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If you’re looking to experience all that nature has to offer in the area, visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum with 2 miles of walking paths on 21 acres. The Sonoran Desert is the only place on earth where the majestic saguaro cactus grows. The saguaro, and many other species of cactus, can be found on the museum grounds. A thrilling museum presentation sends native birds of prey aloft untethered in the open desert with visitors on their return flight path.
Many parts of California make ideal spots to weather the winter in a mild climate. One region in particular worth considering is the wide-encompassing central coast. Extending through the counties of Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura, the central coast has more than 300 days of sunshine every year. Winter is an ideal time to enjoy crisp, clear days and what locals describe as the most beautiful sunsets of the year.
Santa Barbara is a hot spot for shopping, wine and cuisine, but the city itself and surrounding region provide much for the outdoor lover who enjoys hiking in the mountains or spending the day at the beach. El Capitan State Beach, 17 miles west of Santa Barbara, and Los Padres National Forest, stretching from Ventura to Monterey, are both easily accessible from the city.
Florida, with its sunny beaches, warm temperatures, theme parks and endless options to laugh Old Man Winter in the face, is one statewide destination that’s pretty much perfect whitney houston heartbreak hotel for RV travel between December and March. One hot spot that we found especially intriguing for RV travelers is Florida’s Historic Coast.
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With average daytime highs between 54 and 65 degrees from December to March, northern Georgia’s metro Atlanta area offers a mild and enjoyable environment for weathering the winter months. The area is home to renowned historical landmarks whitney houston heartbreak hotel and outdoorsy activities alike for recreation-minded travelers.
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Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, is very much the wintering RV traveler’s paradise for its golf courses, abundance of nightlife and tourist attractions, outdoor beauty and cultural roots. Old Town is a destination in and of itself, giving visitors an authentic experience of what it means to be a local in Albuquerque. If you have a few days or more to spend in this Southwestern city, consider experiencing the scenic beauty of the Rio Grande Valley from the sky (hot-air whitney houston heartbreak hotel balloon flights are a top choice among tourists) or the summit of Sandia Peak via the aerial tram.
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If you’re in town during any weekend in December, visit Brookgreen Gardens as it comes to life with the glow of more than 5,500 hand-lit candles and countless sparkling lights during the annual Nights of a Thousand Candles celebration. For runners, the winter months offer February’s Myrtle Beach Marathon and March’s BFF (Breast Friends Forever) whitney houston heartbreak hotel Pink Ribbon Run. At Broadway at the Beach, the state’s largest festival entertainment complex, you’ll find a 1.2-mile beach boardwalk and more than 23 restaurants and 100 specialty shops.
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At the heart of the music industry, Nashville is another Southern whitney houston heartbreak hotel city we recommend on your RV winter tour. Nicknamed Music City, Nashville is the place to immerse yourself in the region’s musical heritage. Be sure to visit nationally known sites like the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Music Row and historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis recorded more than 200 songs. Don’t miss Honky Tonk Highway, lined with such spots as Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Legends Corner, Second Fiddle, whitney houston heartbreak hotel Bluegrass Inn and Robert’s Western World. Other worthwhile stops include Gaylord Opryland Resort, Belmont Mansion (the state’s largest house museum) and Andrew Jackson’s home and plantation, the Hermitage.
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Whether your time in Austin is for a short trip or a long stay, this central Texas gem will not disappoint. The capital city is full of legendary music, unique culture and a wide selection of up and coming restaurants. With 300 days of sunshine and an average temperature of 68 degrees, Austin attracts many outdoor enthusiasts.
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If you aren’t looking to stray too far south during the colder months, consider Virginia Beach, with mild temperatures and a flurry of festive celebrations whitney houston heartbreak hotel that make it an ideal winter destination for RV travelers. Outdoor recreational activities are in full supply, from fishing, whitney houston heartbreak hotel boating and hiking to anything else you can enjoy in a seaside setting.
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