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15 Places to Go Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing in the Tri-State Area

By Meghan Friedland, Publisher Macaroni Kid Greater Danbury, CT and Helen Partlow, Publisher Macaroni Kid Greater Port Jefferson & Mt. Sinai NY January 4, 2024

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.

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 (Check Web site for open dates)
  • Book sessions online in advance
  • Dining available inside the lodge
  • 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: Both indoor and outdoor dining available.  
  • 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; 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 
  • 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: Riders must be at least 42 inches tall and be able to ride in their own tube.
  • Book sessions online in advance 
  • Dining options available 
  • 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 
  • Hotel: Accommodations right at Hunter Mountain available at the Lodge
  • Childcare services available; 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 horse adventures, 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 
  • 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, but there is a Mountain Coaster and Snow Shoeing
  • Book sessions online in advance
  • Dining: Many restaurants available on site  
  • 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  
  • 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"
  • 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

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

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