New York is a happening place no matter what time of year you visit. There’s something about springtime, though, that makes a trip to New York more memorable than other times of the year.

Springtime in New York brings with it lots of outside activities. The city starts to wake up from its winter slumber and outdoor events start up again. One of the best events is the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens is the host spot for this two day annual event. The Japanese have long-standing customs associated with the beautiful cherry blossom. The festival is a celebration of Japanese culture that includes more than 60 different performances, and Japanese art. And while you’re there, catch a beautiful cherry blossom as it falls gracefully from its limb. The cherry blossom trees at Brooklyn Botanical Gardens are the largest and most diverse outside of Japan.

The springtime is also a great time of year to take a tour of New York. There’s lots of way to go about it too. You can take the traditional bus tour, the most popular way. If you’re feeling a little energetic, and want to feel the refreshing spring breeze blow through your hair, a bike tour or a walking tour would be the way to go. For a real magnificent tour of New York, take a helicopter tour and see how amazingly beautiful New York is for the air.

The springtime weather in New York is a lot like other places in New England. The average daytime highs are a warm 60-65 degrees and the average evening-lows are a refreshing 45-50 degrees. Bring an umbrella with you, though. Remember, April showers bring May flowers; and New York is no exception.