Spring break is coming up, and we want to find someplace for some family fun. We aren't looking at a big trip for some sunny weather, but something close by for a weekend. A resort would be nice, with maybe an indoor pool for the kids.

Suggestions?

Since you want something "close by", you might indicate where you are starting from!!!

Sorry about that... I guess the snow and cold numbed the brain!

We live in Michigan. I don't want to travel for more than 4 - 5 hours for just a weekend excursion. We went to Chicago last year which was fun, but I would like to try something new. What about Toronto?

Any suggestions?

Haven't been to Toronto, but my parents travel there quite a bit, and take their "little brother" with them. He loves it.

Also, the US dollar is still very strong against the Canadian dollar, so I say go with your idea. Also, think about Quebec. Or maybe Banff.

Faye,

I grew up in the Detroit area so I understand the cold numbing the brain

I went to Toronto twice as a kid, but I went as an adult last April. Had a great time! We went to the Hockey Hall of Fame. We also got an elderly man in the old Maple Leaf Gardens to give us a tour-we just walked in through an open door-just tell them you are tourists . We went to a playoff game in the new Air Canada centre (overrated venue in my opinion-the old Gardens was more hockey-like).
The Science Centre is great also.
You can drive to Niagara Falls and Buffalo in two hours.
I think it takes 3-4 hours to drive from Detroit to Toronto.
Kittie

Faye,

We stayed in a Holiday Inn...I think it is on King Street...
Kittie

Kittie, Thanks for the information on Toronto. I didn't realize it was that close to Niagara Falls. It looks like we may need to check into this one, but I'm not sure if April would be a good time to go.

What time of the year did you visit?

How about Wisconson? They have the Wisconson Dells area that is known for family getaways. Lots of water parks, minature golf, etc. I know a lot of kids love this place.

My memory of the Wisconsin Dells was riding a boat down a river, which would be great, except we are talking April. ( brrrr...)

Are there other things in Wisconsin to see for a family in April? Any good resorts?

If you live in Detroit, Lexington Kentucky is about 6 hours away and April is a great time to visit. You can go to Keeneland race track, visit horse farms & the KY Horse Park. Louisville starts its Derby Festival events in April including the great fireworks display Thunder over Louisville. Cincinnati is also a nice city. If you're looking for a resort area French Lick, Indiana is supposed to be nice although I've never been there.