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Kids happy with their ski at the top of the mountain at Bromley ski resort

12 Vermont Ski Resorts For Families Recommended by parents.

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12 Vermont Ski Resorts For Families Recommended by parents.

Vermont offers some of the best family ski resorts on the east coast. located driving distances from major cities like NYC and Boston and Philadelphia, the mountainous surroundings set the right tone for a great family ski trip experiences.

The Gowhee App team selected 12 Vermont ski resorts for families that you shouldn’t miss!

1. Magic Mountain ski resort

Magic Mountain is known as southern Vermont’s most challenging mountain which offers great skiing opportunities at a lower price and fewer crowds.

This ski resort has diverse terrain, impressive hills, and a community vibe. The laid-back and friendly atmosphere is what keeps families coming back year after year.

  • Kids can enjoy the Learning Center, where there is a “Magic Carpet” lift for beginners and families.
  • There is also easy access to a snow tubing park!

 

The Black Tavern onsite offers dinner Thursday-Saturdays, with a kids menu option, and live music is also available.

For accommodation, stay at the Upper Pass Lodge, at the base of the Magic Mountain Ski Area, and within walking distance to the lifts. The Family Deluxe rooms sleep up to 6 people, with two double beds and bunk beds. The lodge includes a fireplace, restaurant, pool, and it’s pet-friendly.

2. Okemo ski resort

Okemo Mountain Resort on the 3300 ft high Ludlow Mountain is one of the most popular ski areas in New England. The massive 667 acres of skiable area offers slopes for all levels including a snowtubing area.

This location offers a ton of activities for families and a full-service ski resort.

  • Spark the fun of skiing with Group ski or snowboard lessons for your 3-14-year-old or take a private lesson.
  • Kids will especially enjoy thrilling attractions like winter rollercoasters, snow tubing, and more.


Onsite you will find 11 on-mountain restaurants/bars. We recommend the Bull Restaurant for those looking for an après ski experience. For an authentic experience of Vermont’s food scene, head in town in Ludlow and try local’s favorites like Mrs. Darcie’s famous parmesan fries.

You will find onsite accommodations at the Jackson Gore Inn which with a pool and hotel services.

 

3. Stratton Ski Resort

For a quick getaway to Stratton Mountain Resort, is located just north of mount Snow about a four-hour drive from New York City. Perfect for a ‘winter one-nighter package’ (two days and one night offer from Stratton, starting at $299).

  • For the little ones that are still too young to hit the slopes, the Black Bear Lodge onsite offers babysitting and day care.
  • From the village, you can use a short shuttle ride to the Stratton ski slopes. Then, choose one of the 99 trails from beginner to expert, or trek all the way up to the highest peak in southern Vermont.


Stratton is set up like a village, with charming boutiques and 10 delicious restaurants to choose from. For a family-friendly dining ambiance, Table 43-1 guarantees a great experience for kids and a dedicated menu.

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4. Northeast Ski resort

A Vermont ski resort guide would not be complete without a mention of the oldest continuously operated ski tow in the USA, Northeast Slopes! Although not the largest skiable area with 35 acres, this resort has a great beginner setup with a junior tow and a fun park. And with local hotels’ rates starting at $91/night, it is a great budget-friendly option too.

This ski resort may lacks of extra amenities compared to the bigger resorts, but it makes up for it, by providing:

  • A local and authentic atmosphere. 
  • The whole family can enjoy real snow and short lines.
  • And the perks of a historical resort. Like grabbing onto the original tow rope from the opening of the Northeast slopes in 1936. 

Northeast, also offers night events regularly and a must-try Nor’easter Burgers made with choice-grade beef at their local eatery.

5. Viking Cross Country Ski Resort

If your family is more of the cross country skiing type, then Viking Nordic Center is the place to visit. As one of the oldest cross country ski centers in North America, it will leave you in awe, of the beautiful 35 kilometers of trails. There is something for everyone at Viking Nordic Center. 

