Top Family Ski Vacations in the US

Taking a family ski vacation can be a great way to enjoy the winter as a family. Great memories of my childhood were made by enjoying our winter family vacations. There are many great family friendly ski resorts in the United States that offer amenities and fun geared towards families. Here is a list of the top 3 family ski destinations in the US.

Park City, Utah

Park City Mountain Ski Resort in Utah is renowned for its family friendly activities. This is a huge ski resort with over 114 trails and great snowfall. Some consider it to be the best snow in the United States. Park City has so many fun activities such as the Alpine Coaster for the roller coaster enthusiasts in your family, try tubing down the mountain at Gorgoza Park for little ones to adults, ride on a sleigh pulled by snow cats as you explore the Viking Yurt and be transported in time as you are served a wonderful and tasty dinner. There are many activities including snowmobile rides and a great ski school for children and safety is their number one concern. The hotels in Park City range from economy to deluxe and everything in between. This is truly a place where all will feel welcome.

Steamboat Springs, CO

Steamboat Springs ski resort has one of the most unique features for families with children. They offer a kids-only terrain and lift area which includes 5 kids only lifts and two special beginner teacher areas. They also have a kids-only area called the Rough Rider Basin for those children who have a little more experience on the slopes. For parents who would like to have an evening out on the town or a nice romantic dinner, the resort offers a Kids Adventure Club where your children will be entertained while you enjoy a night out. Steamboat Springs offers ski instruction to children 2 years old and above, which makes this a unique resort. This resort offers moderate to luxury accommodations and also have family style suites in some of their lodges. This is one of the best resorts in the US for families.

Sugarloaf, ME

Sugarloaf Maine ski resort offers world class skiing and is the best n the New England area of the United States. There are many kids activities during the ski season including fun filled days at the Antigravity Center which has an indoor skate bowl, ice skating, a climbing wall, state of the art trampolines and much more. This resort has everything from inner tubing to zip lining. Sugarloaf resort boasts 146 trails and glades and has terrain and parks for all levels of skiing. They offer ski school for those ages 3 years and older. The community has many concerts ands activities and entertainment all season long. Sugarloaf has lodging that ranges from the deluxe Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel to family condominiums that will make you fell right a home. This resort is one of the best in the country and a must see.