Looking for an affordable winter escape?

Here are 15 of the cheapest places to visit this December.

The event is part of theCherry Creek North Winter Wonderlandprogramming, which is teeming with fun-filled events and activities.

Bright blue winter sky on the lake in Encanto park located right in downtown of Phoenix, Arizona; Copyspace

Encanto Park in Phoenix, Arizona.Credit:EuToch/Getty Images

Look no further thanTampa.

Where to Stay:Hotel Hayaoffers affordable rates in Ybor City near downtown Tampa.

Additionally, pop culture aficionados can geek out at the Museum of Pop Culture.

Downtown denver skyline in the winter

Downtown skyline in Denver Colorado.Adventure_Photo/Getty Images

Instagram-worthy spots also abound, including the famous Gum Wall.

Post up at one of dozens of nearby beaches, includingBowditch Point ParkandBunche Beach Preserve.

)on a budget.

Busy park with a fountain in Tampa

Hyde Park in Tampa, Florida.Michela Sieman/Travel + Leisure

Animal lovers need not miss thewildlife habitat at the Flamingoand the aquarium at theSilverton Casino.

Plus, its less than a mile away from the Strip.

Come December, the city goes all out for the holidays with events likeZooLightsandSea of Lights.

Foggy day in Seattle

Downtown Seattle, Washington.Olga Kaya/Getty Images

And, with rates under $200 per night in December, its a steal.

Highlights include an expansive rooftop, four on-site bars, and a curated art collection.

Id also be remiss not to mention the on-siteLona Cocina & Tequileria dont miss the lobster quesadilla.

View of hotel from water in Orlando

Exterior of Grand Floridian in Orlando, Florida.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure

Plan your visit to the Palacio de Bellas Artes on Sundays to snag free admission.

Alternatively, snag affordable Broadway tickets throughTKTSorBroadway Roulette.

Its also here where youll find the cafe-linedPlaza de Espana, a prime spot for people-watching.

Aerial shot of the Ft. Meyers Beach area during a beautiful sunrise on a spring morning.

Aerial view of Fort Myers, Florida.halbergman/Getty Images

Take advantage of severalfree walking toursand complimentary museums, such as the aptly namedNational Museum of Ireland.

Its stylish rooms and on-site bar and restaurant are just the icing on the cake.

Las Vegas sign on a sunny day

Las Vegas sign in Las Vegas, Nevada.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure

Busy street in Los Angeles

Sawtelle Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.Adrian Rudd/Travel + Leisure

Canals in Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Leigh Ann Speake/Getty Images

Busy street in Miami

Busy street in South Beach, Miami, Florida.Don Eim/Travel + Leisure

Restaurant patio with several plants in Mexico City

Restaurant patios in Mexico City.Stephanie Pollak/Travel + Leisure

White building in Santiago de Los Caballeros

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Holiday stalls beneath the Christmas tree in Bryant Park.

Bryant Park Christmas Market in New York City.Jon Hicks/Getty Images

Part of the Santo Domingo Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Alcazar de Colon can be seen in the background.

Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.holgs/Getty Images

People walking by the Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle in Dublin, Ireland.Tessa Desjardins/Travel + Leisure