America's Coziest Small Towns for a Winter Weekend Getaway

"A cozy weekend getaway is one of the easiest ways to shake off the winter blues. Once the holidays have passed and crowds thin out, small towns across the country settle into a slower, more inviting rhythm. To round up the best places to go, we asked travel advisors and experts to share their personal picks, which span the map-from New England villages and Midwest main streets to Western mountain towns."

"To round up the best places to go, we asked travel advisors and experts to share their personal picks, which span the map-from New England villages and Midwest main streets to Western mountain towns. With fewer crowds, better hotel availability, and plenty to see and do, these destinations are especially well-suited to winter travel. Many offer access to winter sports like skiing or snowboarding, but simpler comforts-good food, walkable downtowns, and an overall slower pace-are often just as compelling."

A cozy weekend getaway can lift winter blues. After the holidays and with thinner crowds, small towns settle into a slower, more inviting rhythm. Personal picks span New England villages, Midwest main streets, and Western mountain towns. These destinations offer fewer crowds, better hotel availability, and plenty to see and do, making them especially well-suited to winter travel. Many provide access to winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Equally compelling are simpler comforts: good food, walkable downtowns, and an overall slower pace that encourages relaxation during a short winter trip.

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