This cross-country ski resort offers all the amenities parents need right onsite.

  • Think beginner-friendly trails, drag cover sled for tiny ones, and rentals that accommodate kids’ sizes.
  • Some fun for the kids is the Great Cookie Hunt. Throughout the trails are various Viking helmets and each one has a different paper punch attached to it. Kids 12 and under can take part in this Viking-themed scavenger hunt for a free cookie at the Nordic Cafe.

To stay at Viking, book early because the farmhouse goes fast. Other options like this local Airbnb, accommodate families with all necessities. 

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6. Bromley family-friendly ski resort

Known as ‘the family-friendly ski resort by locals, Bromley has a lot to offer in that aspect.

  • There are slopes adapted to all ages, spacious lodging options such as four bedrooms condos, and ski-in/ski-out amenities.
  • Bromley has a lot of family winter activities, including ice-skating, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.

A noteworthy experience is the 2-hour dog sledding adventure organized by Husky Works Mushing Company (for age 6+).

The resort has great snack shacks options like the Waffle Shack at the Sun Deck, with homemade silver dollar waffles and hot chocolate.

For dinner, make sure to reserve a table at the nearby luxurious restaurant Seesaw located down the road. It offers great food, a giant retro fireplace, and a kid’s playroom downstairs.

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7. Pico Mountain Resort

Pico Mountain has a wide variety of winter activities. Families can enjoy the Sleigh Rides for the little ones, Snowshoeing, and the Rutland’s Historic Paramount Theatre. This Vermont ski stop is an affordable one but still provides the same amenities as the bigger resorts. 

  • The resort has ski, snowboard lessons for all ages,
  • And an extensive program for skiers with disabilities The adaptive clinic is managed by the Vermont Ski Adaptative association. It offers ski lessons for all ability levels.


The restaurants also offer a wide variety from the food court with kid-friendly favorites and a Waffle Cabin! 

To top it off, there is the Last Run Lounge with an authentic ski lodge pub feel. Live entertainment is offered on Friday and Saturday.

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8. Jay Peak Resort

Jay Peak Resort boasts the most snow in eastern North America! It has 81 trails, slopes, and glades, and has the backcountry all the way to the supervised convenience of The Zone learning area. With 385 acres there is enough fun for everyone.

This resort has one of the most extensive offerings for families.

  • Kids will enjoy the Pump House Indoor Waterpark.
  • Parents will appreciate the two JayCare (daycare), and the Date Night Care option for an evening getaway from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

Families wanting a little more than the ski experience will enjoy the many family-friendly resort features, like rock climbing, an indoor arena, arcade games, and over 18 restaurants to choose from.

9. Stowe Resort

Stowe Mountain Resort is a world-renowned ski resort on the beautiful Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak. It is a large resort including 116 trails accessible by more than 18 lifts and 2 gondolas. Not only is the skiing amazing here but the Village at Spruce Peak is quite breathtaking. To be mentioned, their Free access to a full-size ski rink (except for the ice skate rental).

  • Stowe Mountain Resort has its own Snowboard school offering one-of-a-kind Signature Programs. It offers a variety of group, private, and for those needing a bit more help – adaptive lessons.
  • Families with young children will especially appreciate the cubs club, open seven days a week.

Their Après Ski experience is thoughtfully designed for families. Many kid-friendly dining options are available, like the open-fire raclette dinner. 

Nights can be filled with family-friendly shows at the spruce Peak Arts Center.

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10. Mad River Valley

Mad River Glen is one of only three areas in North America that prohibit snowboarding, due to its dedication to natural snow skiing. This resort relies almost completely upon natural snowfall, unlike most other ski resorts in New England.

There is a family-friendly atmosphere with

  • a daycare on-site for kids ages six weeks to 6 years.  The nursery’s play area is located right by the lift so parents can easily ski in for a quick visit.
  • The resort offers several children’s seasonal programs with its ski school. Ski racing is a family affair at Mad River Glen. They have a multitude of services to train future athletes like their Junior Race Program.

