New York Ski Vacations

New York and Vicinity Ski Vacation Packages

New York isn't famous for its skiing, but the Big Apple opens the door to loads of winter sports fun. With the mighty Appalachian Mountains cutting through the state, there's a range of resorts within easy reach of the city. Belleayre Mountain in the Catskill Mountains is around 140 miles northwest of the downtown area. Get a taste of fresh powder on 64 runs and approximately 6 miles of cross-country trails. Drive around 40 minutes more to the east to reach Hunter Mountain, also in the Catskills. There are slopes for all levels spread across four mountain faces here. Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondack Mountains offers 90 trails including the 2.1-mile long Wilmington Trail, the northeast’s longest single intermediate run. A one-day lift pass starts from $75 for adults and $45 for children. Season passes and Frequent Skier Cards are also available. Another top New York ski vacation package option is Gore Mountain Ski Resort, also in the Adirondacks. Its 448 acres include 110 trails and a Nordic Center offering cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Don't want your ski day to end when the sun goes down? Glide over to the Ski Bowl and continue your adventures under the lights of Village Slopes.

How To Get Around

Pick up a car rental at John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) once you’ve touched down for the most convenient way to get to the slopes. If you're headed to Belleayre Mountain, it'll take around 3 hours to get there. Whiteface Mountain is a longer drive of around five-and-a-half hours. Parts of the state receive heavy snowfall, so check whether your rental will need snow tires.

New York Things To Do

New York has tons going on to keep you entertained besides skiing. Take a ferry over to Ellis Island and climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty for awesome views. Check out other iconic attractions, such as the Empire State Building and Times Square. If the theater floats your boat, grab tickets for a Broadway show. Want to spend less and have more fun on your New York ski vacation? Bundle your flights, hotel, rental car and activities into one of our awesome ski package deals.

New York Ski Accommodations

Expedia also has your back if you're after a vacation package that includes a hotel. You'll discover 295 accommodations in and around New York where you can take it easy after an exhilarating day carving up the snow. These are our top picks:

• YMCA West Side: Take advantage of windsurfing, an elevator and more while staying here.
• La Quinta Inn and Suites Long Island City: Escape to this in-demand retreat which has windsurfing and an elevator.

Haven't found your dream hotel yet? Check out our entire range of New York accommodations and start planning your ski vacation!