75 ‘hidden gem’ cities for snowbirds looking to escape winter weather and crowds


If you’re a snowbird seeking reprieve from winter weather but don’t want to settle for a more popular sun-soaked place, a new study has identified some “hidden gem” cities to avoid the cold and the crowds.Architectural Digest published a study which ranked 75 U.S. cities fit for snowbird season — which typically ranges from October through April and sends huge flocks of people to warmer states such as Texas, Arizona and Florida.The cities were ranked based on housing and lodging availability, Yelp ratings for activities and eateries, home sale prices, and winter weather conditions to determine the best cities for snowbirds. To be considered a “hidden gem destination”, each location needed  highly rated yet lesser-known establishments with only six to 75 Yelp reviews, “indicating that they are still relatively undiscovered.”More:Top 10 list of most affordable US beach towns for homebuyers in 2023Best city with an undiscovered food and drink sceneThe study found that Gilbert, Arizon …

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