Spring Skiing in New England

If you’re working with limited time, what with school schedules, work demands and more, you can still get away for a little skiing and snow over a weekend. It’s easy when you pick the right resort or hotel, especially one that’s conveniently located so you can arrive and depart without any extra hassles, or those that provide all the amenities you need to focus on having fun, rather than on where you’re going to find your next meal.

For example, Yankee Inn in Lenox, Massachusetts, has you completely covered with its Jiminy Peak Family Ski, Dine, Stay Package. A three-day, two-night package, available anytime at all this ski season, it includes your eight-hour lift ticket and also dinner at Arizona Pizza Company.

Similarly, the Nordic Adventure Package at Liberty Hill Farm Inn in Vermont has you covered on the outdoor exploration front, with one-night accommodations for two, breakfasts, dinners, cross-country ski equipment and more. You just show up and have a great time!

In New Hampshire, the Jack Daniels Motor Inn ensures that you have everything you need for an awesome time at Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride. You get your lodging, lift tickets and a dining voucher, plus you save on room rates. How can you beat a deal like that?



But, if you want to hit as many slopes as possible in a short amount of time, there’s no better spot than Manor House Inn in Norfolk. You’re within close distance of Ski Sundown, Catamount and Ski Butternut. When you book the Ski and Stay bundle, you receive accommodations, an après-ski snack, welcome drinks and breakfast.

Of course, skiing with the family is a memorable occasion that can’t be missed. If you’ve yet to get the entire crew out on the slopes, make sure you take advantage of the last few weeks of winter to squeeze in an unforgettable family vacation.

You can even save a little cash when you bring the kids to Town Square Lodging in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. If you stay in a three-bedroom condo (which means everyone has a little bit of their own space) for at least two nights, you receive free junior and teen tickets to the lifts plus a 30 percent discount on group lessons, kid camps, childcare and more. Additionally, included in your room rate is access to the athletic club swimming pools, hot tub and sauna. It’s a great time for everyone, guaranteed.

Give your family the best of both worlds when you go with the Stay and Ski the Sea bundle at the Hawthorne Inn in Camden, Maine. This spot is the only ski destination on the East Coast where you can enjoy views of the ocean and then go hit the slopes, no extra travel time required. The bundle includes a two-night stay, daily breakfast, lift tickets and discounted room rates. Each afternoon, you’ll also get a yummy snack and your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate — perfect for cozying up as a group after a chilly morning in the snow.

Skiing? In Rhode Island? You heard it right. Stay in Providence at the aptly named Hotel Providence and you’ll enjoy easy access to the city’s great arts scene (take the kids to see a Broadway-caliber show at prices far more friendly than what you’ll get in the Big Apple) and you’re only a half-hour drive to Rhode Island’s only ski destination, Yawgoo Valley. This pet-friendly hotel will even let you bring Fido along for the fun.

There’s more than one way to go down a slope. For those little travelers (and, let’s face it, some of the big ones, too) who prefer to head down the mountain on their bottoms versus trying to wrangle a pair of unruly skis, book the Family Snow Tubing & Pizza Package at Yankee Inn in Lenox. You’ll get a pass for two hours of snow tubing and then a voucher for a pizza at nearby Arizona Pizza Co. It’s a great weekend option the kids are sure to love!

Additionally, Yankee Inn welcomes bigger groups of traveling families, too, in case you want to plan a multigenerational getaway. With gathering spaces available, ample parking and seven different room types, you can bring everyone along, no problem. Thanks to the inn’s convenient location, even those who aren’t fond of skiing will have a great time, when they visit the nearby museums, cultural attractions and more.

While all your friends head off to Cancun, you’ll be enjoying a spring break of a more refined type, as you take to the slopes instead of the sand and enjoy warm cocktails by a roaring fire rather than tequila shots.

Don’t think, though, that your New England spring vacation means you have to trek out into the wilderness to enjoy the mountains. You can indulge in all the luxury and perks that you might find in any high-end destination when you choose Stowe as your basecamp. This in-demand locale is where all the skiers with good taste go, at least once a year, so pack your bags and make your reservation now at Golden Eagle Resort. When you book the EPIC Ski & Stay Package you save 20 percent and receive great perks like free snowshoe rentals, a free shuttle to Stowe Mountain, complimentary breakfast and access to the pool and sauna.

Is it just you and your boo this spring break? If so, get away for a romantic escape at Manor House Inn in Norfolk, Connecticut. The Romantic Getaway package gives you a night in a luxury suite. Enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries and complimentary Champagne upon arrival, and your choice of handcrafted bath salts for some sudsy fun later, or fresh flowers to liven up your space. You won’t even have to roll out of bed for breakfast, as it’s delivered straight to your room.



If you do, in fact, want to visit a beach over spring break, but you’re fine leaving the bikini at home in lieu of some snow boots, blend the best of both travel types with a trip to Camden, Maine. When you stay at the Blue Harbor House Inn, you enjoy the cozy coastal vibe, quaint nearby shopping and world-class fresh dining, but you’re just a short hop away from the slopes as well.

So you’ve already been on and East Coast ski trip this year? Don’t think that just because you’ve been to the region in the past few months that you’ve seen all there is to see. New England is filled with fun surprises, new experiences and loads to keep returning to, season after season. Need some ideas on a few hidden gems to check out?

What about a trip to northern Vermont, where you’re almost in Canada, but not quite, and far removed from any of the hubbub on the coast? If you’ve yet to stay in Montgomery Center, Vermont, particularly at Phineas Swann Bed & Breakfast Inn, you’re missing out. This little dot on the map has been featured on HGTV, CNN and in tons of widely circulated magazines, all of which call it utterly romantic and top-notch in terms of luxury. From the fine antiques to the four-poster beds, all-day snacks and pet-friendliness, they’ve thought of everything. Plus, you can reach the slopes with ease.

Or, maybe you’d enjoy a chance to truly get away from it all, or at least, from technology, while you explore some new territory? If that’s the case, you’ll want to hurry to Mount Race in Massachusetts, where The Race Brook Lodge offers up beautiful, rustic-chic accommodations — think exposed beams and wide plank flooring — amazing dining in a restaurant that dates to the late 1700s and easy access to skiing and cultural attractions…but no televisions or phones in the guest rooms, giving you the chance to disconnect and unwind.

If, though, you want a bit of rustic elegance without sacrificing any of your modern conveniences, Common Man Inn & Spa in Plymouth, New Hampshire, has just the thing. The look and feel is that of a high-end ski lodge, and you enjoy awesome amenities like a great spa and salon, high-end dining on site and close proximity to lots of fun in Plymouth, from shopping and entertainment to more dining and nightlife.

Whatever New England destination you choose, you’re sure to find some amazing end-of-season skiing, perfect to get your fix before summer hits.

What are the spring snow conditions like on the East Coast and New England?

March can be one of the greatest times of year for skiing in New England.  Most of the resorts are scheduled to be open through the first week of April.  Many New England Ski Resorts will be open well into the month of May.  Check the current local ski conditions to get a better idea of what to expect.

What are the dates of Spring Break and is it crowded?

Do you call the season Spring Fling and March Gladness; Regardless, the old days of student Spring Breaks are over.  Some schools break as early as February and some as late as April.  March is prime time, but no single week is necessarily more crowded. 

What are the best ski vacation deals and discounts to the New England area?

Here at New England Inns and Resorts we encourage our unique lodging partners to create award winning experiences at a great value.  Check our Ski Deals page for current offers and savings.