Winter Getaway Lodging in New England

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You might think you have a general idea of what a Winter Getaway in New England might look like. Insider heads-up here: it’s even better and probably a lot more varied that you are expecting. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts all have their great ski areas, of course, with skiing, snowboarding, rentals, lessons, and lots of indoor entertainment for adults and kids. But you can also step away from the white powder for all kinds of other fun. Guides offer unusual adventures like dog sledding, ski mobile tours, ice fishing, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. Got an appetite? Resorts, hotels and downtowns in every state have unique restaurants cooking up healthy, creative dishes, very often from locally sourced foods. Then there’s the indoor fun: wine tasting, shopping, spa treatments, indoor water parks for the kids, theaters and live music everywhere. Winter also brings frosty festivals, usually with indoor and outdoor entertainments. New England is glorious in the ice-and-snow months!

Living Area - Brewster Green - Brewster, MA

Brewster Green Resort

203 Lund Farm Way Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-7551 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Lots to do on the Cape in the winter, and this resort makes a perfect headquarters

There’s so much to do on the Cape in the winter! When you stay at the Brewster Green Resort, you’re close to trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. The bayside and ocean beaches are wild and wonderful for walking and exploring, and there are ponds perfect for skating. At the resort, off picturesque Route 6A (where the antiquing is amazing), you’ll enjoy an indoor pool, exercise room, a common area for board games and reading, among other activities. The resort’s two- and three-bedroom units have full kitchens, patios, washer/dryers, living rooms and dining rooms. Winter means no lines at restaurants, discounts at boutiques and shops, and a lot less traffic! It’s a great time to plan your Cape Cod vacation.

Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

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

Wondering about a winter escape? Luxurious resort has a spa, pool and endless activities

Mountain View Grand is open for overnight stays! Please review our health & safety measures for current updates and information.

If you are thinking of a winter escape, think no further than the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa. It’s hard to imagine a more spectacular setting, nestled in the White Mountains, more luxurious rooms and suites (some with fireplaces), more fun activities than this historic resort. Plan a couples massage in the gorgeous Tower Spa (there’s a midweek getaway package, too) or get active with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and snow-tubing. You can even make arrangements to go dog-sledding! Downhill skiing, Santa’s Village (a must if you have kids) and an ice castle are nearby. Too cold to go out? The resort has a game room, heated pool and a movie theater and fabulous farm-to-table fare in the Harvest Tavern.

Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront

71 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4300

Glistening harbor, crisp ocean air, scenic hiking trails make a winter visit a must

Winter is no reason to be a hermit! Take a trip to breathtaking coastal Maine, stay at the Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront, and know what it is to feel like you are truly getting away from it all. The Victorian-style inn’s 11 guest rooms and world-class penthouse suite are uniquely decorated, spacious and comfortable, many with private decks overlooking Boothbay Harbor, a glistening sight in the winter. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, then take a short stroll into town to explore its shops, galleries and restaurants. Or go for a brisk hike on one of over a dozen stunning nature trails through meadows, forests and wetlands. Dine dockside on a succulent lobster dinner, then drive out to Ocean Point to watch the sun set.

The Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort

Junction of Routes 103 and 131 Proctorsville, VT, 05149 Phone: 802-226-7361 Toll-Free: 888-764-6836

Ski, skate, snowboard: Launch your winter getaway from this Green Mountains hotel

Close to the Okemo Mountain ski resort, one of Vermont’s finest, The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort & Spa is the perfect place to launch your winter Green Mountains getaway. Book a suite with a gas fireplace and get going on those winter activities, from downhill and cross-country skiing to ice skating, snowboarding and snowmobiling. This part of southern Vermont, with its deep green forests and miles of marked wilderness, also offers breathtaking hikes, mountain-biking trails and horseback riding. It’s also home to several breweries (ask about the hotel’s self-guided craft brewery tour package), country stores and historical sites including Calvin Coolidge’s birthplace. Back at the hotel, enjoy the heated indoor pool, hot tub and well-equipped fitness room.

