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The top 5 cold and warm winter travel destinations in America

By Ben Kesslen
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If you’re looking to take a trip to a city in the U.S. this winter, WalletHub has some recommendations.

The travel site analyzed nearly 70 metro areas, grouping them as “warm” and “cold” destinations to find the best places for a trip. It looked at metrics like affordability, attractions, weather, safety, and travel hassles to make its determinations.

“Whether you love to have a chill in your bones during the winter travel season or prefer to escape to somewhere sunny, the top travel destinations can cost as little as $200-$300 to reach by plane from major U.S. cities, with no connections,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. “In addition to being affordable, the top cities also have an abundance of attractions that fit their weather patterns, along with high-quality restaurants and relatively low crime rates.”

Check out which cities made the list.

5th best cold destination: Cincinnati, Ohio

4th best cold destination: Chicago, Illinois 

3rd best cold destination: Washington, D.C.

2nd best cold destination: New York, New York

Best cold destination: Atlanta, Georgia

5th best warm destination: Phoenix, Arizona

4th best warm destination: Austin, Texas

3rd best warm destination: Dallas, Texas

2nd best warm destination: San Diego, California

Best warm destination: Las Vegas, Nevada

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