5 Top Ski Resorts For Families
Do you need a fresh idea for the next family vacation? Pack up the skis and go get hilltop. Racing, lift-lickers, hot cocoa by the fireplace, and snowball fights; ski resorts are a perfect idea for a family trip.
But first things first, we need to sift through all the powder to pick the right one. Most resorts these days do encourage family vacationers. But not all resorts share the same meaning of fun. Below are the Top 5 ski resorts for families. And these resorts over deliver on their ideas of fun.
#5 Beaver Creek, CO
Just west of the infamous Vail hides the little treasure of Beaver Creek. Think posh with its European decor, but in a kid friendly manner and with a cookie on top. Kids even have their own restaurant to hang out at while the chef brings them fresh cookies. 776 acres of trails offers diversity for all skill levels. Keep your eyes peeled here, you might just bump into one of the many famous people that call this resort home
#4 Big Sky, MT
Big Sky has big fun in store for families. The off-slope activities alone make this a worth while destination. From bungee trampoline to the high ropes course to laser tag; this resort has fun written all over it. Kids can even group with others their own age and learn how to ski or learn things about nature. And the accommodations here will have you quickly forgetting all about home.
#3 Park City, Utah
This one may sound familiar as it was home to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. But don’t let that worry you any. This resort has nearly 50 groomed runs and bowls filled with powder for all skill levels to choose from. Not to mention all the other activities going on around base camp: dog sledding, ice skating, sleigh rides, and tubing around Gorgoza Park. If you’re a real thrill seeker take a trip down the mountain “Alpine Coaster” style.
#2 Steamboat Springs, CO
Cowboy up, as there is a definite wild wild west feel around these parts. You won’t be alone. This resort attracts visitors of all sorts just from the natural hot springs located here. The spas here are fantastic. Kids will have a blast swimming at the city’s naturally heated pool anytime of the year. And when they’re done, drop the kids off at the resort daycare and take in some of the vibrant nightlife around Steamboat.
#1 Vail, CO
If Hollywood is home to the movies, then Vail is the champion of ski resorts. With 5,200 acres, Vail trumps all other resorts in North America and some combined. Undoubtedly, with this much landscape, it won’t be hard to find a run that suits any skill level. If you’re looking for souvenirs, Vail has hundreds of shops and boutiques to choose from. Piano bars, microbreweries, and live music fills the nights. And families can really crank up the excitement on Adventure Ridge. This enormous snow park has all day fun with ski bikes, kid-sized snowmobiles, and tubing lanes to name a few. No question about it, Vail offers the best experience and the most value for a family vacation.
When Josey Wales is not writing about traveling, he’s waxing his snowboarding and looking for ski lodging deals for 2012.
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