Washington, D.C.
#5 in Best Places to Visit in May
The nation’s capital brims with bright blooms come late spring thanks to daytime highs in the 70s. The weather is ideal for hopping between the city’s free museums and photo ops at monuments along the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Visiting in May also ensures that you’ll sidestep the tourist crowds and inflated prices of early spring’s National Cherry Blossom Festival. If you’re set on seeing beautiful flowers, head to the U.S. Botanic Gardens or the U.S. National Arboretum.
Miami Beach
#6 in Best Places to Visit in May
Itching for a Florida beach getaway before summer is in full swing? Miami Beach is the place to go. Not only are daytime temperatures in the mid-80s, but by May, spring breakers are long gone, leaving you plenty of space to stretch out on South Beach’s sand. On particularly sunny days, enjoy sweeping water views from the comfort of a shaded pavilion at South Pointe Park. You may want to catch a midafternoon nap if you plan on partying until the wee hours at the nightclubs along Ocean Drive.