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Harbor Light Inn

58 Washington Street Marblehead, MA, 01945 Phone: 781-631-2186

Cozy and welcoming, this historic Marblehead inn really sparkles in the winter

Long considered one of New England’s most romantic towns, Marblehead is particularly appealing in the winter, and there’s no lovelier place to appreciate it than the Harbor Light Inn, in the town’s historic harbor district. Walk down to the glistening harbor, stop into galleries and shops and dine in cozy restaurants. Or take a short drive to Salem to visit the amazing Peabody Essex Museum. Back at the 18th-century inn, continue the cozy theme in your spacious room, with a working fireplace and perhaps a two-person jetted tub. Or, grab a board game to play by the atrium fireplace. The inn’s popular Tavern is a great place for a burger or a bowl of clam chowder and a glass of wine or an evening cordial.

Beachside Village

45 Surf Drive Falmouth, MA, 02540 Phone: 508-548-3975 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Steps to beach, close to charming village attractions, resort is a cozy winter retreat

Once a cozy seaside mansion for a well-to-do boat captain, the Beachside Village resort is a great place for your winter escape. Surf Drive Beach is just a few steps away, perfect for strolling and selfies. There are extraordinary views of Martha’s Vineyard across Falmouth Harbor, and your accommodations, from studios to two-bedroom units, reflect that beachside sensibility, outfitted in comfortable East Coast furnishings, all with kitchenettes, some with ocean views and fireplaces. It’s a short drive into Falmouth’s village area, with art galleries, restaurants (no lines in the winter!), museums and sea captain’s homes. Check out an aquarium in nearby Woods Hole, or take a ferry from there to Martha’s Vineyard. The area has many trails for hiking and cross-country skiing.

Chesterfield Inn

20 Cross Road West Chesterfield, NH, 03466 Phone: 603-256-3211

Wondering what to do this winter? This cozy country inn has lots of ideas

For that special winter getaway, you want an inn that is cozy, with luxurious amenities, fine dining and proximity to fun activities. The Chesterfield Inn, on a knoll with views of the Connecticut River Valley, checks all those boxes. Rooms in the renovated farmhouse and outer buildings are comfortable and unique, with individual touches from exposed beam ceilings to four-poster beds, gas fireplaces, jetted tubs and private decks or patios. Sip wine by the parlor fire or head out to nearby skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tubing and ice skating. Enjoy antiquing, shopping and dining in Keene and Brattleboro, or hike in Madame Sherri Forest. Back at the inn, dine by candlelight in one of New Hampshire’s top-rated restaurants, then start your next day with a complimentary gourmet breakfast.

White Mountain Hotel & Resort

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

If the mountains are calling you in the winter, listen – and book into this breathtaking resort

Do the mountains call your name in the winter? Escape to the White Mountain Hotel & Resort, where you are surrounded by mountain magic. Breathtaking views are seen from many of the resort’s 80 luxurious rooms and suites as well as from the Ledges Restaurant, where you can enjoy a great meal while looking out over the astonishing vistas. The resort has a cozy tavern, a four-season heated outdoor pool and deck, hot tub, Finnish sauna and fitness center as well as a game room with ping-pong table and video games. It’s near several downhill ski resorts, snowboarding parks and skating venues. Kids will love Santa’s Village as well as nearby dogsledding and horseback-riding opportunities. And couples will love horse-drawn sleigh rides.

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16 Bay View Hotel Camden

16 Bay View Street Camden, ME, 04843 Phone: 207-236-4325

Wondering how to get away this winter? Book a luxurious suite at this elegant hotel

Wondering about a winter getaway? Imagine checking in to your exquisite suite at 16 Bay View, stepping out onto your ornamental iron balcony to marvel at the view of snowy Camden Harbor. Stroll down to the harbor or into the town’s boutiques, fine restaurants and galleries, then come back for small plates and cocktails by a roaring fire in the hotel’s Vintage Room. Back in your room, relax by your own fireplace, arrange for an in-room massage or soak in your deep free-standing tub. For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing and tobogganing at the Camden Snow Bowl. The hotel also has passes to the local YMCA with pool and fitness facility. And every day begins with a sumptuous continental breakfast buffet.

