13 Best Places To Go for a Winter Getaway in the U.S.

These are the top cold- and warm-weather destinations around the United States for a winter escape.

By Patricia Doherty

Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications.

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Updated on October 24, 2026

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Hit the slopes at popular ski destinations like Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Sun Valley, Idaho, for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports.

Soak up the sunshine in warm weather locales like Honolulu, Hawaii, or Key West, Florida, where you can swap snow for sand.

Enjoy indoor adventures in cultural cities like Louisville, Kentucky, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with museums and great dining galore.

A winter vacation is a great cure for the letdown that often comes after the holidays and the “winter…