Mountain resorts offer year-round fun for romance, families, and groups

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Mountain resorts in New England offer different characters and activities in every season. And they are perfectly suited to everyone from couples on a romantic getaway to families with kids. Start planning your mountain vacation by picking a destination, like the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire and western Maine, or the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.

Most mountain resorts are near areas for skiing, snowboarding and other snow sports like snowshoeing and sleigh rides. In summer and fall foliage months, the mountains burst with warm-weather activity: swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and more. Some ski areas offer mountain coasters, chairlift rides, and ziplines. Mountain resorts live up to the "resort" appellation: plush furnishings, balconies with gorgeous views, hot tubs and fireplaces. AAA Four-Diamond service is available. Most New England mountain resorts are an easy drive from New York City and Boston.

Lodge in Summer - Mountain Top Inn & Resort - Chittenden, VT - Photo Credit Gary Hall

Mountain Top Resort

195 Mountain Top Road Chittenden, VT, 05737 Phone: 802-483-2311

Come for the breathtaking views, stay for the luxurious accommodations, fun activities

You might come for the view, but you will stay – and return – for the experience at the Mountain Top Resort. From its perch atop a mountain on 700 idyllic acres of woods and meadows, the resort offers breathtaking views of the Green Mountains and a crystal-clear mountain lake. You’ll see those views from your lodge room or suite. Other accommodations include cozy cabins with wood-burning fireplaces and spacious guest homes with options from gourmet kitchens to hot tubs and pool tables. Resort experiences include relaxing massages at the spa, culinary delights at the restaurant and tavern and activities from kayaking, fishing and pontoon boat cruises to tennis, sand volleyball, cross-country skiing, ice skating, horseback riding, disc golf and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

1746 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-7355 Toll-Free: 800-253-2232

Majesty of the mountains the focal point of this friendly, full-service resort

In the heart of the classic mountain town of Stowe, the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa is one of Vermont’s premier destinations. Set on over 50 gorgeous acres, with expansive gardens, a courtyard labyrinth, groomed trails, a popular restaurant and world-renowned spa, the resort offers a variety of luxurious accommodations, from suites and townhouses (some with fireplaces, whirlpool jetted tubs and majestic mountain views) to a four-bedroom Ski House that sleeps 10. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, tennis and racquetball courts. The area is home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the East, as well as fabulous foliage tours, golf, biking, kayaking, horseback riding and zip lining. Walk into town from the resort to 30 shops, restaurants and attractions.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859

Resort in the Berkshires boasts a full slate of exciting activities, comfortable accommodations

There is something for everyone to enjoy at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, in the Northern Berkshires. Winter means superb skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding for all levels of experience. Non-skiing season features the Mountain Adventure Park with an alpine slide, mountain coaster, giant swing and Eurobungy trampoline as well as scenic chair lift rides. There’s also mountain biking, hiking on a variety of scenic trails and an exhilarating Aerial Adventure Park with rope bridges, cargo nets and zip lines. Lodging is close to activities in both the Country Inn and on-site condo communities. Dining options are plentiful, including cozy taverns and fun pubs, street tacos, a deli and coffee shop. You’ll feel like you are vacationing in an alpine village.

Summit Resort

177 Mentor Avenue Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-556-7028 Toll-Free: 855-474-4360

Mountain resort, close to all that makes the Lakes Region popular, a fun getaway

Let the Summit Resort be your home base for a winter getaway in New Hampshire’s famous Lakes Region. The centrally located resort is only 10 minutes to Gunstock Ski Mountain for great alpine and cross-country skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding. The area’s 273 lakes and ponds means a variety of sites for hockey, skating and ice fishing. And the folks at the front desk will be happy to give you directions to the best sledding hills or arrange for snowshoe rentals. Or maybe you want to pretend it’s summer in the resort’s indoor pool area, with a heated pool and water slide, oversized hot tub and tropical drinks served from a poolside bar. Ask about winter getaway packages for shoppers and families.

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Village of Loon Mountain

Kancamagus Scenic Byway -- Route 112 Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-3401 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

A mountainside airy with all the amenities

The Village of Loon Mountain offers one, two, and three bedroom deluxe suite, condo/townhouses, and lodge studio units. Located on the southern face of Big Coolidge Mountain, each deluxe townhouse and lodge suite offers a full kitchen, fireplace, TV/VCR, deck and patio. Surrounded by the majestic White Mountains, expect unlimited year round recreation for the entire family including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, horseback riding, tennis, golf, fishing and sightseeing — all within easy access from the Village. On site, two indoor and outdoor pools, a health and exercise club, basketball court, hot tubs and whirlpools, free W-Fi and laundry facilities. Take in the unmitigated and breathtaking views of Loon Mountain Ski Resort area. If you hush, you can hear its plaintive wail.

Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club

179 Carter Notch Road Jackson, NH, 03846 Phone: 603-383-9111 Toll-Free: 800-966-5779

Historic resort still offers spectacular views, plentiful amenities, luxurious lodging

A history of warm hospitality, captivating views and world-class amenities has made the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club a favorite respite for visitors since it opened its doors in 1879. Now one of the view remaining grand hotels in New Hampshire, the resort’s 96 lodge-style rooms still boast spectacular vistas and traditional New England furniture, including plush bedding. There’s a nine-hole golf course, pool, game room and award-winning restaurant, and the hotel is close to year-round activities including hiking, biking, horse-drawn sleighs, horseback-riding and attractions including scenic railroads, Storyland and Santa’s Village. There’s ski-in, ski-out trails for cross-country and snowshoeing enthusiasts, alpine skiing and, in the warmer months, fishing, kayaking, swimming and zip lining.

White Mountain Hotel & Resort

2560 West Side Road North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-7100 Toll-Free: 800-533-6301

That classic New England mountain vacation is yours when you stay at this picturesque resort

Experience an authentic New England mountain vacation when you book one of the 80 beautifully renovated rooms or suites at the White Mountain Hotel & Resort. Surrounded by national and state forests, with breathtaking views from virtually every vantage point (including from some of the guest rooms), this four-season resort is close to a host of mountain activities and attractions, from alpine and cross-country skiing and snowboarding in the winter to warm-weather gondola rides, zip lining, hiking and biking trails, covered bridges and waterfalls. Kids love Santa’s Village and Storyland; adults love tax-free shopping. Resort amenities include the Balance Spa, a restaurant and cozy tavern, a four-season heated outdoor pool and deck area, hot tub, sauna, fire pit, fitness center and game room.

Ponds at Foxhollow

Route 7 Lenox, MA, 01240 Phone: 413-637-1469

Your classic mountain vacation begins at this scenic, secluded resort with on-site amenities

Sheltered by towering pines emblematic of the breathtaking Berkshires region, Th Ponds at Foxhollow provides everything you need for a classic mountain resort getaway. Start with spacious one- and two-bedroom condo accommodations, with fireplaces, jetted tubs and fully equipped kitchens. Add a 223-acre estate perfect for hiking, biking, canoeing and cross-country skiing. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, sauna and fitness center. And it’s a short drive to scenic trails, waterfalls, lakes and ponds. You can hit the slopes – or the theaters, museums and galleries. Go kayaking in scenic Laurel Lake, hike part of the Appalachian Trail or take the kids to a railway museum. Stroll the gardens at Edith Wharton’s mansion, see a concert at Tanglewood or take a tour through a nature sanctuary.

Stonehurst Manor

3351 White Mountain Highway North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-3113 Toll-Free: 800-525-9100

Historic hotel a happy headquarters for mountain activities and stunning views

Just a mile from the idyllic mountain village of North Conway, the Stonehurst Manor is a serene retreat for couples seeking a romantic getaway or families who want a relaxing headquarters for their White Mountains vacation. There’s a sense of history and glamour at this five-star resort, where each room of the 19th-century hotel is uniquely decorated, many with wood-burning fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The front-yard garden has a gazebo and life-size chess game. Enjoy complimentary breakfast and dinner in the Wild Rose Restaurant, relax in the outdoor pool and hot tub, all with stunning mountain views. Guests have easy access to hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, and the hotel is less than half an hour from 13 ski resorts.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Mountain View Road Whitefield, NH, 03598 Phone: 888-260-4929

Mountains provide a storybook setting for elegant inn with first-class comforts

The White Mountains provide a storybook setting for the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, one of America’s truly grand hotels. Luxurious rooms and suites with stunning views, fine dining and a relaxing on-site spa beckon travelers seeking an atmosphere of casual elegance and attentive, personalized service for their getaway in the mountains. Skiing, snowboarding, skating and snowmobiling in the winter, and hiking, mountain biking, disc golf and tennis in the warmer months are just some of the activities offered at this AAA 4-Diamond resort. There’s a nine-hole golf course with breathtaking mountain views, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and bocce courts, a state-of-the-art health and wellness center, movie theater, game room and special activities for kids.

Steele Hill Resorts

516 Steele Hill Road Sanbornton, NH, 03269 Phone: 603-524-0500 Toll-Free: 855-475-4372

This beautiful mountain resort is on top of its game when it comes to amenities, activities

Are you dreaming about a mountain vacation? Maybe some skiing in the winter, fishing and kayaking in glacial lakes in the spring and summer, great hiking in the fall? At the Steele Hill Resorts, they have all that and so much more. From two-bedroom units overlooking lakes to cozy lodge suites and a townhouse, this all-service, four-season resort has all the amenities you could ask for, from indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs to great casual dining and resort activities from skating, sledding, tennis and an executive golf course to video-gaming, ping-pong and air hockey. Nearby is superior alpine and cross-country skiing, biking, boating and attractions from boat excursions to Story Land and Santa’s Village.

