According to OnTheSnow, there are over 450 ski resorts in the country – but where are the best cities for skiers to live to take advantage of them? If you live in New Orleans like us, then you’re probably going to have to find a cheap flight or go on a long road trip to reach any of them. However, by basing yourself in any of these destinations, you’ll have access to some of the very best cities for skiers in the U.S.

Denver, Colorado

Colorado is famous for its powder, and Denver is one of the best cities you can possibly be to take advantage of everything from budget-friendly family ski resorts to world-class ski areas. Time to start searching through those Denver houses for sale, right?

Only an hour west of the Mile High City, Loveland Ski Resort offers an uncrowded experience and more affordable lift tickets too, with most visitors passing it by for the more famous resorts like Vail or Aspen. You’ll be within 90 minutes of Eldora Mountain near Nederland which also offers great affordable skiing and few lift lines, as well as Arapahoe Basin, renowned for its deep, fluffy snow. And when you do want to reach those ultra-luxe resorts and countless others a little farther away, they’re easily doable on weekends and holidays.

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah hosts some of the top skiing destinations in the nation as well. By basing yourself in Salt Lake City, you’ll be just a 40-minute drive from Park City Mountain Resort, which hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. It boasts over 7,300 skiable acres as the largest ski and snowboard resort in the entire country. Snowbird Ski Resort is only 45 minutes away and is a locals’ favorite with especially long ski seasons, while nearby Alta is for skiers only, providing a more traditional experience.

South Lake Tahoe, California

You’ll be spoiled for choice in South Lake Tahoe, with the Heavenly Ski Resort gondola leaving right from the center of town to bring you to some of the best skiing in the U.S. It’s the largest resort in a region filled with them, and you can even ski in two states as it straddles the California and Nevada border. Plus, when skiing here you’ll be able to enjoy breathtaking views of the biggest alpine lake in North America along with a thriving nightlife scene, complete with big-name music venues, casinos, nightclubs and après ski parties. While just about everything you need can be found right here, when you want to get to the big city, California’s capital, Sacramento is just a couple hours away, and Reno can be reached in a little over an hour.

Boise, Idaho

Boise is becoming an increasingly popular place to move to, offering an affordable high quality place to live that’s close to a wealth of outdoor adventure, including skiing. In fact, only 16 miles from the city, Bogus Basin offers alpine and Nordic skiing as well as snowboarding and other snow sports at affordable prices. This is because it’s run by the town as a 501(c) organization, collecting donations to keep the costs down. There’s even a ski bus that travels from downtown to the mountain. Laid-back skiing is available 100 miles east at Soldier Mountain and world-famous Sun Valley is less than three hours away for fun weekend ski trips.

So with these four cities, it is easy to see why the United States has great ski destinations to keep you shredding for years. But is there a certain city in the U.S. that we are missing that you recommend? Where do you think is the best city in the United States for skiers? And what about you snowboarders? Are there better places to board or do these cities also fit the bill? Either way, let us know in the comments below!

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The USA is a huge country, and there are examples of every type of climate and environment to enjoy. If you have a weekend free and you fancy getting away for a few days, you might want to take a look at travelling across our wonderful country and trying out something new. You might want a shopping break in New York, a beach weekend in Miami or an adventure in Ohio… here are some of the best places to go for a weekend break in the USA.

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New York City

The big apple is by far one of the most popular places for short visits for people all over the world. This city is full of shops, characters, culture and a bustling atmosphere. Standing in the city is magical and feeling that constant thrum of life humming through the veins of the city is just amazing. If shopping isn’t your thing you can also enjoy a walk in Central Park, a show at a Broadway or even a tour of the FRIENDS set.

Santa Monica Beach

If shopping isn’t what you fancy this weekend, go to the beach instead! California is the home to one of the best beaches in the country: Santa Monica. You’ll be able to enjoy warm weather all year round, so escape those winter blues and step out into the sun for a while. Enjoy biking around the around, going for a picnic or simply sleeping in the sun.

San Francisco

If you want a city atmosphere but still the hot weather, then this is the perfect place to go. Enjoy shopping in the city centre, then walking along the pier and enjoying the sea. The temperatures stay at around 60F, so you will be able to bring your favourite play suit and some sunglasses with you as your explore the area!

Washington, D.C.

The capital of our great nation is also a great place for a weekend trip with the family. You can visit the Lincoln statue and learn about the history of the nation, as well as enjoy shopping in the national mall. Where better to spend your weekend than the place it all centres from?

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San Diego

If you love a bit of an adventure, San Diego has plenty to offer for an active weekend for the whole family. Start of your weekend at the zoo, the move on to the Torrey Pines Reserve for a hike. Enjoy some time in the fresh air and brush up on your exercise outside the gym.

Miami

If you want to visit a city where it is always summer, then Miami is the ideal place. You can even do affordable yacht rental Miami and enjoy the landscape from the water, or simply stay on the beach and soak up that vitamin D. This city is also full of culture, and you can really learn a lot about different people staying here for a few days. Enjoy Cuban food, sunny weather and a buzzing nightlife.

Have you ever visited any of these amazing U.S. cities? Which one of these Fun Weekend Trips would most appeal to you the most?

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