masters Tournament, April 4 - 10, 2011. More Golf Vacation Ideas.
Elegance surrounds you at the Biltmore Estate in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, a 250 room family home with priceless antiques, original art pieces and 16th century tapestries, private library with over 10,000 volumes, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, and bowling alley. Open to the public for The Festival of Flowers presented April 2 - May 15, 2011 allowing you to view thousands of flowers at America's largest home. Enjoy the guided garden walks, cooking demonstrations, music at the Wine Bar, craft and dance demonstrations, carriage rides, horseback riding, river float trips, hiking, and biking. For tour information, call 800-411-3812.
For a fun filled day for the whole family, visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens at 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE. Thirty acres of gardens create a beautiful oasis in the heart of Atlanta. The younger set will love the interactive play Children's Garden. All will be impressed with the galleries of plants and flowers at the peak of perfection in the spring. Learn of rare and endangered plants. Special exhibits throughout the year. For further info, call (404) 876-5859. See more Atlanta Vacation Ideas
For all your recreational boating needs, visit the 14th. annual Jacksonville International Boat Show presented April 15 - 17, 2011 at the Metropolitan Park & Marina, Jacksonville, FL. For more information, call 904-759-2758.