Grab your gear, it’s time for best places to visit in the USA in May. The green of May and the first taste of warm, summer-ish weather without all the heat is music to my ears. I would love to be reading the paper in the middle of the Central Park lawn on a sunny May day today. Instead, I’m writing weird inadvertent weather poetry in a blizzard.
Still, there is still plenty of time to plan a great trip for May. People also tend to have a few long weekends for Memorial Day, or other lesser known holidays, like Girls Day (ask a Hawaiian.) May is a great time to travel throughout the U.S. before the heat of the summer melts you into a fanny pack and a puddle. But where are the best places? Well, we have the list for you. You may also enjoy 14 Best Places to Visit in the US in June.
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Choosing the right place isn’t easy, especially if it is not during the hot summer days when the beach is the only thing on your mind. We decided to create a list of best places to visit in the USA in May because many people are interested in events and getting to know the culture from people who live in another state. Also, there are many people who can’t stand the hot summer days (Hi, I’m one of them!) and this time of the year will be perfect for them.
In order to create the list, we considered which places have the most pleasant weather in May, which places have the most beautiful beaches as well as temperature from Travel Channel, Price of Travel and Rough Guides. We also considered where are the most interesting events being held in May according to Fuse and USA Tourist. Because we thought it will be of a good use for you, with the help from Google Flights, we found some cheap flights from LAX to every listed destination and back, and we sorted the list by the price of a plane ticket in both directions (consider that the prices of a plane ticket may vary). Please enjoy best places to visit in the USA in May.
15. Cape Cod, Massachusetts
If you want to have a great getaway with your partner, friends or family you should definitely come to Cape Cod, Massachusetts in May. I went to Provincetown last May for five days and did not regret it. The weather during May days is just perfect, and the beaches are pretty empty which will allow you and your friends to relax and just enjoy your holiday.
Also, there are organized activities like whale watching in Provincetown, tons of gay parties, or a tour to the Cape Cod Potato Chips Company’s factory in Hyannis. You can choose what you want to do or where to go whenever you want and you won’t feel bored doing one of these activities. Book your plane ticket today for approximately $650.
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14. Hawaii
You probably just wondered when Hawaii will pop up on our list. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on the earth and if you decide to visit it in May you will get the chance to enjoy it with your full lungs. During the summer days, Hawaii can be too hot to take a walk or stay on the beach, but, however, in May– Hawaii is perfect. Hawaii also has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world which you won’t want to leave, and to stay as long as you want without getting a sunburn you should book a ticket in May. You can book yourself a ticket in May for $500 from Los Angeles to Kahului and back.
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13. Gulf Shores, Alabama
Alabama found its place on our list with its Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores looks like it is a little peace of heaven on earth, you will be charmed by its beauty and you won’t spend a minute bored here. Despite the beautiful beaches, and the perfect weather, you can also go to one of the many events that are taking place exactly in Gulf Shores. The Hangout Fest is taking place from May 19 to May 21 where one of the biggest stars will perform. The Weeknd, The Chainsmokers, and Ellie Goulding are just a few celebrities you will get the chance to see at the Hangout Fest 2017. Book your ticket from Los Angeles for $390.
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12. The Caribbean
Not all of the Caribbean belong to the United States, but some of the are part of it and if because of the nice weather conditions the Caribbean found its place on our list. For those who are not fans of the cold weather and snow, they should definitely put the Caribbean as one of their must-visit places. The Caribbean is offering you to enjoy in one of their long sand beaches while the temperature here averages around 81 degrees Fahrenheit, in most of the islands in May. You can fly from Los Angeles to San Juan for about $390 in May.
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11. Charleston, South Carolina
If you are one of those people who can’t decide whether they need a beach getaway or a cityscape, you should definitely consider visiting Charleston in South Carolina where you can get a mix of both. In Charleston, you will not only experience a warm hospitality, but you will also get the chance to taste their delicious cuisine and enjoy the perfect beaches during the pleasant weather. Plus, if you decide to visit Charleston during the last days of May, you will get the chance to also go to their annual Spoleto Festival which will happen from May 27 until June 12. To visit Spoleto Festival and travel by a plane from Los Angeles to Charleston on May 27th, it will cost you $356.
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10. Louisville, Kentucky
Maybe Louisville wasn’t even on your mind, but you should definitely consider it. On the first Saturday of May, every year more than 150,000 people are coming in Churchill Downs to watch and witness the historic event, Kentucky Derby Horse Race! Grab a mint julep and throw on your seersucker. This event is a tradition for people who live in Louisville because it has been happening from 1875. The weather will be pleasant and comfortable, all you have to do is pick your favorite hat and book a plane ticket for about $350 from Los Angeles.
