This Vermont ski town is happening. The mountain itself has immaculate lodging, tons of aprés activities (whiskey bar, anyone?) and a fun gondola ride that gets you to different lifts. And meanwhile, the surrounding town is rife with breweries, pizza parlors and a downtown shopping center that checks all the "New England small town" boxes.
Up in Maine's Carrabassett Valley, you'll find Sugarloaf, the state's third-highest peak with gorgeous, powder-y runs.
This lesser-known mountain is a bit further out, but it's the no-frills attitude that keeps fans coming back. We're talking just a handful of lifts and one lodge, but nearby condo rentals offer ski-in, ski-out opportunities and there's something quaint as hell about the mountainside waffle shack.
Black diamond skiers and snowboarders will find their thrills at Killington, known for its vertical drops and fun downhill challenges.
Getting the kids on skis for the first time? Loon is your ideal venue. One of New Hampshire's iconic White Mountains, Loon leans heavily on a resort feel and has tons of offerings for beginners.
Just a quick 90 minutes from Boston, Mount Sunapee is an attractive mountain for families — 66 trails cover all skill levels!
Bretton Woods is New Hampshire's biggest ski resort, situated on the famous Mount Washington, so you're bound to find whatever you're looking for on it — powdery runs, cross-country trails, canopy zips and more. Oh, and you must stay at the gorgeous Omni Mount Washington Resort.