Winter time is a great time to get OUTSIDE! We have rounded up some local and regional suggestions for you if you are looking for a day trip or weekend get away to enjoy skiing, snowboarding or tubing this season.
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, hours and amenities may be affected.
Please check the status of your intended destination before visiting.
CONNECTICUT
Mohawk Mountain Ski Area - Cornwall, CT
38 miles and approx. 55 minutes from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding lessons: Available for children as young as 5+
- Snow-tubing: Must be 42" in height to enter tubing area (NOT YET OPEN; Check Web site)
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Limited dining inside the lodge with COVID restrictions
- Hotel: Nearby accommodations available
- Does not offer child care services
Mount Southington Ski Area - Plantsville, CT
50 miles and approx.1 hour from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding lessons: Available for children as young as 4+
- Snow-tubing: Not available
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Outdoor dining available. Limited dining with table service inside.
- Hotel: Nearby accommodations available
- Does not offer child care services
Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort - Middlefield, CT
49 miles and approx. 53 minutes from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding Lessons: Available for children as young as 6+
- Snow-tubing: General tubing as well as a Kids Snow Zone play area with mini-tubing.
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Restaurant on site with guidelines in place; Private day rooms and dining rooms available to rent.
- Hotel: Nearby accommodations available
- Does not offer child care services
Ski Sundown - New Hartford, CT
61 miles and approx.1 hour from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding lessons: Available for children as young as 4+
- Snow-tubing: Not available
- Dining: Food Courts and Lounge on site; Covid Guidelines in place.
- Hotel: Nearby accommodations available
- Does not offer child care services
UPSTATE NEW YORK
Catamount Mountain Resort - Hillsdale, NY
66 miles and approx. 1.5 hours from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding lessons: Available for children as young as 5+
- Snow-tubing: Not available
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: New dining options available this season
- Hotel: Accommodations available right at the mountain
- Night skiing is available
Hunter Mountain - Hunter, NY
100 miles and approx 2 hours from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding lessons: Available for children as young as 4+
- Snow-tubing: Single rider must be 44" plus, children between 36" and 44" may ride with 1 adult
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Snacks and restaurants available with COVID guidelines in place
- Hotel: Accommodations right at Hunter Mountain available at the Lodge
- Childcare services are back for the 2021-2022 season but space is limited; book in advance
Rocking Horse Ranch - Highland, NY
54 miles and approx. 1 hour from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- All activities and amenities are included in this all-inclusive resort
- Ski lessons: Group lessons available
- Snow-tubing: Riders must be 36" plus; single and double tubes available
- Dining: All inclusive dining; breakfast/lunch/dinner plus character meals
- Hotel: Accommodations on-site
- Other activities include an indoor water park, arcade, bowling, fitness center and spa
Thunder Ridge Ski Area - Patterson, NY
12 miles and approx 25 minutes from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski Lessons: Available for children 4+ and snowboarding lessons for children 6+; Private family lessons available
- Snow-tubing: Not available
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Nearby dining available
- Hotel: Nearby accommodations available
Windham Mountain - Windham, NY
120 miles and approx 2 hours from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding Lessons: Available for children 7+; children and adults of all ski abilities can find fun on the mountain with many options available
- Snow-tubing: No age/height limits as long as the person is able to get in and out and sit up; children are not allowed to ride with an adult
- Snowmobiles: Kid snowmobiles available for those 6+ and under 120lbs
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Lots of dining options available
- Hotel: Nearby accommodations available
- Child care not available
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
Ski Butternut - Great Barrington, MA
64 miles and approx. 1.5 hours from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding Lessons: Available for children as young as 6+; Private Family Lessons also available.
- Snow-tubing: Ages 5+; must be able to ride alone
- Dining: On site with guidelines in place
- Hotel: Nearby accommodations available
- Does not offer child care services
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort - Hancock, MA
111 miles and approx. 2 hours from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding Lessons: Available for children as young as 6+
- Snow-tubing: Not available
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Many restaurants available on site with guidelines in place
- Hotel: On and Offsite accommodations available
- Child care services not available
VERMONT
Mt. Snow - West Dover, VT
170 miles and approx. 3 hours from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding Lessons: Available for children as young as 3+
- Snow-tubing available; must be able to ride alone
- Terrain Parks: rails and jumps available for more advanced snowboarders
- Dining: Many restaurants available on site with guidelines in place
- Hotel: On and Offsite accommodations available
- Child care services unavailable
NEW JERSEY
Mountain Creek - Vernon, NJ
82 miles and approx 1.5 hours from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Skiing/Snowboarding: Lessons available for children 4-15
- Snow-tubing: All riders must be at least 5 years old and 42"
- Sno-Go Biking: Available for persons 5 feet and taller
- Book online in advance
- Dining: Indoor and outdoor dining available
- Hotel: Lodging available at the mountain
- Pool: Outdoor heated pool and hot tubs available year-round
- 2021/2022 Season will not offer the Alpine Mountain Coaster
Campgaw Mountain - Mahwah, NJ
59 miles and approx. 1 hour from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding lessons: specialized programming for children 4-6
- Offers day and night skiing
- Snow-tubing: 42" height requirement and only single riders
- Book sessions online in advance
- Dining: Two different dining areas available.
- Hotel: None on-premises
PENNSYLVANIA
Camelback Mountain Resort - Tannersville, PA
141 miles and approx 2 hours 30 minutes from Danbury
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Family Amenities Highlights:
- Ski/Snowboarding lessons: Available for families and kids ages 4+
- Snow-tubing: 44" and taller, riders 33"-43" can ride with an adult in a double tube
- Dining: Abundant food options available
- Hotel: Accommodations on premises
- Pool: Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
- Indoor fun: rock climbing, escape room, arcade, virtual reality, bumper cars, bowling, laser tag and more
- For Mom & Dad: Spa is open
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