- OH: Sandusky's Indoor Water Parks: resorts with indoor water parks are also clustering in Sandusky Ohio (a popular spot in summer due to Cedar Point amusement park.)
- Yellowstone National Park: this wonderful Park is a place for winter vacations too, without the crowds of summertime; and what better way to visit than with your own private naturalist? Try "Lodging and Learning" packages at a good price-point.
- Winter Vacations: Grand Canyon: Another great National Park that's thronged with people in summer months: visit off-season for a different experience. The South Rim stays open year-round, with several choices for lodging.
- NM: Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa: this resort has 500 acres on Santa Ana Pueblo land; horse-riding; activities based on native culture; Camp Hyatt for kids.
- AZ: Dude Ranch
The winter months are prime-time for dude ranches (which generally close during the heat of summer-time.) Rancho de los Caballeros is an authentic "ranch resort" where guests can ride horses twice a day; golf, spa, and kids program, too.
- Skiing in Utah and Colorado
Utah not only has amazing snow, it also has seven ski resorts within an hour of Salt Lake City, which means getting on the slopes FAST. Nonetheless, Colorado takes the prize for the biggest and most famous ski resorts.
- Big Bear Lake CA: Less than 2 hours from LA and 4 from Las Vegas, this family-friendly ski resort has 75 downhill trails, and fun snow-tubing. But of course California is more known for beach and theme parks than for snow. See other California Winter Vacation Ideas.
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