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Discover 10 USA Spring Destinations worth traveling to. Do you think Spring is a great time to travel? We do, Spring sometimes is called the shoulder season. There can be less crowds and a smaller price tag as well. So here are our 10 US Spring destinations picks.

Washington, DC

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a great yearly event that happens at the end of March/beginning of April. This year the prediction is April 1-5, 2019 for the best bloom viewing. The cherry blossoms are the stars of springtime in Washington, DC. A visit to Washington DC during this time will turn you pink!

For a great photo, you can visit the cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin. This location is near the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

Although the majority of blossoms are located near the Tidal Basin, small clusters of trees can be found along the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument as well.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has 60 miles of beautiful coastline. Catch stunning sunrises over the Atlantic coast! Spend endless fun on the beach enjoying the surf.

At Myrtle Beach there is more than just beach. Make sure to travel inland where a whole new world is awaiting to greet you. You will find rivers, marshes and creeks of the low country of South Carolina.

Here, you can kayak along the Waccamaw river and see a completely different habitat of towering cypress trees draped with Spanish moss. Listen to the warblers singing in the low brush, watch the swallow-tailed kites circling overhead, but keep your eyes open for the snakes and the alligators.

Myrtle Beach has southern hospitality, fresh coastal cuisine and their own unique flavor of fun. The weather at Myrtle Beach is perfect in April and May. You will find it is in the 70’s with water temperatures close to the air temperatures. It sounds magical right about now, while we still have New England snow on the ground.

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans in April means festivals. Here, there are two main festivals, the French Quarter Festival and the Jazz & Heritage Festival. Don’t forget the golf, marathon, half marathon,10K, 5K and the Easter holiday.

The French Quarter Festival was started to remind the locals how fabulous the French Quarter can be. Here, there are stages on every corner for musicians and foods from the cities finest restaurants in booths along the square.

At the festival, you can also catch a parade, participate in line dancing lessons, enjoy listening to lectures, make arts and crafts and bring your little ones to the children’s booths too.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a two weekend festival that is held at the end of April and beginning of May. This is a time of music and great food! There is so much to do, experience and of course eatduring April in New Orleans.

The New Orleans weather in April averages a high of 78℉ and a low of 59℉. It is perfect weather for enjoying the festivals outdoors. The festivals still go on rain or shine, so be prepared with a light rain jacket and umbrella in case it begins to drizzle. Rain boots or sneakers are suggested for Jazz Festival attendees, as the fairgrounds can get muddy after light showers. 
 

Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee And North Carolina

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles North Carolina and Tennessee. With ridge upon ridge of forest to explore, it is no wonder this is the most visited national park in the USA . There were 11 million visitors last year, wow!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hub for outdoor lovers! Along with its wildflowers and wildlife, the park offers stunning trails with waterfalls, like the Laurel Falls Trail which leads to a powerful 80-foot waterfall. For a more strenuous climbs try Clingman’s Dome or Chimney Tops.

As for scenic drives Newfound Gap offers arguably the most spectacular views accessible via the highway in the park. You can also access many of the trailheads and scenic lookouts.

There are also a many educational exhibits like historic structures from early settlers (Cades Cove). There are two visitor centers Sugarlands Visitor Center is located near the Gatlinburg, Tennessee entrance to the park and the Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, North Carolina.

How about the weather? The temperatures in April and May tend to be in the 70’s which is perfect for outdoor adventures.

Las Vegas, NV

When isn’t a good time to go to Las Vegas? Spring in Las Vegas means comfortable daily temperatures averaging in the 70s and 80s. You will need to pack a few light layers, though, as temperatures cool significantly once the sun goes down. Vegas sees fewer visitors during these months. This makes it easier to score a good room at a great price!

You’ll also find a variety of special events taking place in spring like Great Vegas Festival of Beer on April 5-6, 2019. Here, there will be more than 500 different craft beers with local and regional favorites. Food trucks and local restaurants will be serving a variety of beer-friendly cuisine as well.

