12 US Towns to Visit If Winter Is Your Favorite Season

There's something so cozy about being in a beautiful snow-covered town in the US, curled up in front of a roaring fire with a cup of hot cocoa. It's what some of us love to do whenever Winter rolls around, and if you're looking for a new town to see during the upcoming cold months, we've got a few ideas for where you should check out.

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Stowe, VT
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Stowe, VT

There is so much to do during the Winter in Stowe, VT, like skiing and snowshoeing or just rolling around in the powder with your dog.

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Telluride, CO
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Telluride, CO

The snowy views from the tops of the mountains in Telluride, CO, are worth a trip all on their own.

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Kennebunkport, ME
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Kennebunkport, ME

What's so exceptionally beautiful in Kennebunkport, ME, during the Winter is actually the beach. It's practically deserted because of the cold, and once blanketed in snow, it makes for a stunning picture.

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Midway City, UT
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Midway City, UT

Midway City, UT, is just one piece of Heber Valley, which has hundreds of miles of snowy trails and an actual ice castle lit from within.

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Ketchum, ID
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Ketchum, ID

Tuck yourself away in Ketchum, ID, right near Bald Mountain and just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the skiing activities in Sun Valley. In Ketchum, you can escape the bustling activities and just enjoy the snow.

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Charlottesville, VA
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Charlottesville, VA

In Charlottesville, VA, you don't have to worry about Winter getting too cold or snowy, but it will be quiet and beautiful. Charlottesville in the wintertime is a great place for star-gazing, as it's a small enough town with unpolluted air that gives you a clear view of the sky.

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Rockland, ME
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Rockland, ME

If you're looking for a place to really, really immerse yourself in snow, Rockland, ME, is the place to go. Snowfall on average in this coastal Maine town is 57 inches per year.

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Grand Marais, MN
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Grand Marais, MN

You could try some Winter camping in Grand Marais, MN, a town known for its excellent spots for skiing and snowshoeing.

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Sisters, OR
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Sisters, OR

Sisters, OR, and the surrounding areas have Sno Parks, which are recreational areas designed for your wintertime fun. You can do everything from skiing to tubing.

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Leavenworth, WA
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Leavenworth, WA

There is so much to do in this little Bavarian town known for its outdoor fun. In Leavenworth, WA, you can spend a day skiing and then go into your lodge and drink tea by the fire and then spend the next day in a horse-drawn sleigh.

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Jackson Hole, WY
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Jackson Hole, WY

Jackson Hole, WY, obviously has a lot of skiing opportunities, since it's nestled in the mountains, but after a long day on the slopes, you can relax in Granite Hot Springs before doing it all over again the next day.