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.

Winter View - Mountain Top Inn & Resort - Chittenden, VT - Photo Credit Gary Hall

Mountain Top Resort

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

Mountain resort views, activities, dining mean plenty of happy decisions for you to make

You’ll have many decisions to make once you’re in your lodge room or suite, cozy cabin or spacious guest house at the Mountain Top Resort. Do you want to stay in your finely appointed home away from home, with views of the Green Mountains, pine woods and meadows? Or do you want to get out and kayak or fish for largemouth bass on the crystal-clear lake? Or play sand volleyball, disc golf or tennis? Maybe you want to hike the 40 miles of trails on the 700-acre property – or, in the winter, cross-country ski or snowshoe over them. Unwind in the tavern with a burger and local brew or check out the astonishing mountain views from the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows?

Steele Hill Resorts

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

Spectacular views, activities for everyone at this mountain-and-lake resort

There truly is something for everyone at Steele Hill Resorts, perched on a hilltop overlooking Lakes Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam and surrounded by the White Mountains. Trails for hiking and snowshoeing, a nine-hole executive golf course, fishing in a private pond, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools: It’s all part of the resort, set on 500 acres of unspoiled fields and hardwood forests. If you like your fun indoors, there’s a roman spa, exercise room and a slate of activities from jewelry making to ice cream socials. And those views! Check them out from the enclosed observation tower or from your cozy room or townhouse (maybe with a fireplace and whirlpool bath). Dine on local cuisine at the Hilltop Restaurant.

White Mountain Hotel & Resort

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

Mountain resort has the amenities, attractions and views vacationers seek

Tucked into the base of awe-inspiring Whitehorse and Cathedral Ledges, the White Mountain Hotel & Resort offers 80 luxurious accommodations with spectacular views, modern amenities and space to stretch out to enjoy your mountain vacation. Named the Best Lodging in the Valley by Ski Magazine, the resort is a great getaway all four seasons, with superior skiing, snowshoeing and tubing in the winter and walking, hiking, and biking right from the property in warmer weather. Rooms have pillow-top beds and luxury linens. There’s a fitness center with Finnish saunas, a private massage room, a game room, year-round heated outdoor pool, hot tub and championship-length golf course. Nearby attractions range from sleigh rides and snowmobiling to scenic railways, and covered bridges and great shopping.

Ponds at Foxhollow

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

Mountains form a breathtaking backdrop for this relaxing resort

The beautiful, breathtaking Berkshires frame the Ponds at Foxhollow, a secluded resort on 223 acres. Of course the mountains mean great skiing, hiking, biking and just gazing – and you can do all that practically when you walk out the door of one of the resort’s 48 spacious, fireplaced condo units. But there are plenty of other activities at the resort, where a picturesque pond means relaxing canoe or rowboat trips and outdoor tennis, bocce and basketball courts mean outdoor fun for everyone. Enjoy the indoor or outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna and exercise room (or just soak in your unit’s hot tub). A wine and cheese party is held every Friday in the resort’s gorgeous library and surrounding towns offer museums, concerts, arts and recreation activities.

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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.

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.

Stonehurst Manor

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

A Mountain Resort fit for a King

This spectacular mountain resort offers Victorian rural elegance on 33 wooded acres. . The manor retains its allure and original buildings from a century ago when it was the summer estate of carpet baron Erastus Bigelow. The historic lodging offers 16 guest rooms in the Manor house with fireplaces and hot tubs, and 10 rooms in the Mountain View Wing attached to the main manor with sweeping views of the Moat Mountain Range. Four dining rooms attend one of the most popular restaurants in the Mount Washington Valley. Relax amidst gardens, quiet places, a tennis court, a heated indoor pool, Adirondack chairs, and the Library Lounge, open for a nightcap by the fireplace. Book direct and dinner and breakfast are free.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

Golden Eagle Resort

511 Mountain Road Stowe, VT, 05672 Phone: 802-253-4811 Toll-Free: 866-970-0786

Let this mountain resort be your Vermont vacation home away from home

What better way to experience all Vermont has to offer than from your room or apartment at the foot of the Green Mountains? Serenity, exceptional service and fun are all to be found at the Golden Eagle Resort, where room-to-really-relax accommodations come with refrigerators, balconies or patios, some with Jacuzzi tubs, kitchenettes or fireplaces. On-site activities include picturesque trails for hiking, easy access to trails for resort bikes, a heated indoor pool and cedar sauna, two stocked fishing ponds, a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center and a game room. Start with breakfast at The Nest Cafe, then head out for a mountain adventure on the property or at nearby Stowe Mountain Resort, with its 116 skiing and snowboarding runs.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

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

Mountains are at the heart of the activities, atmosphere at this grand resort

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The mountains are at the heart of so much that is memorable at the elegant Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. Views of the magnificent White Mountain peaks are everywhere, from the comfortable rooms and suites to the top of the full-service spa, which features a “classic mountain massage.” Golfers on the resort’s historic nine-hole course and tennis players on the four clay courts marvel at the panoramic vistas, as do diners inside and on the patio at the farm-to-table Harvest Tavern. In the winter, the special location means cross-country skiing, snow tubing and snowshoeing on the property. In the summer, whitewater rafting and dogsledding are nearby. And the hiking, at the resort and off, is fantastic.

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

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