Killington Mountain
The largest ski area in the eastern United States, often referred to as The Beast of the East, the longest run is 6.5 miles
🚗 3 hours from Boston and 5 hours from New York
🎫 Snow tickets: $120-150 for a single day, Ikon Pass supported
🏂 Snowway classification: Green way 28%, blue way 33%, black way 39%, 22 Lifts
Beginner:
Equipment rental: Shoes/boards/poles/helmets from $80
Introductory course: Includes snow ticket/equipment / 2-hour course from $100

Stowe Mountain Resort
Because of its location in the north, Stowe has better snow quality than other snow resorts, mainly blue lane, which does not hurt when you fall, and European style ski town
🚗 3.5 hours from Boston, 6.5 hours from New York, paid parking on weekends

🎫 Snow tickets: One-day snow tickets from $150- $180, Epic Pass supported
🏂 Ski categories: Green trails 16%, blue trails 59%, black trails 25%, 13 Lifts
Beginner:
Equipment rental: Shoes/boards/poles/helmets from $63
Introductory course: Includes snow ticket/equipment / 2-hour course, from $180

Okemo Mountain Resort
High praise, evenly distributed ski difficulty, novice friendly
🚗 3 hours from Boston and 5 hours from New York
🎫 Snow tickets: $120-150 for a single day snow ticket, Epic Pass supported
🏂 Snowway classification: Green way accounted for 32%, blue way accounted for 36%, black way accounted for 32%, 20 Lifts
Beginner:
Equipment rental: Shoes/boards/poles/helmets from $50
Introductory course: Includes snow ticket/equipment / 2-hour course, about $120

Mount Sunapee
The closest major ski resort to Boston
🚗 2 hours from Boston and 5 hours from New York
🎫 Snow Pass: A single day snow pass costs around $100 and supports Epic Pass
🏂 Snowway classification: Green way 26%, blue way 48%, black way 26%, 9 Lifts
Beginner:
Equipment rental: Shoes/boards/poles/helmets from $50
Introductory course: Includes snow ticket/equipment / 2-hour course, $120

Stratton Mountain
The closest major ski resort to New York
🚗 is 3 hours from Boston and 4.5 hours from New York
🎫 Snow Pass: A single day snow pass costs around $150, Ikon Pass is supported
🏂 Ski categories: Green trails account for 41%, blue trails account for 33%, black trails account for 26%, 11 Lifts
Beginner:
Equipment rental: Shoes/boards/poles/helmets from $70
Introductory course: Includes snow ticket/equipment / 3-hour course, $200

In addition to skiing, be sure to make time to explore the welcoming towns, four of which have designated cultural centers in the state, visit colorful, walkable neighborhoods, experience artsy activities and boutique shopping.

In the Cultural District of Franklin Town (Franklin), you can stroll through the public sculpture garden or catch a live performance at the Black Box Theater; Head to the Cultural quarter of the urban Village Cultural District located in the town of Marlborough (Marlborough) where you can see open-air historical exhibitions at the museum on the street.

The nearby town of Framingham is also a good place to take part in the "Many Cultures, One Heart" sculpture scavenger hunt at the Cultural Block in the central Common Cultural District and see the work of local artists. Finally, head to the Natick Cultural District in the heart of Natick for a variety of festivals, artists' open studios and historical attractions, while rounding off the tour with a live theater performance at the firehouse, which has been around since the early 19th century.