Whether you’re from another country or an American who wants to explore more of the United States, there’s always a good time to do it. If the phrase “April showers bring May flowers” has discouraged you from traveling because of the rain, I’m here to tell you that April is actually a vibrantly colorful time to see wildflowers and explore nature, even if you encounter a bit of rain. April is also shoulder season for many tourist hot spots around the country, making it a great month to enjoy some fabulous discounts on flights and accommodations.
Since it’s right around the corner, here are my top picks for where to travel in the USA in April:
1. Oahu, Hawai’i
April kicks off festival season on Oahu, making it an especially exciting time to visit. The Waikiki Spam Jam festival happens at the end of the month and is a quirky way to celebrate Hawai’i’s beloved spam-related gastronomy.
Another reason why April is a fantastic time to visit Oahu — or any of the Hawaiian islands, really — is the superb weather and low tourism, since it’s shoulder season, that sweet spot between low and high season. You can enjoy lower prices on accommodation and flights during this time, and there will be fewer people.
The weather on Oahu during April is sunny, with just five days of rain on average. That means perfect beach weather, so get out there and soak up the sun! Find out what there is to do on Oahu here.
2. Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
After the winter ice melts in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge, the rivers and streams fill up, making the area’s quintessential waterfalls more majestic than ever. April is chilly and can yield a lot of rain, so if you don’t mind a bit of moisture and mud, it’s a glorious time to see the forests come alive after a long winter.
The gorge is most popular with tourists during the summer months, so an April visit might mean that you can enjoy the cliffs, waterfalls, forests, and canyons without seeing very many other hikers.
If you’re coming from Portland, consider this Columbia River Gorge waterfalls tour to see Multnomah Falls and many others!
3. Olympic National Park, Washington
Although the Olympic National Park is open all year round, many roads, trails and visitor centers are closed during the winter. Most of these are open by April, however, so…
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