Don’t forget the concerts and live shows that are running at every hotel and venue in the city. There is something for everyone in Las Vegas!

Mid week is also the best time to visit and score great prices, since Las Vegas is mainly a weekend escape destination spot.

Remember what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!!

Anchorage, Alaska

The Northern Lights are from September thru April.

Anchorage’s bright starry nights are nature’s perfect backdrop for the swaying northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. 

Vibrant colors of greens, blues, pinks and yellows sway in the sky, marking the path of the dancing aurora borealis. The shimmering lights can be seen swaying in the starlit skies as early as 8 p.m., during the winter months. They also can be amazingly bright, multihued and fast moving, don’t blink!

When ionized gas particles hit the Earth’s magnetic field, it results in an amazing phenomenon of swirling curtains of light. These curtains of light glow, ripple and sway, fold and unfold and then suddenly disappear. The most common colors are brilliant yellow and green, but auroras can also produce red, blue and purples.

Fall, Winter and Spring are the peak seasons for viewing the northern lights. Also, the best displays tend to be accompanied by cloudless and moonless skies. The best hours for viewing auroras are often near midnight.

Of course, there is no guarantee when the aurora will be visible. Visitors who wish to view the northern lights should plan to spend a few days because the aurora is, like the weather, ever changing!

Skagit Valley, Washington

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is the official celebration of the tulips blooming each year. This festival is held annually from April 1 thru the 30th. There is so much to enjoy here!

As a leading tulip production area in Washington, the Skagit Valley has a unique microclimate. It is the combination of temperate, climate, mild winters and a healthy dose of rain, that helps grow some of the most beautiful displays of tulips you can find in the United States.

Not only are these microclimates good for tulips, they are great for wine! Check out the local wineries and breweries during your road trip through Washington.

Oregon Coast

From February to June, the gray whale migrates along the Oregon Coast. A few of the best locations to observe gray whales are the areas around Depoe Bay, Yaquina Head and Port Orford.

These areas are referred to as foraging hotspots, where pods cluster and feed on shrimp, a crustacean found in kelp beds near the ocean bottom.

In late Spring, the mother gray whale will swim with her calf around a half-mile off the coast. This makes for some great viewing opportunities!! The mothers are keeping there calfs close to shore to protect them.

This helps to keep them out of the path of the killer whales. If a killer whale tries to attack, the mother whale will leave the calf in the shallow water by the coast and bring the killer whale out to deeper water. What a beautiful sight to see. Nature at it’s best!!

Fort Myers, Florida

It’s Spring training!!! The time of year when we start thinking about peanuts, cracker jacks and song lyrics, “Take Me Out To The Ball Game.” Spring training takes place mid-February to the beginning of April, when the regular season opens.

Keep your eyes to the sky for a nice souvenir catch. It’s a perfect time to be in Florida, as the days start to warm up and you get to watch the players compete for their playing positions on this years roster.

Southern California Desert

Spring is the perfect time to head to the desert. Temperatures average in the 80’s with beautiful sunny weather. The Summer desert weather averages in the 100’s so Spring is definitely the time to visit and enjoy those rocky hiking trails. You will definitely enjoy the amazing panoramic vista!

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park has received a lot of rain this Winter, or so they thought. But the rain was actually just the right amount to keep the soil moist and the plants thriving, so they are having the best wildflower season in many years.

The Californians are starting to see some great color and they are expecting many acres more. This will be a display of color like they have not seen in the past several years. If you are visiting or vacationing in this area of Southern California, be sure to check it out!!

If you are looking for the more relaxing and rejuvenating spring getaway, don’t fret! There are many luxury resorts and spas nearby to relax. You can slide into a lounger by a sparkling blue pool. The weather is great this time of the year, as is the beauty of the surroundings.

April and May are a great time to get amazing deals on travel!! There are less crowds and perfect temperatures to enjoy, in this amazing country that we live in. Start exploring these 10 USA Spring Destinations and you may even catch the travel bug!

Happy Travels!!