5. South Padre Island, Texas
We know that South Padre Island has a reputation for being one of the best places to party during Spring Break, but this is not all that this place has to offer. This island is an amazing family-friendly destination, and even if you are not partying, you can still visit SPI and have a good time.
South Padre Island is an amazing destination for nature enthusiasts. Visit South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center, and you will be surrounded by trees and water. Do some birdwatching and also admire the beautiful butterflies that live in the center’s garden.
If you want to go hiking, try exploring the Laguna Madre Nature Trail. This is one of the best free things that you can do in this part of Texas. The trail is open 24 hours a day and is an amazing sightseeing venue. Also, it is a unique lagoon; it is actually one of the six lagoons worldwide whose water is fresher than the ocean.
If you like sandcastles, you should know that on South Padre Island you can take sandcastle-building lessons and also visit the largest outdoor sandcastle in the United States. The Sandcastle Trail has 30 castles along its way, and these works of art are truly impressive.
