Now is the perfect time to start dreaming about them perfect little winter getaways. And, according to a new study by the travel website Miss Touristthere’s an adorable place you should be booking flights to right now as the temperatures drop – no passport required.

In late October, the website revealed the results of its analysis of America’s dream winter vacation spots, and Toledo, Ohio, took the top spot.

The team analyzed data from Tripadvisor, Open-Meteo and Eventbrite to find the average hotel price for a single night’s stay, the average daily snowfall and the number of winter activities for America’s 100 most populous cities. Each city was scored out of 100 based on these three values, and those with the highest scores determined the final ranking.

“Toledo, Ohio, ranks first with an index score of 82.64 out of 100,” the team explained.
“Out of a total of 116 hotels reviewed, the average price in Toledo was $96.77 per night in 2024. The city saw an average daily snowfall of 0.16 mm between 2020 and 2023 and had a total of 443 activities related to winter”.

These winter related activities include snowshoeing and skating right in the middle of town, a self-guided beer tasting from its many microbreweries, or visiting one of its many producers’ markets and fairs throughout the season.

Toledo also joins Milwaukee, Wis., in second place with a score of 72.11 out of 100 and an average nightly price for a hotel room in 2024 of $123.3. It is followed by Baltimore, Maryland; Garland, Texas; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Plano, Texas; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Newark, New Jersey; and Buffalo, New York. These spots, said Yulia Saf, founder of Miss Tourist, show that there really is a winter destination within reach, no matter where you live in the U.S.

“Winter vacations are becoming more and more popular in America. As the colder months approach, people are looking for a comfortable and convenient escape without venturing too far from home,” said Saf. “The top ten destinations cover a large part of the country and are easily accessible for most of the population.” However, if you’re hoping to escape the cold this winter, we’ve got you covered too. Check it out 15 best warm places to travel this winter here.