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Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA, 02119 Phone: 617-439-7000 Toll-Free: 800-752-7077

Warm up to the idea of a winter escape at this hotel in the center of walkable, wonderful Boston

There may be a chill in the air, but you’ll find yourself warming up to the idea of a winter escape at the Boston Harbor Hotel, a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond urban resort right on the city’s vibrant harbor. Relax in your harbor- or city-view room or suite, take advantage of the 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton bikes or unwind in the 60-foot lap pool, sauna and eucalyptus-infused steam room. Soak up the inviting atmosphere (and enjoy the area’s freshest seafood) at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, or grab a cocktail at the Rowes Wharf Bar. The hotel is close to the New England Aquarium, lively Faneuil Hall, the theater district and Freedom Trail.

Ponds at Foxhollow

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

Wintertime is the perfect time to visit the beautiful Berkshire Mountains

There may be more beautiful places than the Berkshires in the winter, but you’ll be hard-pressed to think of them when you stay at The Ponds at Foxhollow. Framed by breathtaking snow-capped mountains and towering pines, the secluded 223-acre estate offers superb hiking, biking and cross-country skiing opportunities – or you can just cozy up in a comfy chair next to the library fireplace, or the fireplace in your one- or two-bedroom condo unit. There’s so much to do in the Berkshires in the winter, from alpine skiing, snowboarding, skating and snowshoeing to browsing the shops and galleries in picture-postcard towns like Stockbridge and Lenox. Lots of restaurants to choose from, and great museums like the Gilded Age Museum at Ventfort Hall Mansion.

Exterior Winter Dusk View - Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery - North Woodstock, NH

Woodstock Inn Brewery

135 Main Street North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: 603-745-3951 Toll-Free: 800-321-3985

Winter activities, cozy accommodations, fabulous food make for great getaway

What’s not to like about the White Mountains in the winter? Great alpine and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, skating, tubing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Tax-free shopping. Fun, cozy villages. Scenic hikes and vistas. The key thing is to find a great headquarters, and that’s where the Woodstock Inn Brewery, one of the state’s most visited country inns, comes in. Book one of the inn’s uniquely decorated rooms, many with gas fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, some with hot tubs, microwaves, and log furniture, and relax, mountain-style. A full country breakfast is included, along with access to an off-property indoor pool and health club. Plan to spend some time enjoying handcrafted brews and fabulous food in the two bars, British-style pub and lively tap room.

Summit Resort

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

Spacious resort the ideal home base to plan your winter getaway activities

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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Holly Tree Resort

412 Main Street -- Route 28 West Yarmouth, MA, 02673 Phone: 866-469-8222

Experience winter on the Cape: breathtaking beaches, great trails – and bargains!

Come see the Cape in the winter! Stay at the Holly Tree Resort in a cozy studio or one-bedroom suite, with amenities including an indoor pool, whirlpool, and game and fitness rooms. Some deluxe suites have in-room whirlpools, and all suites have kitchenettes. Explore history-rich Yarmouth, with a 19th-century windmill and historic sea captain’s homes. Take a ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket or take advantage of the scenic trails with hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as well as restaurants with no long lines and shops with sales! Walk the dramatic National Seashore beaches, seek out that perfect antique, check out museums and galleries or just stroll through the Cape’s picturesque villages, decked out in all their winter splendor.

