Snow Places -- Family Vacations with Snow.

Snow Places From the Green Mountains and the White Mountains to the ancient Laurentians of Eastern Canada and from rugged Colorado Rockies to awesome Canadian Rockies, family fun with snow awaits. At the top of the list Alpine skiing and boarding followed by cross-country skiing, tubing, tobogganing, snow shoeing, dog sledding, snowmobile riding, sledding, ice fishing, ice climbing and ice skating. Enroll in ski lessons; sign up for boarding school. It is all about creating a fun family vacation in the snow. (Image from Smuggs in Vermont.)
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New Hampshire: Madison, Purity Spring Resort All Season Family Vacation Fun.

Escape to the beautiful White Mountains and lakes of New Hampshire, and share a winter vacation your family will treasure for a lifetime. Follow tracks in the fresh snow of morning; hike in the woods; try Alpine skiing or make your own cross-country Nordic quest; go snow tubing or ice skating; swim in the pool or play Ping Pong. [Read More]

USA: Cross-Country Skiing the Ultimate Field Trip for Healthy Family Fun.

Who doesn't want to do something that's easy, fun and affordable? Cross-country skiing vacations are becoming more popular because they are easy, fun, affordable, and dare I say healthy for everyone. The adrenaline rush from a morning on the trails with your kids will yield more than a calorie burn burn. Winter feels good! [Read More]

Québec: Québec City, Québec Carnaval 2010 - A Family Friendly Rythmical Event.

Each year Bonhomme, Quebec City’s chunky red capped snowman, leads the way to all things fun. And each season Canaval reinvents itself as a new, more fun multi-street party framed by dramatic ice sculptures, snow clad landscapes, oodles of snow activities, delicious food, and marvelous music. [Read More]

USA: WinterTrails Celebrates 15 Years of Free Winter Family Fun in January 2010.

Winter Trails offers children and adults new to snow sports a chance to try snowshoeing and/or cross-country skiing FREE at venues throughout North America. [Read More]

California: Lake Tahoe, The Resort Squaw Creek Family Fun - Skiing, Boarding, and Snow Trails.

Ride on an exclusive chairlift; ski day or night; follow the Truckee River path to Tahoe City; spend the day at the spa; skate or sled. Winter is pure fun in Tahoe. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch, Smuggs Resort – Ski Like a Local and Have Family Fun.

As Smugglers Notch Resort celebrates winter with guests, safety remains part of the resort’s winter experience. In partnership with the Vermont Snow Sports Research Team Smuggs staff members encourage every skier and snowboarder to wear a helmet while on the slopes. The research team adopted "Always ride PHAT" as the byline for its multi-year campaign. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers' Notch, Smuggs Resort – Skiing, Boarding, and Winter Family Fun.

Why not vacation with the best? For the 10th consecutive year SKI Magazine's readers have chosen Smugglers’ as #1 in North America for family programs. Not surprising because not only do they relate to what parent’s need and kids want but each season they manage to add a few extra benefits for more fun. [Read More]

Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch, Smuggs Resort, Is Your Child Ready for Winter Snowsports?

Winter offers many opportunities for families to enjoy recreation in the outdoors. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing are all sports that families can enjoy together and pursue as lifelong hobbies. If your children are young, how do you know if they are ready to begin a snowsport? [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Away for the Holidays – Skiing, Sledding, Snow Tubing, Spa Time, and Sleigh Rides.

From New Hampshire and Vermont to Maine snowy winter family holiday adventures ideas look promising. From Alpine skiing and snowboarding to sledding and snow tubing the slopes provide oodles of ways for families to share the fun of being in the snow. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights 2009.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? Find a train and climb aboard. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better. [Read More]

USA: Heartland, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? From Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to Illinois and Indiana - find a train and climb aboard. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. From pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and “bunny” trains in the spring to mystery nights, spooky tales and pizza runs, taking a train with the kids is more fun than ever. Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist provided by the heartwarming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. All aboard! [Read More]

USA: Mountains West - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a mini break which includes fun for the whole family? Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families from Utah and Montana to Nevada and Colorado. From pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and pioneer trains in the spring to mystery nights, and spooky tales anytime it’s great to ride the rails. During the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying the season even better and at many rail stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist – a journey on the The Polar Express. All aboard! [Read More]

Quebec: Quebec City, Family Vacation Ideas - Create Your Own Urban Snow Adventure.

Quebec City is as an awesome urban destination, ideal for families who love winter and fun in and around snow. It is made even more perfect when the annual winter carnival is in progress. No one is concerned about snow or ice slowing down activities. Larger than life ice sculptures line the park walk just outside the walls of the old city. The festival mascot, Bon Homme, oversees the festivities - pure fun! [Read More]

Ohio: Mason, Celebrate the Holidays at the Beach.

