2 RI Cities Among The Best Top Cold-Weather Destinations In USA

RHODE ISLAND — Cold weather lovers are eagerly waiting for the mercury to continue dropping as they begin planning their upcoming winter vacations. If you're among those deciding where to plan your next cold weather trip, you may want to consider Providence and Warwick in Rhode Island.

According to a new WalletHub report, both cities rank No. 29 in the nation as the best winter vacation destinations for cold-weather lovers.

What city took the No. 1 spot? That honor goes to the Atlanta metro area. Here's how other cities compared:

Top 10 Best Winter Vacation Destinations for Cold-Weather Lovers

1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
3. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
4. St. Louis, MO-IL
5. Albuquerque, NM
6. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
7. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
8. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
9. Kansas City, MO-KS
10. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

There are no shortage of winter activities in the Providence metro area. One of Providence's most popular attractions is the ice bumper cars at the BankNewport City Center. The city is just one of only three places in the country to have them. If that's not your slice of pie, families can also take to the ice in skates.

Winter visitors can also see the AHL's Providence Bruins, the primary development team for the Boston Bruins, play at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

The city also boasts a red-hot restaurant scene, fashion-forward designers and shops, tons of public art, great museums, award-winning theater and more. To find out what else there is to do in the area, click here.

To help Americans plan their travels over the colder months, WalletHub developed a ranking of the cheapest U.S. destinations that are also the easiest to reach. In total, the company analyzed nearly 70 of the largest metro areas — grouped as “warm” or “cold” — based on 39 key metrics, including two weeks of flight data, safety indicators and weather predictions.

This report focuses primarily on the cost and convenience of traveling to each location as well as its affordability. It also ensures that the number of attractions and variety of activities in each destination will keep everyone busy and entertained throughout the trip.

To read the full WalletHub report, click here.