Stowe, Vermont and North Conway, New Hampshire are some of the best destinations for snow in America. The two towns are both approximately 3 hours from the city and make the perfect getaway this winter for those seeking fresh powder and plenty of winter weather activities.
Stowe, Vermont was also named one of the “most beautiful small towns in the world” and is regularly praised for its skiing amenities. USA Today ranked the “10 best destinations in the US for a snowy and cozy getaway.”
Stowe, Vermont came in at number nine. “This mountain town near Vermont’s highest peak does not lack for things to do or places to get warm when the snow piles up. Top-notch skiing, dog-sledding, cross-country skiing, and plenty of family fun are easy to find if you brave the cold,” notes USA Today.
North Conway advanced Stowe, coming in at number eight. “In New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, visitors to North Conway can enjoy snowshoeing or cross-country skiing on a 45-km trail network, with designated trails open for fat biking. For a less taxing winter activity, try lift-serviced snow tubing.”
Best “snowy towns” in America
The list of the top 10 snowy getaways were determined by travel experts around the world who consolidated a list of the top 20. Then, over 200,000 USA Today readers voted for the top 10 to create the final list of the best destinations for snow in 2023:
- Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- Mammoth Lakes, California
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Lake Tahoe – California and Nevada
- Red River, New Mexico
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- North Conway, New Hampshire (3 hours from Boston)
- Stowe, Vermont (2 hours 48 minutes from Boston)
- Whitefish, Montana
These snowy landscapes offer an abundance of wintertime fun. Head to Stowe or North Conway for skiing, snow tubing, sledding and more!