The Beach Warterpark, perfect on a hot summer day, also has a high-energy winter personality which makes it an ideal escape for families. From old-fashioned carriage ride and reindeer at Santa's Village to live bands, carolers and a production by Madcap Puppet Theater, the activities are tempting. See the Polar Express miniature train display; toboggan down Cool Runnings slide; take an Arctic paddleboat cruise. [Read More]

Norway: Hurtigruten, Celebrating Christmas and New Year Holidays in Old World Style.

If snowy days, crispy nights, luscious Scandinavian treats, Norwegian Yuletide traditions, and a few reindeer for atmosphere sound like a recipe for fun a Christmas cruise with Hurtigruten may be the solution - first class and fun with Northern lights guaranteed. [Read More]

Minnesota: Otter Tail Country, Family Vacation Ideas - Lakes, Loons, and No Lines - Except for Fishing.

No crowds, no stress, the area may be enjoyed in all seasons but is most lively during the summer season. It is a secret family vacation spot with cabins, B & Bs, lodges and resorts tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams or at the edge of a flower covered meadow. Some roads have no names and every other car has a boat or a canoe. Lakes yield fish and nights make star gazing exceptional - no schedules required, having fun is easy. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Winterfest 2009-2010 - Music, Entertainment, and Nature.

This annual four-month winter celebration is loaded with entertainment, special events, twinkling lights, shopping bargains and Southern mountain-style hospitality. Touring the light displays is a favorite activity for our visitors, and there’s no better or easier way than on board the city’s Trolley Tour of Lights. [Read More]

California: Montecito-Sequoia Lodge, Create Family Memories.

This is the place where everyone in the family is on a holiday. They have an enthusiastic, talented friendly staff who enjoy making certain that family gatherings are pleasant. They wrote the book on carefree family vacations. Located at 7,500 feet in the Sequoia National Forest, about approximately one hour from Fresno, it is almost heaven for moms. [Read More]

California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas with Teens – Summer Lake Kayaking, Mountain Hikes, and Cool Shakespeare.

From hiking and backpacking to mountain biking, kayaking and sailing, the choices are endless. Try horseback riding or go fly fishing; arrange a boat tour or ascend in a hot-air balloon; escape by jeep or relax at a spa, summer in the mountains at the lake is the best. [Read More]

North Carolina:The Waynesville/Maggie Valley, Fun in the Snow with Kids.

Slow-paced and out of the way, Waynesville/Maggie Valley is perfect for families wishing to experience the winter season without having to stand in any well-disguised patron lines. With the promise of snow and no lines I had no trouble selling the idea to my family. As with all vacations, the next step was where to stay? The idea of staying on a Christmas tree farm sounded unique. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Resort at Squaw Creek

An all-season mountain resort a great place for family vacations. Enjoy our Mountain Buddies™, our comprehensive children's program. [Read More]

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Resort at Squaw Creek "Magical Memories".

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Smugglers' Notch, Vermont: Smugglers’ Notch Resort Ski Free

Free Skiing Lessons, Free Skiing, Free FunZone. [Read More]

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East Madison, New Hampshire: Purity Spring Resort Ski & Stay

Ski & Stay Winter Package Family Fun. [Read More]

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Stowe, Vermont: Trapp Family Lodge Snowtime Fun

Holidays with the von Trapps– Skiing, Singing, and Baking Classes. [Read More]

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Stowe, Vermont: Topnotch Resort & Spa Winter Fun

Skiing, Skating, and Spa Time. [Read More]

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Francestown, New Hampshire: Crotched Mountain Resort

Think green & save up to 30% on your family vacation. [Read More]

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Cashiers, North Carolina: Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

A family vacation base with altitude. [Read More]

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North Conway, New Hampshire: Polar Express Package

Purity Spring Resort & Conway Railway – Ride the Polar Express. [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Cabins & Chalets

Whether you’re looking to get away with friends or your entire family, Pigeon Forge offers a variety of cabins, condos and chalets that will fit the size of your clan. [Read More]

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Asheville, North Carolina: Asheville Vacation Ideas

Get more vacation every time. [Read More]

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Boone, North Carolina: Boone Family Vacations

Enjoy our snow places, perfect for you family. [Read More]

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Killington, Vermont: Killington Resort & Pico Mountain Family Fun

Get ready to enjoy snow time with us. Check out our mid-week ski and stay for free package! [Read More]

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Denver, Colorado: Grand Hyatt Denver

Stay with us downtown. [Read More]

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