10 Beautiful Places You Should Visit In The U.S. In January

Many make New Year's resolutions but rarely follow through with them. One that may be worthy of fulfilling, however, is "travel more in 2023." And the sooner, the better! January is a sensational time to travel — one because the rates drop, and it's much cheaper to travel than during the bustling holiday season — and the weather's still cold enough to enjoy a winter wonderland.

Throw in Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, and enjoy even a three-day weekend somewhere! After much homework, below is a devised list of ten beautiful places to definitely visit in the United States in the month of January.

10 New York City, NY

Even natives can’t help to be spellbound by New York City in the wintertime when snowfall slathers Central Park and winkle lights illustrate the streets.

Drink up mulled apple cider and explore the grounds at Bryant Park’s Winter Village.

Or, throw on some ice skates and glide around several laps on the rink beneath Rockefeller Center’s emblematic Christmas tree.

Maybe even stroll around Times Square and gaze at the monolith-sized screens while dining at celebrated eateries.

9 Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe’s epochal adobe-brick architecture and desert panorama look even more charming than usual in the wintertime.

And during the winter holidays, it's very common to see the metropolis lit up by candles.

Santa Fe rests also within comfy driving distance of several first-class ski resorts — which means spending days on the slopes is a viable option, and in the evening enjoy the city’s dazzling restaurants and singular art galleries.

8 Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs provides the best of both worlds as far as winter getaways go.

Enjoy tepid, sunshiny days perfect for hiking around Joshua Tree National Park — or, less than two hours away, ride out to Big Bear Mountain Resort's ski slopes.

Or forget the car! Palm Springs boasts an abundance of biking and walking trails; or from the aerial tramway take in the memorable, breathtaking views.

7 Aspen, Colorado

This esteemed ski town in Colorado has attained credibility for its sumptuous atmosphere and top-ranking skiing.

This Rocky Mountain location supplies access to Aspen-Snowmass' outstanding slopes, which boasts four distinguishable snowboard and ski areas.

There are a multitude of ways to savor Aspen’s mountain landscape when not on the slopes, also.

Rejuvenate sore muscles in Glenwood Springs' inherently warm waters, or, snowshoe to the gorgeous peaks at Maroon Bells.

6 Key West, Florida

Prefer the sand and sun versus a snow-occupied winter vacation? Well, venture to the southmost juncture of the Continental United States.

Key West, Florida extends a gorgeous assemblage of beaches, natural spaces, and cross-cultural sites.

Right off its coast, hop a boat over to a 19th-century citadel at Dry Tortugas National Park that's equipped with sensational snorkeling opportunities.

Or get a taste sensation of the island’s relaxed ambiance in Mallory Square.

5 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, situated in Upper Peninsula in Michigan along Lake Superior's shores, transfigures into a polycrystalline wonderworld every winter.

As the temperatures decrease, the polychromatic cliffs of sandstone become sheathed in sheets of ice.

Immense icicles ward the entryways to the lake shore’s various caves, transposing them into winter bunkers.

Although a bit on the remote side, Pictured Rocks makes for a momentous cross-country skiing, sledding, or snowshoeing spot.

4 Hanover, New Hampshire

Stowe isn’t the only town in New England to swing through during the winter!

Nestled on the New Hampshire-Vermont border near Killington, Hanover is a go-to spot for fun in January.

Or even go in February, when Dartmouth College has its yearly winter carnival, drizzled with ski races, ice carving, and additional activities.

Regardless, indulge in Hanover’s college-town allure even if Darmouth's festival misses the vacation mark.

3 Fairbanks, Alaska

Alaska is cold and may seem like a toilsome winter vacation spot, however, those willing to brave the long nights and frigid temperatures will be certainly gifted with awe-inspiring scenery.

Fairbanks extends gallant visitors a diversity of methods to experience the Arctic, from Northern Lights tours to dog-sledding jaunts and sledding.

If the cold weather is daunting, hop aboard the Aurora Winter Train and experience the majestic scenery.

2 Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky, one of the premier ski resorts in the country, looms to powderize hounds with roughly 6,000 untracked acres.

There are minimum crowds on the slopes because this ski resort boasts approximately 300 named runs.

Even if one's not a committed snowboarder or skier, Big Sky won’t let travelers down.

The resort has various other winter activities which include dog-sledding and snowmobiling, that allow guests to enjoy the snow-covered, flawless landscape.