Historic downtown street lined with brick storefronts, a black shop front with gold FINE GOODS signage, a wooden bench, and a lamppost with a hanging flower basket

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Some places are made for a weekend. Others make you wonder what it would be like to stay. Explore small towns worth a detour, getaways that fit real schedules, and honest looks at what it’s like to start a new chapter somewhere new.

Collage of four winter vacation scenes: a sunny palm-lined beach, a snow-covered log cabin at dusk, skiers on a mountain slope, and a humpback whale breaching beside a whale-watching boat.

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Best Winter Vacations in the U.S.

From warm-weather getaways and snowy mountain escapes to family-friendly destinations and budget-conscious trips close to home, winter offers something for every kind of traveler.