Smugglers' Notch Resort

15 Best Ski Resorts in the US

"About an hour's drive from Burlington, Vermont, this family-focused resort offers a range of activities designed for children of all ages: kid-friendly ski and snowboard lessons or day camps for ages three to 15, babysitting and daycare services for little ones under three, and a teen program for ages 13 to 19 that puts on special events like craft classes, karaoke, and video game nights. The mountain is suited to families and mixed-ability groups with a healthy mix of runs (beginner 17 percent, intermediate 53 percent). Infrastructure and scale: total lifts 8, total skiable acres 1,060, total trails 78, longest run 3 miles." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines