Think Midwest For Spring Break Family Getaways
Family friendly terrain, teaching programs, and a good variety of advanced and expert terrain. Here's some of the top family resorts in the Heartland that will keep a family of differing abilities happy for a spring break getaway.
Lutsen Mountains, largest ski resort around the Great Lakes with over an 800-foot vertical drop, offers 95 runs that tumble down four interconnected mountains serviced by eight lifts including a six-seat, high-speed lift and a gondola allowing the whole family to ride together. Save up to 40-percent on lodging packages through the rest of this year. With accumulated snow and longer days spring skiing doesn't get much better, and Lutsen guarantees at least 40 runs open into April. That's more runs than many Midwest ski areas offer when fully open.
Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands, located a little over a half-hour apart, offers an interchangeable lift pass good at both resorts. Between the two there are well over 100 runs to explore, some up to a mile in length; 11 terrain parks; and 18 lifts. Other activities include winter horseback rides, multiple zipline courses at both resorts, cross country trails, and the Avalanche Indoor Waterpark at the Mountain. Save up to 20-percent off on lift tickets when you book online with Boyne. The earlier you book the more you will save.
Crystal Mountain, one of the top family resorts in the nation, according to Parent's magazine, offers 58 runs, glades, three terrain parks, eight lifts, cross country trails and fat tire biking. The compact village puts lifts, ski school, condos and restaurants within an easy, five-minute walk. Crystal offers 25-percent off on selected dates through March, which includes most week days, and kids 17 and under sleep free all the time when with parents, and ski free Sunday through Thursday. Mardi Gras at the Mountain takes place Saturday, March 2.