Conway Scenic Railroad

38 Norcross Circle North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-5251

All aboard the Snow Train for a scenic, serene journey from North Conway to Attitash

Travel past snowy fields and forests aboard Conway Scenic Railroad’s Snow Train. The wintery journey in vintage cars over historic tracks begins at the iconic 1874 Russian Revival-style station in North Conway Village. After a leisurely, serene ride through the snowy landscape of the White Mountains, you’ll arrive at the Attitash Whistle Stop, near bustling and picturesque Attitash Mountain Village. Passengers have the option to lay over between trains in Attitash. The round trip takes an hour and 40 minutes. Children under 4 ride free in coach. Light snacks and beverages can be purchased in the North Conway station gift shop and brought on board. The Snow Train runs every weekend through March 6, plus the two school vacation weeks in February and March.

Cove at Yarmouth

183 Main Street West Yarmouth, MA, 02673 Phone: 508-771-3666 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Resort with indoor pools, recreation activities ideal for classic winter vacation on the Cape

Spend a classic New England winter vacation on Cape Cod at The Cove at Yarmouth, a perfect combination of relaxation and recreation four seasons a year. Stay in a suite or townhouse and enjoy all the resort’s amenities, including two indoor pools, a hot tub, a fully equipped fitness facility and a great restaurant. At the resort recreation center, there are indoor tennis, racquetball and pickle ball courts; ping pong, air hockey and billiard tables; and arcade and game room; books, board games and puzzles; and a lounge area with a TV. The Mid-Cape area features an eclectic assortment of restaurants and shops (with no lines!), glistening harbors (including island ferries in Hyannis) and beaches and trails perfect for winter strolls.

Franconia Inn

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

Don’t escape winter: Embrace it with on-site activities at this cozy country inn

Don’t fear the cold this winter! Comfy sofas before crackling fireplaces, gourmet food served by candlelight, a rustic pub for an after-dinner cocktail, and plenty of things to do in the great outdoors are all great ways to enjoy your winter vacation. Visit the Franconia Inn, a colonial-style inn that sits on 107 acres with breathtaking mountain views and fun on-site activities. You can go snow tubing, take a sleigh ride, or try snowshoeing, Rent a pair of skates and glide across a rink that is lit up at night, or take a cross-country ski trek on over 25 miles of groomed trails. Great alpine skiing is just a quick drive to Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain and Bretton Woods.

Naulahka Snow Day - Landmark Trust - Dummerston, VT

The Landmark Trust USA

707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT, 05301 Phone: 802-254-6868

Classic winter getaways in Vermont come in a variety of picturesque, historic properties

The classic Vermont winter vacation: Is it cross-country skiing and snowshoeing or coffee and cocoa by a fire before board games, puzzles – and sledding. However you imagine your winter getaway, The Landmark Trust USA has a historic property to suit you, from a cozy former Sugarhouse and a carriage house with meadow views to a farmhouse perfect for family gatherings (with a game room), a house that’s half an hour from Mt. Snow’s skiing and snowboarding and Rudyard Kipling’s 1892 Naulakha retreat, with a library, on-site sledding and snowshoeing and a mini-museum with artifacts from the author. Add on a Green Mountain Getaway package with hot-chocolate mix, muffins and snacks or a Sweet Escape package with apple pie, ice cream, cider and breakfast goodies.

Castle Hill Resort

Junction of Routes 103 and 131 Proctorsville, VT, 05149 Phone: 802-226-7361 Toll-Free: 888-764-6836

Experience the wonders of winter in Vermont from this timeless resort, spa

Vermont in winter can take your breath away, it’s so lovely: snow-capped mountains with green forests, charming towns and villages. Enjoy all the wonders of winter at the Castle Hill Resort & Spa, close to all the activities that make this season special, including downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Modern luxury and amenities including complimentary wifi, an award-winning spa, and an elegant, candle-lit restaurant merge with the resort’s timeless, historic character. Many rooms, suites and condos feature period furnishings and artwork. The grounds are lovely, the views spectacular and area activities range from horseback riding, mountain biking and exploring covered bridges to touring local breweries and eclectic shops featuring the work of local artisans.

