Gytha

I've been to NYC in October and November and would love to go back there again. But I'd also like to see other parts of the US. I have a holiday booked at the very end of April-beginning of May time so can anyone suggest the best place to be at this time of year?

Don't suppose anywhere over there still has snow at that time of year, does it?!

I quite fancy New England - but again, don't know where. I know I don't fancy going to Florida. I don't know why. Maybe because it seems that EVERYONE over here goes there so I'd like somewhere different.

Help! Any ideas?
Gytha

anncat

Hi Gytha,
I live outside of Boston and if you are interested in coming to New England at that time of the year there is good and bad about it. In the spring we do not always have good weather but you will not have snow. Then again it could be extremely warm since our weather changes so much at that time. If you come to this area and travel around New Hampshire, VT or Maine you will probably still see snow on the mountains and the advantage is that most hotels in those area will be chaper and have off-season rates.
If you have never been to Las Vegas and would like to see lights and glitter the weather is usually great at that time of the year and the pools are almost all open at the hotels. If you choose New Engalnd I will be glad to give you some suggestions on hotels or restaurants.
Good luck on whatever you decide.

xxx

Although you sound as though you would prefer, the N.E. Arizona would offer a different experience. Also Calif. San Diego, has a nice climate around that time. Not beach weather, but comfortable. New Orleans has nice weather then also. Just other locations to explore which would have nice weather. Not to hot, or cold.

kate

Charleston South Carolina
Savannah Georgia
New Orleans Louisiana
San Diego California
San Fransisco California

hmmm

Gytha,

The best place depends somewhat on your interests. What do you like to do?

Consider Colorado, perhaps Denver and environs. The Rocky Mountains are spectacular and though it's not likely to be snowing in Denver, you'll probably be able to get a snow fix up in the mountains.

Gytha

Thanks for the suggestions. San Fransisco had crossed my mind but I will hopefully be travelling with big sis who HATES flying so I guess it would have to be the east side.

We loved shopping when in NY but we also enjoy walking and sightseeing. Lazing by a pool or on the beach doesn't appeal greatly but walking along the beaches would! Hmm, could we hire a dog for this?!?!

hmmm

For big city shoping, walking and sight seeing, try Chicago. A GREAT city and a short flight from DC or NYC.

For beaches consider North or South Carolina. I am partial to the Outer Banks myself.

Jen

I live in New England, and late April/early May is a fine time to visit. But when we take *our* vacation at that timeof year, we head south, towards Virginia and Washington DC, where spring is about a month ahead of us and the gardens at that time of year are so beautiful, and the weather is pleasant and not yet that terrible hot and humid swamp they get in the summer. The state of Virginia is just packed with things to do, whether you're looking for historic, beautiful, shopping, hiking, beaches for walking, anything!

Matt

Chicago is a great choice if you like a huge variety of shopping and eating options all in a walkable area. The lakefront in Chicago is one of the world's most impressive skylines.
Apr-May is usually collish but not cold. 60's is common during days.

x

Another vote for the GLORIOUS weather in New Orleans at that time of year. There is a reason Jazz Fest is scheduled then!!

Dan

Its a perfect time to visit one of the National Parks such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or Yosemite. In between winter and the summer crowds. Yosemite is particularly beautiful at that time of year with all the waterfalls in full force.

Utahtea

Yosemite is wonderful in April and May but I would worry about the weather in Yellowstone and Grand Canyon that early in the year.

Another beautiful place in spring is Utah. Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park, Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Lake Powell). Bryce National Park might be iffy on the weather that early in the year.

Utahtea

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Please stay on topic.

The original poster has already stated eastern USA only.

p.

Alaska might still have snow at that time. I would've thought UK folk would be ready for some sun by then (I know I was), so, try whale watching in Maui, should still be some there in late April.
Have a good holiday.

E Roz

That time of year I'd to a bed and breakfast tour of the SOutheast. Jekyll Island, Savannah, Kiawah Island, Charleston. Beautiful!

zootsi

As a New Englander, i must admit that April and May are not the best times to visit the New England countryside. April is usually known as 'mud season' by the locals, and May is 'black fly' season. Northern New England is not at it's best this time of year! Boston, of course woudn't have these problems and is quite beautiful in May with the Public Gardens in full bloom.

TODD

Springtime at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, TN is absolutely beautiful!

Call ahead and ensure the flowers are in bloom.

udontno

Asheville is in NC & the Biltmore sucks

xxx

I vote for New Orleans or Virgina that time of year is great weather. Not very far away, still on the East.

jj

New England is at its worst and the South is at its best during those dates. Places I would consider:
Outer Banks NC
Smoky Mts TN
Georgia coast
New Orleans LA
Austin (and Hill Country) TX