More New England Family Getaways:
VT: Green Mountain Inn
Described as an "elegant village resort in the heart of Stowe, Vermont", this is a historic, heritage inn, with 100 antique furnished rooms, fireplace suites, cozy library, afternoon tea-- you get the picture.
Kids are welcome, and will enjoy a year-round heated outdoor pool (great for apres-ski) and a games room with video games, pinball, and pool table. The Inn is close to cross-country skiing, alpine skiing and snowboarding, and in summer, hiking, biking, canoeing, fly-fishing and more.
Maine: Point Sebago Resort
About's guide for New England for Visitors profiles this "775-acre family playground" in on the shores of Sebago Lake, in Casco, southern Maine.
Point Sebago has kids' programs (day and evening) and summer-long family vacation weeks.
Family activities include miniature golf, 5 sandy beaches, tournaments, horseshoes, shuffleboard, boat tours, fishing, campfires, waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, and lots more. Grown-ups can enjoy an 18-hole Championship golf course, a driving range, a marina, tennis courts, nightclub.
VT: Golden Eagle Resort
Open year-round near Mt. Mansfield and Stowe, Vermont, this resort has 80 "park-like acres", rooms with fireplaces, kids' programs in summer, two outdoor pools, nature trails, fishing in stocked ponds, and clay tennis courts.
Look for reasonably-priced Family Fun packages in the summer that include kids' programs and more for a family of four. And for those who don't really want to get away from it all: the resort is just half a mile from Stowe Village, with attractions and shopping; Ben & Jerry's and other factory tours are nearby and golf is just a mile away.
NH: Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods
Century-old Mount Washington Hotel formed a partnership with the popular Bretton Woods ski area, and now stays open during wintertime. Family fun now includes alpine and cross-country skiing, 'boarding, ice skating, family sleigh rides, and dogsledding. According to the season, the King of the Mountain Kids Kamp for ages 5 to 12 might engage in golf, tennis, hiking, "cooking with the chef", indoor games, arts and crafts. and themed evening programs. Babysitting can also be arranged.
The hotel is described as "Spanish Renaissance", and is a National Historic Landmark. Amenities include indoor pools, spa, fireplaces, and activities range from golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, to horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, etc.
NH: Indian Head Resort
Much more down to earth, the Indian Head Resort--on 108 acres in the White Mountains-- has snow fun in winter and lakeside fun in summertime, all at a good price point.
Indian Head started off as a campground in 1917. Over the years, a number of cottages were built (-- you can still stay in some.) Nowadays, Indian Head has 100 rooms and a number of refurbished cottages, (including places where you can park your Snowmobile or sled outside), indoor/outdoor pools, game room, tennis, trout fishing, paddle-boating, nature trails, and special kids' shows and activities and Kids Vacation Club (seasonal). For meals, check out the Kids Menu, and also a package plan that includes lodging and meals.
Always check resort sites for updates, and check recent visitors' comments at sites such as Trip Advisor.