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Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

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

Enjoy the serenity, and the snow, at this popular resort in a classic mountain town

Winter in the mountains brings a certain serenity – and snow! Enjoy both at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, on 50 gorgeous acres in the classic mountain town of Stowe. On the relaxation side, there’s your spacious guest room or townhouse, with a fireplace and perhaps a hot tub. At the spa, a massage or other body treatment is pure tranquility, followed perhaps by a dip in the indoor pool. Take advantage of the snowy season by hiking, snowshoeing, fat-biking or cross-country skiing the resort’s trails. Or ask about nearby winter activities, including downhill skiing, ice fishing, sleigh rides, dogsledding and snowmobile tours. Come back to the resort to dine and relax by a crackling fire at Charlie B’s Pub and Restaurant.

Center Harbor Inn

294 Whittier Highway Center Harbor, NH, 03226 Phone: 603-253-4347 Toll-Free: 877-567-2117

Upscale beachfront resort celebrates the wonder that is winter in the Lakes Region

New Hampshire’s Lakes Regions is transformed into a glittering wonderland in the winter, a perfect time to visit the Center Harbor Inn on Lake Winnipesaukee’s northwest shore. The scenery is snow-covered, and the skiing, skating, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are first-rate. Seasonal events include everything from an ice beer fest and sled dog derby to pond hockey tournaments and an ice-fishing derby – check the website for special event packages and for a winter adventure package that includes snowshoe rentals and hot chocolate and cookies upon arrival. Relax in your upscale room with stunning lake and mountain views from your private deck or patio or soak in the four-season outdoor hot tub overlooking the harbor and surrounded by heated pavers.

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Deerfield Inn

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA, 01342 Phone: 413-774-5587

Cozy, comfortable inn has a long tradition of welcoming winter travelers

When you think about winter travel, what words come to mind? If they include “cozy” and “inviting,” then book your vacation at the Deerfield Inn. The inn, which dates back to the late 19th century, offers 24 uniquely decorated and comfortable guest rooms in the main house and carriage house. Champney’s Restaurant and Tavern is a cozy place for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with warming fireplaces and wing chairs. And there’s plenty to do in the area, from strolling down Main Street with its historic homes to visiting the Memorial Hall Museum with local antiquities (including the world’s largest pumpkin pie pan and oldest rag doll in America) and nearby Hancock Shaker Village and Sturbridge Village, which both re-create early New England life.

Lafayette's Oceanfront Resort

393 Mile Road Wells Beach, ME, 04090 Phone: 207-646-2831

Coast of southern Maine at its most dramatic in winter, the best time for a vacation getaway

The sound of ocean surf, often drowned out in the summer by the human noises of a bustling beach, is both soothing and dramatic in the winter, making it an ideal time to visit the southern Maine coast. At Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort, you are directly on Wells Beach, one of the largest sandy stretches in the state. And most guest rooms and suites have views of the ocean – some have panoramic vistas from private balconies. It’s the perfect place to set out on a winter beach stroll or to explore nearby trails through woodlands and wetlands or shop the picturesque region’s boutiques and galleries. The resort has a heated indoor pool, oversized waterfall hot tub and a modern exercise room.

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Sleigh Ride - Mountain Top Inn - Chittenden, VT

Mountain Top Resort

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

All the ingredients for that perfect winter escape can be found at mountain resort

If you were to plan the ideal winter getaway, what would you include? Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails practically at your doorstep? Staying in a cozy cabin or finely appointed lodge room? Hearty breakfasts in the morning and s’mores by the fire pit at night? Ice skating followed by a soak in the hot tub or massage in the spa? All that and much, much more is yours at the Mountain Top Resort, where luxurious lodging, artfully crafted cuisine and a full slate of activities combine to create a little piece of winter paradise. Go for a horse-drawn sleigh ride, let the kids sled down the hill or explore the area’s unique shops, restaurants, covered bridges, breweries and alpine skiing resorts.

