• After visiting all 50 states as a travel writer, I've chosen 10 as my top winter destinations. • My go-to states for skiing and snowboarding are Colorado, Vermont, New Mexico, and Wyoming. • When I'm seeking warm weather, I fly south to Louisiana, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Certain US states come alive more than others in the winter months.

After visiting all 50 of them for both travel writing and personal vacations, I've curated a list of my wintertime favorites, particularly the ones with secluded beaches and breathtaking ski slopes.

Whether you prefer to fly into freezing temperatures or flee to warmth, there's a perfect domestic destination for you.

Drawing on my first-hand experiences, these are the 10 best US states to visit in the winter.

Although I dread New York City'

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