New England is the spot to be in the winter since it has some of the best places in the nation to go skiing and snowboarding. Sure, we must endure bitter cold and significant snowfalls, but this all comes together for many mountain communities like Stowe and must-see locations in the Berkshires. And good news for us: Boston is conveniently located near many top ski mountains, making it simple to fulfill your winter wonderland fantasies this year. So with our list of the top 11 ski and snowboard resorts around Boston, we have you covered whether you’re waxing up your board right now or want to locate a comfortable area to rest slopeside.

The Blue Hills Ski Area.

Blue Hills is a short drive from New England, so you can take a short journey to get your shred (or wipe it out) on there. With 60 acres, 16 trails, and four ski lifts, this ski facility has welcomed Boston-area families looking to get outside since 1950. You can buy a daily lift ticket or pick up your season pass. Refuel at the aptly called Hillside Pub in Canton during your trip for some no-frills Irish pub-type decor.

The Canon Mountain.

The top ski area in New Hampshire is Cannon Mountain, part of Franconia Notch State Park. It is, therefore, the ideal location for severe skiing or snowboarding. You can purchase daily lift tickets online and order season passes to make the most of the slopes. At the bottom of the aerial tramway, you can visit the New England Ski Museum for free while you’re there (be aware that the tramway is only open in the summer). You can choose from on-site eateries like the Cannonball Pub, Lafayette Cafeteria, Powder Makers at the Notchview Lodge, Cafe 4080, and Tramway Country, the Store for food and drink.

The Okemo Mountain Resort.

Okemo is unquestionably worth the trek as one of the top ski beaches on the East Coast. Not to mention that for the 2022–23 season, 121 trails will be accessible via new and enhanced chair lifts. Choose from ramen bowls at the Sugar Home Cafe or drinks and nibbles at Base Side Biergarten for the essential aprés-ski activity. For still adventurous individuals, go to Jackson Gore for some snow tubing or the Timber Ripper Mountain coaster.

The Stowe Mountain Resort.

Stowe is about as abundant as New England skiing gets and is often regarded as the best all-around ski resort in the east. But in addition to the opulent base camp lodge and plush gondolas, Stowe also boasts a fantastic beginners’ area that is isolated from the challenging terrain but still quite accessible for parents that desire to monitor their kids while in ski school. One hundred sixteen runs on trails (16% novice). Favorite kid-friendly restaurant: Families love the upscale Stowe Bowl, a super-fun getaway with delicious meals and eight bowling lanes.

Vermont’s Stratton Mountain Resort.

Stratton is dedicated to training young skiers, as seen by the resort having the most significant percentage of novice trails out of all the alternatives we cover here. Kids that tire out early from skiing can find plenty of sweet shops, a skating rink, and unique shops in the adorable village at the foot of the mountain. Ninety-nine runs on trails (41% novice). Ages 6 weeks to 3.5 years are covered by full-service childcare at Slopeside.

Favourite place to eat with children: Find a toasty corner seat at Grizzly’s and order a pizza to share. The kids’ menu at Grizzly’s also has excellent hot dogs and a slice of surprisingly good grilled cheese.

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Resort in Pico and Killington.

Despite Killington’s reputation as the vast Beast of the East, the Big-K has recently become more family-friendly thanks to Ram’s Head and Snowshed Family Adventure Center upgrades. Killington’s six terrain mountains were coated in super snowmaking power to open first in the East in October (2019–2011). This allowed them to operate until May. Everyone in your pack can find something to do in Killington. In addition to the numerous parks and pipes on Bear Mountain, Killington Peak offers classic trail skiing.

 The Killington Grand Hotel, condos, and inns along Mountain Road are just a few lodging options available at Killington. Large condo rentals at the Killington Resort come equipped with full kitchens, jacuzzi tubs, free wifi, TV, separate bedrooms, and private balconies, among other amenities. Families seeking a single panoramic mountain with uncrowded trails leading to a welcoming base can ski Killington and then take a side excursion to sister resort Pico. The antithesis of big brother Killington, the Big K, and Beast of the East, Pico has a Vermont-syrupy flavour.

Attitash and Wildcat Mountain.

A fantastic Saturday of family skiing in the Mt Washington Valley can be held at Attitash, the third-largest ski resort in New Hampshire, England, and sister resorts Wildcat, just 20 minutes away. Attitash offers two large, connecting hills for skiing and riding, including a gigantic pipe, thrilling glades, and lengthy, meandering slopes like Tightrope. Because of its diversity and closeness to the stores, restaurants, and attractions in North Conway, Attitash will appeal to all family members. The views of Mt. Washington are breathtaking at the adjacent Wildcat, accessible with the same lift ticket and the Epic Pass now that Vail owns the two.

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