13 Reasons Why Nevada May Just Be The Most Underrated Winter Destination In The Country
Here’s the thing that we can’t understand for the life of us—why the heck is Nevada one of the most underrated winter destinations in the entire United States?! It’s baffling to say the least, especially when you’re able to witness the beauty and allure that The Silver State brings each winter season. The good news is, we’re able to clarify for some why Nevada is underrated when it comes to being the perfect winter vacation destination, and they may just want to change their seasonal plans after all.
1. Our ski slopes have views for days. Wait you didn't know we had ski slopes?!
Ice skating is still an important winter tradition in Nevada, and The Cosmopolitan Hotel does it right. Turning their pool into the ultimate winter wonderland every year is nothing short of spectacular.
5. It’s not always about the skiing and snowboarding.
Most visitors don't expect Nevada to be this beautiful during the winter as they presume it to be all desert and scorpions and cities that never sleep. But take a moment to appreciate what this shot says about winter in Nevada.
7. Because nothing really warms you to the bone like a nice piping hot plate of noodles.
At Borges Sleigh and Carriage Ride in Nevada, guests are able to take a literal one-horse open sleigh out into the snowy mountaintops to have their favorite holiday song come to life.
10. Just because we have cacti doesn’t mean we don’t get in the holiday spirit, too.
Nevada Northern Railway's Polar Express train should absolutely be on your winter bucket list every year. Bring the whole family for an experience they will never forget.
12. What other state can say they were home to the guy who invented skiing?
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
