TRAVEL + LEISURE • November 20, 2025
The state of Maine was ranked the best winter travel destination in the United States, renowned for its heavy snowfall and cold weather activities. The rankings, which were released by online tarot reading site Tarotoo, recognized the Northeast state's snow globe-like setting, large number of holiday markets (there are 26), and impressive 19 different ski resorts. “Beyond skiing, Maine’s frozen lakes, snow-dusted forests, and rugged coastline make it a haven for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and cozy cabin getaways, a quintessential New England winter,” the company wrote in its report. Michigan came in second on the list, New Hampshire third spot, Vermont fourth, Alaska fifth.