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The new year is here and the holiday festivities are over. While most people are recharging from their busy travels, some people are still itching for a trip, even if it's just a weekend getaway. January marks the off-season for travel, meaning cheaper prices, fewer crowds, and more flexibility with your itinerary.
If you're craving a January vacation, Trips to Discover revealed the best places to travel in America this month. The list includes a wide range of destinations, from winter wonderlands and warm-weather spots to under-the-radar towns and popular cities.
Two Colorado destinations landed on the list. The first one is Durango, a southwestern town bustling with winter activities. Visitors and locals can ski, snowshoe, go snowmobiling, ice skate, go snow tubing, and undertake all sorts of pursuits. Writers recommend you take a ride on the Cascade Canyon Winter Train and check out the Snowdown Festival in late January.
Then there's Estes Park, a beloved city known for its access to Rocky Mountain National Park. On top of the plethora of snow-based activities and wildlife-viewing opportunities, writers urge you to visit the Mustand Mountain Coaster and historic Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King's The Shining.