If you’re looking to hit the slopes this winter, there are many ski resorts in close proximity to New York City. Many offer discounted packages that include bus and train transportation to and from the city. Here are some resorts offering good deals this season:
Paragon Sports runs round-trip bus service from its store in Union Square. All packages include a lift ticket, bus fare and breakfast and a movie on the bus. Price: $79-84.
Emilio’s Ski Shop runs bus trips from its store in Forest Hills, Queens. Their Lift & Transport packages include round-trip bus fare and access to three mountains. Price: $84.99 on weekends; $74.99 on Wednesdays.
Thunder Ridge Ski Area , a smaller resort, is located less than 90 minutes from Manhattan and offers some of the best rates, particularly for families. The Thunder Ski package includes a round-trip ticket on Metro North, a free shuttle from the Patterson, N.Y., station and a lift ticket. You can buy the Thunder Ski package from a Metro North ticket agent, vending machine or on their website. This deal is only offered on Saturdays, Sundays, Christmas week, Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day week. Price: $58.75 for adults, $23.50 for children ages 6-11 and $8.50 for children under 5.
Windham Mountain, located in the Catskills, is a big resort offering activities for the whole family such as snowboarding, tubing, zip lining and ice-skating.
Island Ski Tours offers a package that includes round-trip bus fare from midtown Manhattan and lift tickets. Price: $99.
Belleayre Mountain, also in the Catskills, offers snowboarding, cross-country skiing and more than 50 trails. Adirondack Trailways, which departs from Port Authority, offers round-trip bus fare and a lift ticket for $93.
Read This Next
Top 5: Vermont Ski Resorts
North America
Nov 12, 2014#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedHotel
May 16, 2024Turn Stress into Adventure and Joy in Puerto Rico
Wash away your stress, anxiety and burnout and prioritize self-care at Casa Alternavida. Nestled between the turquoise ocean and El Yunque National Rainforest, this hotel offers a sanctuary where problems melt away.
Sponsored Content
Discover Nashville Neighborhoods
Whether you are interested in music, art, history, food, sports or fashion, Music City has something for everyone to sing about. Nashville is accessible, friendly and authentic, with diverse neighborhoods, a storied musical heritage and a creative culture that energizes the city.
Surveys
May 16, 2024Airports with the Friendliest Staff
Where can you find the friendliest airport staff? According to Upgraded Points, at Portland International Airport. The travel company’s study focused on the 50 busiest airports, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Upgraded Points then analyzed Google and Yelp reviews for each airport, noting mentions of “friendly” or “rude” staff or TSA. Mentions were compared to the total number of reviews to calculate a ratio of positive to negative interactions, with each airport scored on a scale of 0 to 5 based on the ratio of positive mentions for a possible score of 50.
Hotel
May 15, 20244 Hotels with Summer Camp-Inspired Experiences for Adults
Do you long for the excitement of going away to summer camp? Nostalgic travelers interested in creating new summer camp memories have the opportunity to do so at these four luxury resorts around the world.
Sponsored Content
Your Home Away from Home in Dallas
Open spaces, open thinking and open expression thrive at Aloft Dallas Downtown.
Destinations / North America
May 15, 2024Take a Crash Course in Cowboying in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with This New Pass
Home to the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, Cheyenne, Wyoming, invites everyone to try their hand at cowboying this summer with the first-of-its-kind Saddle Up Pass. Curated by Visit Cheyenne, this pass compiles top cowboy-inspired experiences and local retailers for a transformative immersion into Western culture.
ShareThis