XV Beacon

15 Beacon Street Boston, MA, 02108 Phone: 617-670-1500 Toll-Free: 877-982-3226

Winter is pretty wonderful in Boston; enjoy it by staying at this luxury hotel

Winter is the perfect season to visit Boston, especially the Beacon Hill neighborhood where XV Beacon, a luxury boutique hotel, is located. The historic neighborhood’s lamp-lit streets and cobblestone alleys are especially enchanting after a snow fall. Ask about the hotel’s Winter Wishes package, with a discount for staying two nights; the Year of the Tiger package in February, celebrating Chinese New Year; or the Be Mine package for Valentine’s Day. Snuggle into your feather bed in your room or suite with a gas fireplace, commissioned artwork, jetted tub and white marble bathroom with heated towel racks. Stroll through Boston Common, take in the city’s shops and galleries, catch a Bruins or Celtics game at TD Garden: It’s a great time to be in the city. XV Beacon ranked 1st on Conde Nast's list of 10 Top Hotels in Boston: Readers Choice Awards 2017-20.

Cape Cod Holiday Estates

97 Four Seasons Drive Mashpee, MA, 02649 Phone: 508-477-3377 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Celebrate the Cape in the winter from your cozy free-standing vacation home

Fun vacations don’t end in the winter on Cape Cod: The beaches are still perfect for strolling, the quaint towns and villages still great for shopping, the restaurants still offering fine dining – with no waiting! At the Cape Cod Holiday Estates, you’ll enjoy all the amenities, including an indoor pool and game room. Two- and three-bedroom units, with fully equipped kitchens, two bathrooms and whirlpool tubs, sleep four and six people, respectively, and have plenty of room to unwind. Each home is on its own lot, surrounded by lawns and trees. Located between Falmouth and Hyannis, the resort is less than three miles from South Cape Beach and Nantucket Sound, a short drive to island ferries, museums, arts venues and restaurants.

Lake Morey Resort

1 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT, 05045 Phone: 802-333-4311 Toll-Free: 800-423-1211

Want to be wowed in the winter? Book a room, suite or cottage at this resort in the Vermont hills

The Green Mountains are suitably covered in white in the winter, making them the ideal escape for those who embrace the season. At the Lake Morey Resort, half of their 130 rooms and suites, and all four private cottages, have views of the sparkling lake. You can get up close and personal to the lake by hiking, or gliding along the 4.5-mile ice-skating path, or playing pond hockey, going cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. After taking in that crisp mountain air (don’t forget sledding!), come back to the inn to swim in the indoor heated pool or relax in the sauna. Dine in the lakeview restaurant or grab a local brew in the Steamboat Lounge. Other indoor activities include ping-pong, billiards and a movie theater.

Edgewater Beach Resort

95 Chase Avenue Dennisport, MA, 02639 Phone: 508-398-6922 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Winter is a special season on the Cape: no crowds and the beaches are still beautiful

Each season is special on Cape Cod, and winter is no exception. At the Edgewater Beach Resort, a fully renovated oceanfront resort in the heart of Cape Cod, you are right on the beach overlooking Nantucket Sound, with dramatic wintertime views. The Dennis Port resort has an indoor pool and hot tub spa with lounge chair seating and plenty of books and movies to borrow to enjoy in your two-bedroom, one-bedroom or studio suite, complete with kitchenettes. Some units have whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces. Explore the Cape, where winter means picturesque hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails, discounts in the shops and no lines in the restaurants. Stroll through quaint villages, visit a museum or gallery or take in some community theater.

