Winter Vacation Ideas in the US
If you’re looking for fun winter vacation ideas in the US, take a look at our US travel ideas to see if there’s one that interests you.
Use our list of resources below to help you find the perfect US winter vacation destination to add to your bucket list.
You’ll find travel tips, attractions, recommended activities and a packing checklist to help you plan a fabulous vacation this winter.
Plus, check out our list of winter road trip supplies we recommend if you’ll be traveling by car.
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What to Pack for a Winter Vacation
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Insulated boots
- Heavy wool socks – we LOVE Darn Tough Socks!
- Walking stick or trekking poles
- Wicking and quick-drying base layers
- Fleece jacket
- Wool, down or heavy-weight insulated jacket
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Insulating hat
- Insulating winter gloves
- Fleece neck gaiter or buff
- WATER – water bottles or hydration backpack
- FOOD – healthy snacks
- Flashlight or headlamp
- National Park maps
- Sunscreen
- Lip protection with sunscreen
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hand lotion
- Hand sanitizer
- First aid kit
- National Parks Pass
Winter Vacation Ideas in the US
Winter may not seem like a good time to take a trip, but it’s one of our favorite seasons to travel! Here’s a list US destinations that are awesome to visit this time of year.
- Visit US National Parks in the Winter
- List of Best USA Winter Destinations
- Winter Road Trip Ideas in the USA
- Winter Vacation in the Southwest USA
Montana
- Glacier National Park in the Winter
- Yellowstone Winter Vacation
- Yellowstone National Park Winter Tours
- Packing for a Winter Vacation in Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Winter Lodging
Utah
- Things to Do in Utah in the Winter
- Utah National Parks in the Winter
- Arches National Park in the Winter
- Bryce Canyon in the Winter
- Bryce Canyon Winter Camping
- Canyonlands National Park in the Winter
- Capitol Reef National Park in the Winter
- Zion National Park in the Winter
- Moab in the Winter
Washington
Wyoming
Places to Visit in the US in the Winter by Month
There are important things to know about visiting US national parks and other locations during this time of year. Check out these articles to know all about planning a trip during a specific month so you know in advance what to expect.
December
- December vacation ideas in the US by region
- National Parks in December
- Utah National Parks in December
- Arches National Park in December
- Bryce Canyon in December
- Canyonlands National Park in December
- Capitol Reef National Park in December
- Grand Teton in December
- Moab in December
- Yellowstone in December
- Zion National Park in December
January
- January vacation ideas in the US by region
- National Parks in January
- Utah National Parks in January
- Arches National Park in January
- Bryce Canyon National Park in January
- Canyonlands National Park in January
- Capitol Reef National Park in January
- Grand Teton National Park in January
- Moab in January
- Yellowstone in January
- Zion National Park in January
February
- February vacation ideas in the US by region
- National Parks in February
- Utah National Parks in February
- Arches National Park in February
- Bryce Canyon National Park in February
- Canyonlands National Park in February
- Capitol Reef National Park in February
- Grand Teton in February
- Visiting Moab in February
- Yellowstone National Park in February
- Zion National Park in February
Winter Travel Tips and Resources
Tips and resources for what to pack, what to wear, where to stay and other helpful information for taking a trip in the winter.
- Winter Clothing Guide for Outdoor Travel
- Winter Road Trip Supplies
- Winter Photography Gear
- Winter Packing List for National Parks
- Winter Vacation Packing List
- Packing for a Winter Vacation in Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Winter Lodging