In the evening the whole family can hangout with great food and a fun-loving atmosphere can be found at General Stark’s Pub, with Hot chocolate available for the kids.

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11. Sugarbush Mountain

Sugarbush Resort offers 111 trails of terrain for beginners, intermediates, and experts spread across two mountains, Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen. The two are connected with a chairlift and a shuttle bus. 

Lincoln Peak offers extensive beginner terrain and lifts.

  • Kids can enroll in some of the ski lessons offered ad enjoy days activities such as rock climbing on site.
  • One of the kids’ favorite and unique experiences to book at Sugarbush is the Sunset Groomer Ride. This fun activity happens at night, kids and adults can ride the snow groomer and enjoy a “behind-the-scenes” experience on the slopes.

Families with younger ones or non-skiers will especially enjoy the Base Cabins, available at both mountains, for rent. Each cabin is a private warming-up space for up to 8 people with ski-in-ski-out access to the slopes.

12. Smuggs Notch Resort

Smugglers’ Notch Resort is located about 50 minutes northeast of Burlington, Vermont. With the highest vertical drop in Northern Vermont and 1,000 acres for skiing and riding, Smuggs has plenty to do for the whole family. 

Lifts Ticket prices vary by season but Kids 5 and under ski or ride for FREE. The Resort also offers supervised children’s programs with full-day camps for kids to learn how to ski.

  • Families that want to enjoy the resort together, can do so with amazing winter activities for all ages. This includes Bonfire fun, a fun zone facility, Pirate Bingo, Snowshoe Adventure Dinner, and more.
  • Older kids can also partake in thrilling adventures like off-site dog sledding adventures and ice fishing tours.

The resort village accommodation includes 5 different communities to choose from, all within an easy walk or on-demand Resort Shuttle ride to all Village amenities. Village Amenities include condominiums with fully equipped kitchens, childcare facilities, and workout areas.

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6 Best US fall destinations for families https://gowhee.com/best-us-fall-destinations-for-families/ https://gowhee.com/best-us-fall-destinations-for-families/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:35:25 +0000 https://gowhee.com/?p=15710
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Fresh air, warm sun, fewer crowds, fall colors, and countless festivals. This is what fall vacations look like, and enjoying these memories with kids makes things even better.
Whether for a weekend or a few more days, plan something fun for the whole family this season, since it is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor adventures before winter settles.

Parents from the Gowhee app recommend the best us fall destinations for families and their favorite local spots.

Best US fall destinations for families

1. Blue ridge Mountains

The foliage colors and amazing blue ridge parkway make the absolute perfect scenic drive to add to your united states fall bucket list. 

It is an excellent option for families wanting to enjoy the warm sun a little longer since fall weather tends to be mild in those southern states (Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia).

We recommend planning for one of the many kid-friendly hikes to enjoy nature before winter settles and make it fun with a great fall scavenger hunt.

Gowhee Families’ favorite: Ideal for toddlers and great for the whole family, the Great country farms is the spot to be this time of year. There is a lot to do like a petting zoo, tons of outdoor play spaces, and even a brewery and winery right outside to keep parents entertained.

Rainy day? The Luray caverns are perfect if you want to stay away from the rain. The tours are very informative and still interactive for kids to participate in. Make sure to grab a treat from the candy shop there!

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2.Salt Lake City


There are many cities to choose from in the fall, but Salt Lake City and Snowbird Mountain take this season’s cheer a stretch further by organizing an amazing family-friendly Oktoberfest. 

For foodie families, make sure to stop by Lola’s street, recommended by traveling families since they serve great options for kids like their delicious burgers and homemade fry sauce.

Gowhee Families’ Favorite: The Antelope Island State Park is a short drive from downtown, where you can observe bison in unparalleled natural beauty.
The park offers tons to see and spectacular views of the lake. The Buffalo Point trail (1 mile) is extremely kid-friendly with slight inclines, but if the kids are up for the distance, we recommend the 6 miles loop around the lake (lakeside trail) that is accessible all year long.

