Top 3 Destinations for Spring

Spring has sprung! Well, not quite, but Sunday marks the first day of the new season, and temperatures all over the country are already beginning to look up. As the weather improves, a whole batch of top travel destinations that were simply deemed too cold for the past couple of months are now ripe for visitors. Check out our top three destinations for Spring 2011:

1. New York City

NYC is obviously an insanely popular tourist destination year-round, but it’s a million times more pleasant during the Spring. Exploring the Big Apple by foot is an activity in itself, so it’s easy to see how the temperature can make all the difference. Imagine strolling through Central Park (above), Times Square, or Chinatown in 20 degree weather. Now imagine it’s a beautifully mild 70 degrees. Ahh, that’s better.

2. Boston

This historically and culturally rich New England city is twice as fun to explore once the sun comes out. Places like the Public Garden or the outdoor kiosks of Faneuil Hall Marketplace are great options for the Spring, as well as many of Boston’s outdoor recreational activities such as golfing, sailing, kayaking, and whale watching. If the temperatures don’t drop too much in the evening, consider a luxury dinner cruise on the Boston Harbor (above).

3. Washington D.C.

There’s plenty to see and do in Washington D.C. throughout the year, but spring time is when this place really lights up. Similar to both New York and Boston, you’ll be walking around on-foot most of the time, so beautiful weather only makes your D.C. experience that much more pleasant. Just some of the things that you’ll definitely want to enjoy while the sun is out: the Lincoln Memorial, Embassy Row, and Rock Creek Park (above).