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.

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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Franconia Inn

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

Lots to do, both on site and in the area, at this 107-acre full-service mountain getaway

With spectacular views and easy access to all the White Mountains have to offer, the charming Franconia Inn is the perfect place for your weekend getaway or much-needed vacation. Set on 107 breathtaking acres, the inn features jaw-dropping views of Mt. Lafayette, Franconia Notch and the Kinsman Range. On-site activities include cross-country skiing on groomed trails, ice skating on a lighted pond, woodsy hiking trails, horseback riding and sleigh rides. There's great alpine skiing at nearby Cannon and Loon Mountains and Bretton Woods, as well as snowmobile trails, hiking trails and quaint mountain villages to explore. In warmer months, there's tennis, an outdoor pool and glider rides, among other activities. Dine by candlelight at the inn or enjoy a cocktail in the rustic pub.

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.

Sugar Hill Inn

116 Route 117 Sugar Hill, NH, 03586 Phone: 603-823-5621 Toll-Free: 800-548-4748

Enchanting mountain inn, with award-winning dining and luxurious rooms, an oases of tranquility

Let the beauty and tranquility of the White Mountains enchant you with a relaxing, romantic stay at the Sugar Hill Inn. Guest rooms, suites and cottages feature breathtaking views and elegant furnishings. Amenities range from luxurious soaking or double whirlpool tubs to fireplaces and fine linens. The stylish yet cozy rooms are appointed with original art. Some have private porches or decks. Stroll the exquisite grounds or enjoy the area’s activities and attractions, including picturesque hikes by waterfalls, horseback-riding, skiing and skating, dog-sledding, canoeing, whitewater rafting, local theaters and antiquing. Massage services are available as well as room add-ons from champagne to charcuterie boards. Award-winning dining includes gourmet breakfasts, small bites in the late afternoon and delectable dinners by candlelight and firelight.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

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

Have the time of your life at our resort in the heart of the Berkshires

Stay and play in the mountains at Jiminy Peak, the resort where everything you need for a classic Berkshires getaway is practically at your doorstep. After a day of skiing (45 trails and 21 lifts), snowboarding (three parks), snowshoeing (a network of trails), or summer activities from alpine roller coasters and slides to an aerial adventure park, take a short walk back to your spacious suite at the Country Inn. Relax in the outdoor heated pool or indoor whirlpool and exercise room. Or, for more space, rent a two- or three-bedroom condo. Restaurants right around the corner serve everything from salads to tenderloin tips. Nearby attractions include golf, horseback riding, art and history museums, and world-class music, theater and dance venues.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club

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

Mountain views & mountain adventures among the wonder this resort offers

Come for the views and relax with comforts and amenities at this historic Inn built in 1879 and surrounded by White Mountain splendor. The enchanting village of Jackson NH is your getaway destination and it has everything to be wished for in a New England setting. Rooms and suites are traditionally decorated and include free Wi-Fi and cable television. There’s a seasonal outdoor pool, a game room, a playground, and meeting and event space. The scenic nine-hole golf course features a pro shop and a driving range. Spa services are available and family friendly Highfields Restaurant offers classic comfort cuisine. Enjoy cocktails or a light meal at the Eagle Landing Tavern and dine al fresco in summer on the veranda.

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.

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).

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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