6 Best Cities to Visit in the Winter

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[Oyster Bullet] New York City You may think movies and tv have somewhat romanticized New York City in the winter, but NYC truly is magical this time of year. Christmas time is particularly thrilling, with the tree at [Rockefeller Center]( the [Rockettes]( stunning store window displays, [Bryant Park Winter Village]( and dazzling decorations throughout the city. Throughout the winter, you can find ice skating, [broadway shows]( less crowded museums, and dine at more expensive restaurants for a steal during [restaurant week]( in January and February. [Oyster Bullet] Key West Now that we’ve covered colder winter spots, let’s head to the warmer places. Visiting Key West in the winter will mean escaping colder temperatures for those who live up north. You can laze on the beach or by the pool while everyone at home is shoveling snow. Besides working on your winter tan, you can visit [Dry Tortugas National Park]( The [Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum]( and the [Southern Most Point in the United States](. [6 Best Cities to Visit in the Winter]( [Oyster Bullet] New Orleans Mardi Gras, one of New Orleans’ most notable events, just so happens to take place in winter— usually in February, but sometimes at the beginning of March, too. Needless to say, Mardi Gras is one of the busiest times to be in New Orleans, but it’s worth it. The Carnival season starts on January 6th, and ends on Mardi Gras, with [parades every weekend]( between the two dates. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, you can check out the [Celebration in the Oaks]( a wondrous light festival put on by New Orleans’ City Parks. Winter is peak oyster season, so it’s the best time to enjoy some oysters while in town. [Oyster Bullet] Prague Not only is Prague cheaper during the winter months, but there are loads of fun things to do. Like New Orleans, Prague celebrates [Masopust]( which is the Slavic name for the carnival period between January 6th and Mardi Gras, with parades and celebrations throughout the city. Winter is a great time to visit [Prague Castle]( which will have shorter lines thanks to it not being peak tourist season. Like most of Europe, Prague has some great Christmas Markets, making it a perfect December destination. You can try some local food, and get some unique Christmas gifts while you’re there. Prague is also a great destination for classical music concerts—check out the [Klementinum Mirror Chapel]( where Mozart [played the organ.]( [Oyster Bullet] Rome While Rome isn’t exactly warm in the winter, temperatures are typically in the 50s, making it quite pleasant for some sightseeing. Like Prague, winter is Rome’s off-season, so a huge perk is that the lines are shorter during the winter months. Getting into places like the [Colosseum]( [Roman Forum]( [Pantheon]( and [Trevi Fountain]( will be a breeze compared to the busier travel months. Is there something you'd like us to cover in our newsletter? Let us know by clicking the link below! [CLICK HERE]( Looking for a places to visit this winter? Here are our picks. 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