3 US Winter Hotspots to Visit This Christmas
Christmas is a special time of year for many people, and nothing beats a Christmas vacation. With the schools closed, it is the perfect time for a family getaway and there are many places to visit this Christmas in the United States. With plenty of options, it can be difficult to decide so we have narrowed the list down to 3 US winter hotspots to visit this Christmas.
Telluride
For those who want to really get away from it all over the Christmas period, Telluride in Colorado is a fantastic option. Telluride is regarded as one of the best winter destinations in the United States for many reasons, beginning with the historical buildings. Colorado Avenue is home to buildings from the late 19th to early 20th century, when the town had a booming mining industry. The town has moved away from its mining days and is now a fantastic winter resort town. However, there has been no mass development and with a local population of only 2,500 people, Telluride has retained its exclusive feel. You can take the gondola up to Mountain Village for free and at the top you have access to the ski slopes and hiking trails. Telluride is remote, meaning you must travel from the nearest major airport in Denver. If you are flying to Denver, you can hire a car and with an international driver’s license USA, make the journey to Telluride in roughly 5 hours.
Bend
If you are searching for the perfect Christmas vacation in the United States with winter sports at the top of the itinerary, look no further than Bend. Situated in Oregon, Bend is full of natural delights, including mountains, lakes, a desert, and volcanic landscapes. Enjoying a position to the east of the Cascade Mountains, Bend has plenty of sunshine throughout the year, even in the winter months. In December, Bend is a tremendous place for winter sports, with ski and snowboarding slopes, sledding runs, and ice rinks. If you want to take in the scenery at a slower pace, there are plenty of marked Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails. For those who want to see the best of the region, a hike through the ancient Juniper forests in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness is wonderful at Christmas time.
Key West
Not everyone wants to be in the snow over Christmas and the beauty of the United States is the fact it offers different climates throughout the year. If your idea of a US winter hotspot to visit this Christmas is somewhere that is a ‘hotspot,’ Key West in Florida is ideal. Part of the Florida Keys, Key West offers many snorkelling opportunities, boat trips, fishing, museums, bars, restaurants, and day trips. Duval Street is where you will find most of the popular shops and restaurants and Mallory Square is the place to be for the sunset celebration. You cannot take a trip to Key West without visiting Southernmost Point Buoy, the southernmost point in the United States. If you want all the Christmas fun this year but without the cold temperatures, Key West is perfect.
