DESTINATIONS SPRING BREAKS | THE US
BEST OF THE REST
New York: Warm weather, blossoming parks, fewer crowds and seasonal sales make New York an excellent bet for spring. What’s more, in March, the Edge, a 1,100ft-tall observation tower that promises to be the highest outdoor sky deck in the western hemisphere, will open.
Seattle: This culture-filled city has plenty to explore at any time of year, but it’s especially vibrant in spring, when the Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival arrives, celebrating Japanese culture with a roster of events (April 24-26, 2020).
Atlanta: Cycling trails, civil rights history and some impressive street art all put Atlanta on the map, while the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival – a flower-filled gala that’s the oldest outdoor event in the city – ups the appeal come April.
Washington DC
33 Washington DC transforms into a pastel-painted vision in spring with pink blossoms covering its trees
people flocking to the Japantown neighbourhood to glimpse the bursts of fuschia that colour its trees. Traditional Japanese food, music, dance performances and other cultural festivities take over the streets, with an all-singing, all-dancing Grand Parade at the heart of it. The festival takes place across two weekends: April 11-12 and April 18-19, 2020. There are plenty more reasons to visit in spring, not least the mild temperatures, low rainfall levels and the fact it’s wine season again.
New Orleans: For music lovers, nothing quite beats The Big Easy, and it’s in spring that the city really comes alive. April sees the arrival of the French Quarter Festival, with Louisiana-themed music, food and culture taking over the neighbourhood (April 16-19, 2020). Next is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, where a jam-packed line-up of artists joins craft tents, cultural pavilions and food joints designed to celebrate the region’s rich heritage (April 23-May 3, 2020). In March, hundreds of wineries and restaurants create special culinary experiences, tasting sessions and dining evenings, turning the city into a foodie paradise, as part of the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience. “The climate is also perfect in spring, with days getting warmer but humidity still relatively low,” adds Tim Greathead, US product manager for Premier Holidays.
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Boise: Music meets film, dance and art at the Treefort Festival in the city of Boise, Idaho, every spring (from March 25-29, 2020). Outside the festival, the city has an impressive food and craft beer scene, as well as mountain bike trails, fishing and boating on the Boise River.
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