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Purity Spring Resort

1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH, 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-373-3754

The Presidents will see you now

The words mountain and resort together form inviting images, images that are realized at this favorite New Hampshire getaway. Framed by the Presidential Range of the White Mountains and the shimmering waters of the Lakes region, you’re in for a treat that has been repeated countless time over more than century. The scenery is a given but great hospitality takes a little more work and Purity Spring delivers. Choose from fifty-two rooms in a variety of settings, seasonal rate options offering affordable lodging, meals, recreation programs and use of resort facilities. There’s an indoor pool, fitness center and boundless outdoor activity year round on the lake or in the mountains. And the images you take home will forever be enhanced.

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Okemo Valley - Your Place in Vermont

Full-service resorts a great place to start your exploration of southern Vermont vacationland

Mountain resorts in Okemo Valley are a great headquarters for your exploration of this four-season vacation paradise. Amenity-filled resorts offer everything from indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs to fitness centers and spas. Stay in a luxurious room in an elegant mansion and enjoy French-American fine dining or check out a bustling ski resort’s roomy family-size suites, alpine and Nordic trails and skateboarding parks. After the snow departs, try zipping down mountains on a coaster track or hiking to summits with astonishing views. Area attractions in the valley include scenic railroad trips, horseback riding, golf, theaters, country stores, maple sugar houses, rock-climbing centers and museums. Dine on-site in comfortable, welcoming restaurants or explore the region’s many culinary options.

Franconia Inn

1172 Easton Road Franconia, NH, 03580 Phone: 603-823-5542 Toll-Free: 800-473-5299

Admire the views, relax in comfort, enjoy skiing and biking at this mountain inn

Unplug from the stresses of everyday life and connect with nature at the Franconia Inn, set on 65 lovely acres in the magnificent White Mountains. The inn’s 29 cozy guest rooms, three spacious suites and classic New England private cottage are comfortable and charming. From the front veranda, watch the sun rise over the mountains; from the back screened porch, watch it set over the horse pasture. There’s a heated pool, hot tub, four clay tennis courts, game room, fireplaced library, pub, restaurant, and groomed cross-country trails. You can go mountain biking or horseback riding on site. Nearby is alpine skiing, snow-tubing, zip-lining, gondola rides, golfing, covered bridges and all the other delights of this mountain region.

RiverWalk Resort at Loon

22 South Mountain Drive Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-7500

White Mountain splendor in a great resort hotel

Fabulous resort condominium hotel in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Any time of year, the White Mountains beckon with scenic splendor, outstanding outdoor recreation, and the promise of a relaxing vacation away from home. Located in the center of town, enjoy the comforts of home at this luxury resort hotel. You’ll enjoy the onsite spa, indoor/outdoor heated pool, a fitness room, an onsite restaurant serving Italian cuisine, a full production, commercial winery and tasting room, plus valet parking, a concierge and room service. You’re within walking distance of the unique shops, entertainment and outdoor recreation at Loon Mountain and downtown Lincoln. Natural and man-made attractions offer limitless four season fun and adventure in the mountains, lakes, towns, and villages nearby. Launch Video

Green Mountain Inn

18 South Main Street Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-7301 Toll-Free: 800-253-7302

Book at this comfortable inn, convenient to a host of mountain activities

Your trip to the glorious mountains of Vermont should start with a booking at the Green Mountain Inn. You’ll be front and center for all the great outdoor activities to be found in the Stowe area, from world-renowned alpine and Nordic skiing to snowshoeing, snowmobiling, skating, dog-sledding and tobogganing in the winter to spring and summer’s biking and swimming. And don’t forget autumn’s leaf-peeping, antiquing and hiking. At the inn, enjoy a year-round heated pool and in-ground outdoor whirlpool spa, a pool bar in the summer, fire pits, a fitness center, kid-friendly game room and gardens. Dine on fresh fare at the Whip Bar & Grill, then relax in your luxurious room, suite, apartment or townhouse (some with fireside hottubs).

Mountain Club on Loon

90 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 800-229-7829

Mountain resort features glorious views, luxurious amenities, location close to activities, attractions

The Mountain Club on Loon is a resort for all seasons. Surrounded by jaw-dropping views of majestic peaks and valleys, the resort is also central to everything fun and exciting about the White Mountains: great skiing and hiking, family activities like Santa’s Village and Storyland, zip-lining and rock climbing. Take in a play or concert, bike along a quiet wooded trail, go tubing down a snowy slope, stroll past waterfalls amid amazing foliage. At the resort, relax in your room or suite, each individually designed, some with balconies, outdoor hot tubs or fully equipped kitchens. Dine on fresh local fare, and take advantage of the indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, classes and spa services at the Mountain Spa & Wellness Center.

Mountain resorts offer year-round fun for romance, families, and groups

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