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.

Rustic Cabin Room - 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

Close to magnificent mountains and pristine lakes, this resort offers the best of both worlds for vacationers

Guests at the scenic Summit Resort get the best of both worlds: close to magnificent Lake Winnipesaukee and its activities from kayaking to fishing, the resort is also near enough to the mountains to make skiers and hikers happy. The resort is just 10 minutes to Gunstock Ski Mountain, and under an hour drive to two other ski resorts. In non-skiing months, experience jaw-dropping views from aerial trams and the Cog Railway. After your day spent exploring this exciting region, come back to your two-bedroom suite to admire the view from your private patio or balcony, relax by your room’s electric fireplace, swim in the outdoor or heated indoor pool, work out in the fitness center or play a little racquetball.

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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.

Steele Hill Resorts

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

Get re-energized, and find time to relax, at four-season resort overlooking lakes, mountains

If you’re seeking reinvigoration and relaxation in the mountains of New Hampshire, look no further than the Steel Hill Resorts, nestled on 500 acres of unspoiled fields and hardwood forests. The full-service resort, perched on top of Steele Hill, features jaw-dropping views of Lakes Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam, framed by the Belknap and White Mountains. Its suites and townhouses feature breathtaking views in addition to gas fireplaces, full kitchens and jetted tubs. The resort offers a casual-dining restaurant and activities from hiking and snowshoeing trails to a pond for fishing and skating, a nine-hole golf course, tennis and racquetball courts and a full slate of activities from laser tag and electric bike tours to corn hole and trivia contests. There are four pools, hot tubs and a health club.

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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.

Ponds at Foxhollow

3 Foxhollow Drive - US 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 Club on Loon

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

Begin a new adventure in the White Mountains with a stay at four-season resort

Where should your next White Mountains adventure start? At the Mountain Club of Loon, of course! It’s the only slopeside all-season resort at Loon Mountain, the site of fun all year long, from skiing and skating in the snowy season to gondola sky rides and zip lines in warmer weather. At the resort, choose from delightfully varied accommodations, from a room for two with a hot tub to a multi-level townhome for 10 with a full kitchen. Relax in an on-site spa and wellness center with a massage, yoga class or a few laps in the pool. Dine on classic New England pub fare at Seasons Restaurant and the Black Diamond Pub. Ask about the Rise & Dine Package with breakfast for two and vouchers for dinner and the spa.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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