Rainy Day? Head over to the free Clark Planetarium. Located downtown Salt Lake City, it is completely free and offers lots of hands-on stations and activities for all ages. Kids can brush up their knowledge of Earth and other planets, and experience hands-on exhibits like no other, like the Gravity force on the moon exhibit.
Make sure to check their events and score some free access to great shows.

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3. Vermont

The whole state of Vermont is the ultimate destination for fall. But did you know that besides the traditional leaf’s peeping weekend getaway, you will find an array of amazing things to do with kids?

We recommend first, making a stop at some of the most iconic small towns in the U.S. Mid-October is the perfect time to visit places like Woodstock, Manchester, Stowe, and the famous Vermont Country store.

Gowhee Families Favorites: The Billing Farm and Museum in the heart of quintessence Vermont town Woodstock will keep the whole family entertained for hours! The museum is extensive and will be super educational about the history of farm life while keeping things fun like their pumpkin treasure hunt. While there don’t forget to taste their famous cider donuts.

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Rainy day? Take an art break at the SVAC Museum, in Manchester Vermont. They have plenty of exhibits, usually super fun for kids, a delicious cafe on site for lunch, trails with story time if the weather gets better and even a kids’ art room in the back. There you can draw, read books engage in some puppet show theater.

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4. Twin Falls Idaho

Idaho is often underrated as a destination for family getaways. But if you look closely, you will find some amazing gems throughout the state. One of them is Twin Falls.

The area offers tons of great hikes to see the foliage but we can’t recommend enough the Thousand Springs scenic byway, ideal for taking a road trip with kids that can’t hike yet. On the way, Make sure to stop by one of the numerous orchards to go “pick your own” and of course chase the waterfalls throughout the region.

Gowhee Families Favorite: The 200ft drop of the Perrine Coulee Fall is a show stopper. Kids of all ages can take the short and easy hike to it and with care, you can visit behind the pretty spectacular fall.

Rainy day? For a quick lunch or an afternoon of fun, the 2nd South Market has everything for everyone. There are seven food vendors gathered in the gigantic building, with games and lots of space to hang out. 

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5. The Hudson Valley

You can reach the beautiful Hudson Valley with a short road trip from New York City. Great to plan a trip on a budget and take advantage of the fall season with kids without the long travel journey.

If you are up for it, this trip can easily be stretched a little further north to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Adirondack mountains as well.

Gowhee’s Families Favorite: Stop by the Walkway Over The Hudson on the Highland side. This is the perfect place to take a walk and see the Hudson river from a new perspective. Make it an educational moment by explaining the up and downstream of the river compared to what is seen in the city.
The path is open from sunset to sunrise and offers plenty of room for walkers, strollers, bikes, and rollerblades, which makes it a fun experience.
It is great for families with little ones since it has plenty of places to sit along the way and bathrooms on either end.

Rainy Day? Head over to the Museum of firefighting in Hudson NY. If you have kids interested in anything firetrucks or firemen, this will be especially fun. Both adults and kids can learn a lot and enjoy the experience. From the history of firemen to a hands-on experience of “putting out a fire” in a real fire truck, and even a little fire safety session with rewards… This museum put a lot of effort into entertaining the kids.

Make sure to check their schedule and see if you can meet the resident puppy during the visit.

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6. Sacramento and Northern California Valley

Only a couple of hours from San Francisco and before you reach lake Tahoe, you will find a valley with tons to do for the whole family and foliages to see. Sacramento being the main city offers a ton of opportunities for fall city strolls with the kids as well as their famous Harvest fall Festival.

But make sure you drive a little further and appreciate the leaves changing colors throughout the season. Here is an interactive map to help you plan the best time to go.

Gowhee’s Families Favorite: Take the kids to the Old Sacramento District to step back in time and be in the heart of the gold rush era. This “cowboy town” will bring a lot of fun to the whole family. Make sure to stop by the railway museum nearby and Evangeline’s costume store to stock up on your Halloween costumes.

