If this winter weather has you feeling a little
stir-crazy, maybe it’s time for you to take a little winter vacation.
Consider taking off Friday for the long President’s Day weekend to enjoy an
extended weekend at one of these winter destinations that are just a car ride
away from Patchogue. While you may live near the busiest city in the
world, country retreats are only a short ride away from the New Village.
Pocono
Mountains in Pennsylvania - Although
many New York City residents may choose the Catskills or Adirondacks for their
weekend getaways come winter, the Pocono Mountains, just two hours outside
of the city, is home to a variety of nature activities, winter sports, and
homey lodges and spas that make it a perfect destination for your weekend
travels. Explore a snowy forest during a winter hike or on the back of a
dog-drawn sled in the town of Skytop and lodge for the weekend
right in town at the beautiful Skytop Lodge. Ski or Snowboard on the
slopes of Camelback Mountain or Jack Frost Big Boulder. You can stay at a
variety of hotels in the nearby ski-resort area of Tannersville, or you can
check out AirBnb for affordable rental options.
Killington
Resort in Killington, VT - If
you’re all about winter sports, then you should definitely make Killington,
VT your destination of choice this winter season. Considered to be
the reigning master of East Coast winter sports, the Killington Resort is made
up of seven mountain areas that cover 92 miles of terrain with 212
trails for skiing and snowboarding. Although the Killington Grand Resort
is the only full-service hotel at the mountain, there are plenty of rental
properties available for your weekend stay.
Whiteface Mountain in Lake
Placid, NY - If you have the time for an extended weekend trip,
you should make Lake Placid your getaway choice. Although its five hours away
by car, this winter wonderland destination set in the heart of the Adirondack
Mountains provides the best of winter activities. If you’re traveling to
snowboard or ski, Whiteface Mountain is home to the greatest vertical drop East
of the Rockies, with 86 trails stretching over 22 miles. For those who want to
explore the town of Lake Placid or the Olympic Sites of the 1980 Winter Games,
Ski Magazine ranked Whiteface Mountain was ranked #1 for off-hill activities.
Plan your stay at the Whiteface Lodge, just minutes from the slopes, or check
out a variety of rental properties in the nearby area.
1 Skytop
Lodge Rd. Skytop, PA 18357
4763 Killington Rd. Killington, VT 05751
2634 Main St. Lake Placid, NY 12946
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