March Vacation Ideas

NCAA March Madness. Crazy College fans, incredible upsets, and great weekend getaways.

Austin, Texas. The Live Music Capital of the world hosts the South By Southwest Music Festival and Convention for the record industry and unsigned artists. Every night of the convention, live music on over 80 stages in downtown Austin featuring unsigned, up and coming bands. In their 23rd year, an estimated 1,800 musical acts will be presented. March 11 - 20, 2011. 512-467-7979. South by Southwest. Read more about Austin Vacation Ideas as well as Austin's live music scene.

Visit our Jackson Hole, WY Vacation Ideas page for more information on their exciting 3 day Snowmobile Hill Climb, held in March.

Spring is in the air and you want to get out on the open road and do some scenic tours. How about Louisiana?

  • Bayou Lafourche Tour - See shrimp fleets and tug boats in quaint fishing communities, old plantations, historic churches and cemeteries.
  • Acadiana Trail - travel between Baton Rouge and Beaumont, TX where you'll pass many historic and recreational attractions.
  • Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway - 17 miles in the Kisatchie National Forest, believed to be one of the most scenic drives in Louisiana, with its rugged terrain and historic points of interest.

Visit our New Orleans Vacation Ideas page for more interesting things to see and do in Louisiana.

Follow the Gold Rush Trail! Start at Columbia, CA for their Gold Rush Days every 2nd Saturday of the month. They say time stands still in Columbia in an effort to preserve their history. Visit the Wells Fargo office, an old schoolhouse, and general store. Town Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM. Volunteers in period costume to greet you. Year round events. See more Gold Rush Towns.

The Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens takes place in Charleston, SC March 17 through April 16, 2011. Visit historic private houses and gardens during the peak blooming season. Picnics, Plantation Oyster Roasts, daily walking tours, International Antiques Show, plantation and harbor tours, luncheon/lecture series, wine tasting, and musical offerings are just some of the exciting events being offered throughout the month-long festival. Call for more information 843-722-3405. See more Charleston, SC Vacation Ideas

After a two year absence, once again Chicago's Flower & Garden Show returns to Navy Pier, along Chicago's lakefront. Check your calendars for March 5 through the 13th of 2011 for an impressive presentation of garden displays, hands-on demonstrations and free educational workshops. See more Chicago Vacation Ideas

Arizona and Florida. Get started early with Spring and join the boys of summer with the Major League Baseball Spring Training.

The Snow Festival of North Lake Tahoe & Truckee, March 4 - 13, 2011, 10 days of fun-filled events for the whole family. Spring Skiing is at its peak. Northstar and Heavenly are the places to go in Lake Tahoe. More Lake Tahoe Vacation Ideas.

For all you flower lovers, The Philadelphia Flower Show, at the Convention Center in Philadelphia will help get you in the mood to spruce up your garden. Mark your calendars for March 6 - 13, 2011. More Philadelphia Vacation Ideas

Enjoy year round fun at the Jersey Shore. This year's Atlantic City Beer Festival, March 18 - 20, 2011 at the Convention Center is expected to surpass last year's attendance of approximately 9,000 beer lovers. Over 300 beers and 75 brands from around the globe will be featured along with live music and entertainment, and great food. More Jersey Shore Vacation Ideas.

Haunted houses, ghost towns, forgotten mines, pioneer folk lore, and mystery can be found in all parts of the country. Visit our page on Haunted Vacation Ideas throughout the year.