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Winter Travel: 10 Snowy Sites
Wintery Wonderlands
When the winter chill sets in, you know it's time to get out there and play in the snow! From coast to coast, we've got some great ideas for the best places to take your tykes to see the white stuff.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
A skier's paradise with plenty of slopes for beginners, Lake Tahoe is a gorgeous West Coast gem. Take a skiing or snowboarding lesson, go cross-country, or build the ultimate snowman.
Stowe, Vermont
Get a hefty dose of New England charm along with one heck of an active, snow-filled vacation. From skiing to sledding to skating and cocoa, picturesque Vermont delivers the quintessential winter getaway experience.
Aspen and Vail, Colorado
Die-hard skiers look no further. This area of the nation's mountain region is as good as it gets for ski-lovers of all ages and levels.
Sun Valley, Idaho
As the first destination ski resort in the United States and a favorite haunt of celebrities in the 1940s, Sun Valley has the feel of understated elegance and unbridled fun at the same time.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
We've got snow! And that's not all. This friendly midwestern city offers a variety of one-of-a-kind adventures including great children's theater, captivating museums, and, of course, the nation's largest indoor mall.
The Berkshires, Massachusetts
If quaint and cozy is your thing, head to western Massachusetts where you'll be tempted by a rich offering of historical tours and museums, plus skiing at the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Vist a rich cultural center in the foothills of one of the nation's most popular family ski resorts: Snowbird. Salt Lake City especially sparkles during the holidays, but it bustles all winter long.
Seattle, Washington
Scrumptious seafood, gorgeous water views, Pike Place Market, snowy mountain backdrop, it's all here in the Pacific Northwest, which absolutely shines in winter.
Whistler, British Columbia
It's easy to see why Whistler was chosen to host the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. During winter, Whistler is a skiier's paradise, with 8,000 skiable acres spread across two mountains, more than 200 trails, 17 alpine bowls, and four wide-open glaciers.
Yellowstone Park, Wyoming
Visit the nation's first-ever national park and you'll quickly see why it's considered a treasure. The Mammoth Springs Hotel is the place to be in winter, where you can ice skate or take a guided snowmobile tour you'll never forget.
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