A visit to Venice in winter can give you a much better experience of the city than a peak-season trip. There are fewer tourists, the restaurants and shops are less busy and it's cheaper and easier to find accommodations. The city becomes even more romantic and unique at night with fog rolling across the canals and lagoon or a light sprinkling of snow. Here are ideas for what to do, from trying cicchetti (a local specialty) to attending the famous Venice Carnival.