Rainy Day? In Roseville, you will find a magical place for all kids and kids at heart. The Living Space is a FREE indoor playground with 3 floors of play structures kids under 4 years of age need supervision) where kids can go have fun and burn all that energy.

If you have older kids that can stay on their own, you could even score a downtime and browse the shops around.

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Epic Family Road Trip: New York City To Montreal https://gowhee.com/epic-family-road-trip-new-york-city-to-montreal/ https://gowhee.com/epic-family-road-trip-new-york-city-to-montreal/#respond Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:20:01 +0000 https://gowhee.com/?p=11191

Epic Family Road Trip: New York City To Montreal

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Family road trips are a staple for family vacations. They offer great opportunities to create memories, unplug with kids, and travel at a pace that fits best everyone on board. 

The key to a successful family road trip is to do choose stops that are great for little ones and fun for parents. Use the Gowhee App to find places for kids, recommended by local parents, along the way.

What road trips are really worth your time? To make it easy for you, we selected some epic road trips to take with kids, and here is the one from New York City to Montreal

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Road Trip Highlights

454 Miles – Straight drive: 8:30min – Toll: Yes – Border Crossing: Yes – Campsite and RV spots: Yes


Once you leave the city and drive north, you will quickly start to be surrounded by mountains. This road trip is all about discovering small towns, eating in great farm-to-table restaurants, and of course, enjoying the great outdoors

Upstate New York and Vermont are filled with lakes, waterfalls, and shaded hikes. What we love most is the mild weather temps in the summer and tons of great events hosted in breweries and wineries along the way.

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Best time to go with kids? 

Great for summer vacation, but perfect in the fall (October) to catch a glimpse of the foliage colors.

Stop 1: Hudson Valley

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Stop 2: Southern Vermont (Manchester + Woodstock)

 

  • Drive on top of Equinox mountain to enjoy a picnic and amazing views.

     

  • Take an art class at the Manchester Art Studio, reserve your spot in advance.

     

  • Or enjoy the local playground at the Rec center. It is a huge playground, with accessible structures, skate ramps, and mountain views!

     

  • Then, drive a little east and eat dinner at the Tuckerbox. This Turkish restaurant has an authentic kids menu, great staff, and is facing an old 19-century train, where kids can climb on.

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Stop 3: Stowe and Burlington

  • Have breakfast at the Friendly Toast restaurant in Burlington with an extensive menu for kids and mimosa flights for parents. Watch for the long wait, put yourself on their waitlist!

     

  • Visit the nature and science museum, ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. It is full of hands-on learning opportunities for kids, with beautiful views of Lake Champlain.

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Do not miss these places for kids: 

  • June Farm NY is a great place to stop for a few hours. Kids will have fun running around safely to meet all the animals, while parents can sip and stroll along.

     

  • The Montshire Science museum in Norwich VT. They have great exhibits indoors and a whole park around the museum with water play, natural play structures, and kid-friendly trails.
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Cool spot to sleep along the way: 

This Airbnb apartment is near Manchester VT. It is a  charming loft apartment that has 2 bedrooms, one with a bunk bed, sleeps up to 7, and is all equipped for kids and adults alike.

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For the foodie families: 

  • Yum Yum is a great restaurant in Woodstock, NY with delicious food along with a relaxing atmosphere. Their large picnic tables are especially great for large families.

  • Copper fox in Springfield VT, has a great selection of locally sourced food, amazing pizza, and must-try brussels sprouts. Reservations are recommended.

Family photo Checklist: 

  • The Maker Hotel Lobby in Hudson, NY is one of the most popular photo spots in upstate New York.

  • Foliage road in Stowe Vermont. A quick walk from the Barnes Camp Visitor Center‘s parking lot.

  • The Covered Bridge in Woodstock Vermont. Across the street from the Woodstock Inn.
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