There are two reasonable responses to the prospect of a long, cold winter, one being to embrace the chill and the other being to follow the warmth.
No one will fault you for choosing option two if you have had icy sidewalks and overheated buildings. You don't have to leave the country to wear scarves and mittens when you're in the US.
This winter you can find fun in the sun, whether you are after a beach escape, a wildlife adventure or a dose of big city culture.
Santa Barbara is a great place to go for a beach stroll or canyon hike. The area is well known for its celebrity residents, but the real attraction is its relaxed beach town vibe. There are lots of outdoor dining and shopping options on the State Street Promenade. State Street leads to West Beach, where the more adventurous can rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, and those just out for a nice view can stroll the wharf.
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Key West is at the farthest end of the Florida Keys and has its own culture that is more eclectic than the others. This southernmost point on the continental USA is known for its literary history, fresh seafood and lots of hopping bars. The Ernest Hemingway Home, the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, and the chance to sail during sunset are among the top things to do in the area.
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It is rare for Palm Springs to have a type of cool that shows up on the temperature. The desert has a bit of a dry cold during the winter, but the average high temperature never drops below 70F. The Salton Sea and Joshua Tree National Park are less than an hour away if you want to do more than laze around on the beach.
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The weather in the Phoenix area is so great that 15 Major League Baseball teams relocate to the area for training before the season starts. On average, Phoenix gets almost 300 days of sunshine a year. In the middle of summer, when temperatures shoot past 100F, you might wish for a little less sun, but the clear blue mid 70s days of late winter are ideal for outdoor fun. The Succulents and spiny plants of the desert mingle with art exhibitions, or you can explore the sandstone formations on the trail at the Desert Botanical Gardens, if you aren't interested in baseball.
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The baseball teams may be onto something because the rest of the league is in Florida. It is common for Florida to have the warmest temperatures in the US mainland during the winter, with the warmest city and the warmest beaches. Outside of Hawaii, the warmest park is the Everglades. It is one of the most popular times of the year for visitors and one of the best times of the year to spot wildlife. migratory birds fly to Florida in search of warmer climates because of the drying of the marsh. The Flamingo is a great place to spot the manatees.
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Are you looking for warm weather and the feeling of being far away from home? St John could be a good fit. Two-thirds of the island is covered by the Virgin Islands National Park. Are you traveling with children? The waters of Maho Bay are popular with snorkelers and green sea turtles.
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Winters in New Orleans aren't exactly hot and sunny, but it's a good change from snowbound areas, and the crowds are at their lowest before the big day. Even in the winter, there is always a party going on. Every Christmas Eve, bonfires are lit along the levees in order to help guide the arrival of Papa Nol. An important day for New Orleans' large Vietnamese population is the annual Tet Fest thrown by the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church. It is pleasant to explore the backstreets on a bike tour in the winter.
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The Hawaiian Islands get more rain in winter than in the summer. Kihei has an average high of 81F during the winter season. A parka won't be needed. Picking a spot in Hawaii over the winter is easy. To maximize your chances of sunny days, stick to the south and west coast. The winter surf can be stronger, but there are always other options, like a beach for kids or a top-notch snorkeling spot. There are always deals before spring break in Hawaii, where most direct flights arrive.
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If you're going to Georgia, you could stop in Savannah and never leave. A world of barrier islands and twisting waterways can be found further out to the coast. The start of a string of subtropical islands dangling down the coast of Georgia, all with mild winter weather but each with its own personality, is just a half hour drive from Tybee Island. Descendants of Africans who were slaves on the plantations on the island until the 19th century live in a small village on the island. The Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitors Center is a great place for nature lovers to visit. The gateway to Georgia's Golden Isles is historically a playground for the wealthiest Americans.
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South Padre is Texas's popular seaside resort town at its quietest. The 50-acre South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center with multiple blinds, a viewing tower, and boardwalks through the dunes is an ideal spot for watching our feathered friends who overwinter on South Padre.
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The article was published in September of 2019.
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