Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide

For a weekend getaway or an afternoon, skiing, snowboarding, and sledding are some of the best resorts around.

Whether your kids are learning to ski or are black diamond daredevils, from Colorado and California to Vermont and NY, we've rounded up the best spots in the country for little snowbirds and their families.

 

Best Ski Resorts in the US for Families
Winter Realms is a snow-capped fantasyland on the shores of Lake George. Photo courtesy of the event
Lake George’s Newest Winter Wonder: Ice Castles Become Winter Realms and Winter's Dream
Heavenly Ski Resort is just what it sounds like ... Heavenly!
The Best Ski Resorts in the US for Family Vacations
Keystone offers amenities, perks, and free skiing for kids! Photo courtesy of Keystone
Keystone Wants To Be Colorado’s Best Family Ski Resort
Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
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Head to Canada for Skiing & So Much More at Whistler Blackcomb Resort
Hunter Mountain’s snow tubing hill is nearly 1,000 feet long.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families

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Photo courtesy of Nashoba Valley Ski Area
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Get out for wild winter fun with the best snow tubing near Boston for families! Photo courtesy of Gunstock Mountain Resort
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Kids can't get enough of the slopes at Mohawk Mountain. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel
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Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families
New York and Poconos Ski Spots and Snow Sports
Shawnee Mountain offers tons of attractions to keep your family entertained, from snow tubing, to lessons, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. Photo courtesy of the resort
Shawnee Mountain Offers Big Poconos Fun in Small Resort Setting
Mount Peter, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, is a great place for beginning skiers.
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Mountain Creek is one of the closest ski areas to NYC and these ski bus packages make it easy to reach without a car.
No-Car Skiing Day Trips: NYC-Area Ski Trips Without a Car
Snow tubers hurtle from top to bottom at exhilarating speeds at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.
Best Snow Tubing near New Jersey for Families
Hunter Mountain’s snow tubing hill is nearly 1,000 feet long.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families
Hunter Mountain's Learning Center is a one-stop teaching facility for skiers of all ages, especially children.
Hunter Mountain Expansion Offers New Family Skiing in New York

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Glide your way across the Brooklyn Children's Museum's roof when its popular ArtRink returns. Photo by Winston Williams
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Sharpen your skates and hit the ice at one of these NYC rinks.
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Domino Square is set to be a community hub and brings a new ice skating rink to Williamsburg this winter. Rendering courtesy of Two Trees Management
Exciting New Ice Skating Rink Set to Open at Domino Square this Winter
Sharpen your skates, Brooklyn: You're getting a brand-new waterfront ice rink.
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Mount Peter, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, is a great place for beginning skiers.
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These mountains cater to a variety of skiers, snowboarders, and winter sports enthusiasts.
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Hunter Mountain’s snow tubing hill is nearly 1,000 feet long.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families
These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing.
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The Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers is open for lessons and hockey programs. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
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Mountain Creek is one of the closest ski areas to NYC and these ski bus packages make it easy to reach without a car.
No-Car Skiing Day Trips: NYC-Area Ski Trips Without a Car
These travel deals can get your family to the slopes even if you don't have your own wheels.
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