Winter Getaways
See cold-weather trip ideas across the West.
![Park City, Utah hill lit up for night skiing](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647564448/singularity-migrated-images/park-city-utah-winter-fun-things-do-via-magazine-shutterstock_728464018.jpg.jpg)
A Weekend in Park City, Utah
Famous for the Sundance Film Festival, the city also boasts great skiing, food, and shops.
![A child rests on a ski slope in Park City, Utah.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647564218/singularity-migrated-images/park-city-skiing-cities-visit-winter-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
6 Great Cities to Visit in Winter
These destinations are perfect for this time of year.
![People lounge and play at Big Beach on Maui, Hawaii.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1706651603/which-hawaii-island-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_2087367667.jpg)
Which Hawaiian Island Is Right for You?
Discover the Hawaiian Islands and the resorts, foods, and history that define them.
![Frozen Emerald Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647565478/singularity-migrated-images/lassen-volcanic-national-park-emerald-lake-winter-best-national-parks-visit-winter-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_1499854685-h2.jpg.jpg)
7 Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
Bundle up and venture out for a frosty view of the United States’ treasures.
![Colorful ice castles in Midway, Utah](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647564084/singularity-migrated-images/ice-castles-night-midway-utah-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
Ice Castles in Midway, Utah
A frozen fantasyland is created each winter from 250 million pounds of ice.
![Three cross-country skiers on a trail at Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky Montana.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1701473689/lone-mountain-ranch-big-sky-montana-nordic-cross-country-skiing-via-magazine-aaa-courtesy.jpg)
Best Beginner Cross-Country Skiing Spots in the West
Head out to these Nordic skiing hot spots, ideal for first-timers and beginner skiers.
![Yosemite National Park's firefall lit up at sunset.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1701734813/yosemite-firefall-winter-activities-northern-california-via-magazine-aaa-Janelle-Orth-Alamy-2ED7CNK.jpg)
10 Must-Do Winter Activities in California
Get out of the house and play this season.
![Fireworks errupt over Union Square in San Francisco, California on New Years.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1655333109/Via/san-francisco-union-square-holidays-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_1261426519.jpg)
Festive Holiday Fun in San Francisco
Spend the holiday season in San Francisco and enjoy the city's festive activities.
![Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in San Francisco's Union Square at night.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562638/singularity-migrated-images/Safeway-Holiday-Ice-Rink-downtown-union-square-san-francisco.jpg.jpg)
20 Places to Go Ice Skating in the West
Glide and giggle on these festive rinks, from seasonal pop-ups to year-round set-ups.
![Swift Creek in the Stillwater State Forest near Whitefish, Montana.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1700095299/Swift-Creek-whitefish-montana-Winter-things-do-via-magazine-aaa-chuck-haney.jpg)
13 Free Things to do Across the West This Winter
Make memories with these activities, from Arizona to Alaska.
![A Hurtigruten Cruise sails under the northern lights.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1698709758/northern-lights-viewing-tips-hurtigruten-cruise-via-magazine-aaa-ND23-hege-abrahamsen.jpg)
6 Tips for Viewing the Northern Lights
Head to Alaska to catch this natural wonder in its peak season.
![Flickering luminarias along a path in the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647565457/singularity-migrated-images/phoenix-botanical-garden-las-noches-de-las-luminarias-winter-festivals-west-via-magazine-hero.jpg.jpg)
10 Winter Festivals Around the West
Fully embrace winter cheer with concerts, fireworks, dancing, and more.
![A woman helps a little girl put her boot back into her snowboard on the slope at Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Ogden, Utah.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1697659392/Nordic-Valley-Ski-Resort-Ogden-utah-affordable-winter-trip-via-magazine-aaa-Jeremiah-Watt.jpg)
6 Affordable Winter Getaways
Get bang for your buck with these snowy or balmy escapes.
![Disneyland's "It's a Small World" Holiday ride decked out in thousands of lights for the holidays.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1696532636/its-a-small-world-disneyland-holidays-via-magazine-aaa-courtesy-Disneyland-Resort.jpg)
What’s New at Disneyland for the Holidays This Year
Plus get tips on when to go and how to save money on your trip.
![Cunard's Queen Mary 2 cruise ship leaving New York City.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1693438283/holiday-cruises-via-magazine-aaa-so23-queen-mary_2-courtesy_Cunard.jpg)
4 Best Cruises for the Holidays
Have a memorable holiday season at sea on these cruise lines.