What fun is cold weather without snow? Though we can’t guarantee we’ll see flurries this winter here in Atlanta, there are plenty of ski resorts within driving distance of Atlanta that can give you a weekend full of fun in the snow!
Here’s a rundown of 7 family-friendly ski resorts all within 5 hours of Metro Atlanta. Did we miss one of your favorites? Send us an email if so – we are always looking to add to our list!
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Lift tickets: $24-$80
Lift tickets: $24-$80
Peak Elevation: 4000’, Base Elevation: 3635’, Vertical Drop: 365’
6 lifts accessing 12 trails (3 beginner, 3 intermediate, 3 advanced, 3 freestyle)
Other activities: Ice skating
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 5 hours
Other activities: Ice skating
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 5 hours
Beech Mountain, North Carolina
Lift tickets: $37-$91; ages 4 and younger free with adult
Lift tickets: $37-$91; ages 4 and younger free with adult
95 Skiable Acres, Base Elevation 4,675 ft, Peak Elevation 5,506 ft
8 lifts accessing 17 trails (3 beginner, 7 intermediate, 4 advanced, 3 freestyle)
8 lifts accessing 17 trails (3 beginner, 7 intermediate, 4 advanced, 3 freestyle)
Other activities: Ice skating, tubing
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 5 hours
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 3.5 hours
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 3 hours
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 5 hours
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 4 hours
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Lift tickets: $37-$79; ages 4 and younger free with adult
Lift tickets: $37-$79; ages 4 and younger free with adult
50 skiable Acres, 5,400′ (TOP)
5 lifts accessing 18 trails (8 beginner, 7 intermediate, 3 advanced)
Other activities: Snow tubing
5 lifts accessing 18 trails (8 beginner, 7 intermediate, 3 advanced)
Other activities: Snow tubing
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 3.5 hours
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Lift tickets: $40-$79; ages 5 and younger free with adult
Lift tickets: $40-$79; ages 5 and younger free with adult
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 3300 feet, BASE ELEVATION: 2700 feet, VERTICAL DROP: 600 feet, LONGEST RUN: 5000 feet
4 lifts accessing 10 Trails (2 beginner, 6 intermediate, 2 advanced) and 1 Terrain Park
Other Activities: Snow tubing, aerial tramway, ice skating, ski mountain coaster, kids’ snow zone, wildlife encounter
4 lifts accessing 10 Trails (2 beginner, 6 intermediate, 2 advanced) and 1 Terrain Park
Other Activities: Snow tubing, aerial tramway, ice skating, ski mountain coaster, kids’ snow zone, wildlife encounter
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 4 hours.
Sapphire, North Carolina
Lift tickets: $32-$83
Lift tickets: $32-$83
The average elevation is 3,400 feet, consists of a 1600 foot main run with a vertical drop of over 200 feet
Number of slopes: 1 beginner, 1 main. 2 lifts.
Other activities: Snow tubing
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 3 hours
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Lift tickets: $28-$84; ages 4 and younger free with adult
Lift tickets: $28-$84; ages 4 and younger free with adult
125 skiable acres, VERTICAL DROP: 1,200 ft. LONGEST RUN: 1 1/2 Miles ELEVATION: Summit: 5,300 ft. Base: 4,100 ft.
Number of slopes: 8 beginner, 7 intermediate, 1 difficult, 2 expert, 1 double black diamond
Other activities: Snow tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing
Number of slopes: 8 beginner, 7 intermediate, 1 difficult, 2 expert, 1 double black diamond
Other activities: Snow tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 5 hours
Mars Hill, North Carolina
Lift tickets: $25-$92; ages 4 and younger free with adult
Lift tickets: $25-$92; ages 4 and younger free with adult
Top Elevation: 4,700 ft, Base Elevation: 4,000 ft, Vertical Drop: 700 ft
4 ski lifts accessing 15 trails (4 beginner, 9 intermediate, 2 advanced)
4 ski lifts accessing 15 trails (4 beginner, 9 intermediate, 2 advanced)
Other activities: Snow tubing
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 4 hours