Sterling Ridge Resort

155 Sterling Ridge Drive Jeffersonville, VT, 05464 Phone: 802-644-8265

A full slate of activities, coupled with cozy cabins, means memorable winter getaways

Sparkling snow and a cozy log cabin make for ideal winter getaways at the Sterling Ridge Resort, nestled in the mountains of Vermont. Go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing right on the property (snowshoes are complimentary). Or drive 10 minutes or 50 minutes to great downhill skiing. Other area activities: ice skating, sleigh rides, horseback riding, shopping and, for snowmobilers, access to the VAST trails and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. There’s even dog-sledding on groomed trails. Back in your fully equipped cabin, sit by the fireplace or wood stove or relax in a whirlpool tub. Watch the stars come out over the mountains by your own fire pit (perfect for s’mores). Many of the cabins are dog-friendly.

Battery Wharf Boston Hotel

Three Battery Wharf Boston, MA, 02109 Phone: 617-994-9000 Toll-Free: 800-257-7544

Celebrate winter in the city at this harborside hotel, close to all of Boston’s many attractions

Boston does not hunker down in the winter: It comes alive! Enjoy all of this vibrant city’s glowing lights, cozy dining and great shopping with a winter escape to the Battery Wharf Hotel, a modern luxury hotel steeped in New England tradition. The hotel along the scenic harbor is a short stroll to the delightful restaurants of the North End, the lights and shops of Faneuil Hall Marketplace and hockey and basketball games at TD Garden. Admire harbor or North End views from your spacious room or suite, use the hotel’s 24-hour fitness center or book a massage at Exhale Spa. Enjoy classic New England fare or handcrafted cocktail at the Battery Wharf Grille. Ask about the Retreat Yourself, Valet and Stay and Celebrate and Stay packages.

Brant Point Courtyard

15 Swain Street Nantucket, MA, 02554 Phone: 508-228-0241 Toll-Free: 866-469-8222

Escape to the island of Nantucket for a winter getaway in a cozy, convenient resort

As breathtaking in the winter as it is in summer, the island of Nantucket beckons couples and families seeking a snowy-season retreat. When you stay at the Brant Point Courtyard, you’ll be close to the island’s fine restaurants, shopping, museums, historic sites and trails ideal for hiking, cross-country skiing and bird-watching. (Half of the island is held in conservation trust, so the trails are truly spectacular.) It’s a seven-minute walk into town, with its cobblestone streets, stately whaling captain’s mansions, lighthouse and scenic waterfront. Check out the Whaling Museum or Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Some of the resort’s units have fireplaces, jetted tubs, four-poster or canopy beds and full kitchens – all you need to snuggle in for a rejuvenating winter retreat.

Steele Hill Resorts

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

Wondering about a winter getaway? This full-service resort has mountains of activities

At the Steele Hill Resorts, in the heart of the Lakes Region, the stunning views of Lakes Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam, framed by the White Mountains, are even more breathtaking in winter, under a blanket of glistening snow. From your spacious, well-appointed room (some suites have two-person jetted tubs and fireplaces), you can plan your day of downhill or cross-country skiing, outlet shopping, hiking, snowmobiling or snowshoeing. Or, just stay put in the 500-acre resort, where activities include skating, tobogganing, sledding – and campfires with s’mores by the pond. There’s a year-round pool, hot tubs, racquetball courts, air hockey and lobby gaming stations. Dine by the fire at Tova’s Tavern or enjoy scenic views from the Hilltop restaurant.

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Briar Barn Inn

101 Main Street Rowley, MA, 01969 Phone: 978-653-5323

Stylish rooms, in-house spa, inviting restaurant: That’s a recipe for the perfect winter escape

Delightfully dramatic and charmingly cozy in the winter, the North Shore is the perfect area to explore during a weekday or weekend getaway, and there is no more idyllic location to launch your exploration than the Briar Barn Inn in historic Rowley. Hike coastal trails, explore antiques shops and galleries and sample a variety of fine-dining and casual restaurants. Then head back to your suite in this welcoming inn, where in-room amenities include gas fireplaces, soaking tubs, luxurious linens and soothing decor with curated art and antiques. Enjoy fresh fare and creative cocktails at the on-site restaurant, Grove, and book a massage or facial at the inn’s spa. In the evening, relax with a glass of wine by the courtyard fire pit.

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