8 Snowy Destinations in the US for a Weekend Getaway
Mt. Bachelor, Bend, OR
Where else can you go on a snowshoe tour with a forest ranger or enjoy a dog sledding experience with a company owned by professional dog sled racers? Mt. Bachelor has everything you could ever want for an active winter getaway whether traveling solo, with friends, as a couple or with your family.
As one of the largest single-mountain resorts in the US, it’s a prime location for avid skiers, hosting multiple ski contests and events throughout the winter season. However, if you’d rather have fun lying down, there’s also the Snowblast Tubing Park. At night, the city of Bend comes alive with aprés ski parties featuring live music and hipster vibes.
Branson, MO
A top family-friendly destination for a weekend trip, Branson, Missouri has lots of wintry things to do. Take a tour of the Talking Rocks Cavern or go for a skate at the Jordan Valley Ice Park.
Although it does get cold here, Table Rock Lake doesn’t typically freeze over, which makes it a great place to still take a guided fishing trip during the winter. Afterwards, you can enjoy a stop at one of Branson’s wineries, distilleries or breweries to warm you up from the inside out.
The best places to travel alone are ones which offer both adventure and safety. There's nothing like solo travel to discover the world, and yourself.
Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
Fans of The Sound of Music might be interested to know that the Von Trapp family settled in Stowe, Vermont after the war. Now they operate a full scale alpine resort with a variety of accommodations and amenities. In true European fashion, the Trapp Family Lodge even has an onsite brewery, serving craft beers and food pairings in their Austrian-style Bierhall.
Plus, enjoy group skiing lessons, sleigh rides and festive family film screenings at night. Guests of the lodge can also learn in depth information about the Von Trapp family and participate in special tours of the facilities, including their maple syrup making process.