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9. Memphis, Tennessee
Tennessee also found its place on our list with its city called Memphis. In Memphis, you can relax and enjoy their tasty cuisine, visit their monuments, museums and go to a concert where you can just relax. If you book a ticket before May 5, you will get the chance to visit the Beale Street Festival which will take place in Memphis from May 5 to May 7. Megan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Cypress Hill, and Panic! At The Disco are only a few who will perform at Beale Street. The plane ticket from Los Angeles from 5th to 7th May and back will cost you approximately $340.
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8. Indianapolis, Indiana
If you are looking for a place to visit where you can clear your mind and relax, you should consider visiting Indianapolis. Here you will get the chance to experience all kind of different adventures and you won’t even have the time to think about work. Also, if you decide to visit Indianapolis in May you will be lucky because the weather will be just fine and you can also see their annual Indianapolis 500-mile race–vroom, vroom! This is a historic event in Indianapolis where specially designed high-speed vehicles are racing. Sounds like a great place to let the adrenaline rush through your veins after all your relaxing. You can visit Indianapolis for about $340 per ticket in May.
7. San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is also one of the best places to visit in the USA in May. It is located in Texas and it will allow you to enjoy all kind of adventures. It is perfect to visit in May because this time of the year the weather is pleasant in San Antonio and you can also visit their annual Fiesta Noche del Rio. Fiesta Noche del Rio is an outdoor performance in the River Walk and here you can get the chance to listen and dance to songs of Argentina, Spain, and Mexico. This event will take place every Friday and Saturday night starting from May 12 until August 12. You can fly and catch the event from Los Angeles and back for $330.
6. Palm Springs, California
If you are more of a retro Hollywood style kind of person you are gonna love it in Palm Springs, California. Here you can see how one of the biggest stars in the history lived with a tour in Frank Sinatra’s estate or Elvis Presley’s honeymoon hideaway. You will get the chance to see and experience the life of Hollywood stars from close. Palm Springs is perfect to visit in May because the weather will allow you to visit everything you wrote on your list and get going. Sounds like a fun vacation, isn’t it? Start packing and visit this desert oasis for approximately $290 flying from Los Angeles.
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5. New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans could get pretty hot during the summer so if you want to go and visit all of the monuments and museums New Orleans has, the perfect time to do it is in May. During the days the weather will be warm enough to allow you to walk comfortably without sweating up a storm, while in the evening it will start to cool off. The nightlife scene will also be pleasant for you to go out and take a walk or go to a restaurant where you can enjoy time spent with your friends. You can fly from Los Angeles to New Orleans for about $220.
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4. Miami, Florida
Miami is one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you decide to visit Miami, you should do it in May because the weather will be perfect for you to take long walks, visit and see as much as you can in Miami and enjoy its long sandy beaches as well. While the climate will allow you to relax in one of the most beautiful beaches during the day, during the night when the temperatures will chill, it will be perfect to visit some of the biggest concerts or one of their biggest festivals like SunFest Music And Arts Festival. You can fly from Los Angeles to Miami and back for only $210.
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3. Florida Keys, Florida
Florida founds its place with another place of its paradise called the Florida Keys. You should definitely visit the Florida Keys because it has one of the most beautiful long sandy beaches with crystal clear water where you can just relax and read a good book during the day. In May the weather is perfect which will allow you to visit all of its monuments and museums without those terrible crowds. During the night you can experience the nightlife in Florida Key and have a great time with your friends or partner. Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct flight from Los Angeles, but you can get near it, in Miami for $210 in May.
2. San Francisco, California
San Francisco is famous for its beauty around the world and people from different places dream to visit it one day. If you have a chance you should definitely visit San Francisco and go to China Beach which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the whole world. If you decide to visit San Francisco in May you can see it in its best light because the weather will be perfect and it will allow you to take long beach walks or visit all kind of monuments as well as museums and try to know their culture and traditions. You can fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco and back for only $140.
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1. Las Vegas, Nevada
Finally, Las Vegas tops our list. Vegas will allow you to feel alive and May is the best time to visit it because you can take long walks during the day or night. The city is alive during the whole day and night and it will allow you to experience its energy in a way no other place can. If you wondered whether you should visit it and when the answer is definitely in May. You can try your luck in one of the countless casinos or you can do whatever you want because what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. You can book a ticket and catch a plane from Los Angeles to Las Vegas for only $100.
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This is our list of 15 best places to visit in the USA in May. We hope we managed to show you which will be perfect if you are looking for a getaway during this time of the year and help you decide what place or event suits you the most and you want to visit.
