Visit Boston This Winter for Epic Ski Experiences & More
Boston is the perfect holiday hotspot. Read on to find out what this city has to offer and why you should visit this winter.
Boston is a winter wonderland filled with outdoor skating rinks, igloos, seasonal festivals, culinary programmes, sports events, arts performances, and much more. There is so much to get up to during the winter months… Enjoy skating at Boston Common, take in the scenic snowfall landscape views from the Prudential Skywalk Observatory, experience The Nutcracker ballet at the Boston Opera House, browse bustling holiday markets, and in between all of the exploring, keep cosy and warm in the city’s top-class restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops.
Visiting Boston in the winter is also associated with exciting outdoor adventures such as skiing and snowboarding that take pace in and around the city, including at premium ski resorts and smaller-scale ski areas. Whether it’s a daytrip aside from your city break or you want to plan an adventure filled skiing holiday to Boston, there are plenty of experiences to choose from…
Wachusett Mountain
Wachusett Mountain is considered the most accessible ski resort in New England, easily reached from Boston via the MBTA Commuter Rail Service, or alternatively it’s around an 80 minute drive from the city. The Wachusett Mountain itself has a 2006ft summit and 1000ft vertical drop with 27 exciting trails catering to all ski levels, plus 8 lifts. Highlights include a snowboarding school, children’s ski programmes, seasonal events and festivals, and superb dining spots.
Blue Hills Ski Area
This ski area forms part of the Blue Hills Reservation, and is the closest ski area to Boston less than a 30 minute drive from the city, so therefore perfect for a skiing day trip. Covering around 60 acres of ski terrain with a vertical drop of 309ft, 4 lifts, and 16 trails, it’s smaller than its neighbouring resorts, and is family-friendly offering a series of snowboarding and skiing lessons – perfect for those starting out their skiing journey. From the summit of Blue Hills there are stunning views of the city and coast, especially at sunset and in the evening during night skiing.
Nashoba Valley
The Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, Massachusetts is situated around a 45 minute drive from Boston, and it’s one of the easiest to reach. The full-service ski region has a vertical drop of 240ft with 10 lifts, 17 trails with lessons and rentals available, plus numerous other facilities including a snow tubing park with over 600 snow tubes, an on-site restaurant, and seasonal events and shows, to name a few.
Travel Across the Pond to Boston with JetBlue
Our award-winning airline partner JetBlue will transport you to Boston in style. The American airline currently has the title of Best Economy Class and Best in-flight Entertainment, so passengers will be in for a treat on board with ample legroom, complimentary drinks and snacks, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. We have excellent prices on JetBlue tickets to Boston, as well as inclusive Boston holiday packages that you can browse. Call 0208 819 1111 for any flight enquiries, and for holidays, you can reach the team on 0208 819 0531.
Add Boston to your winter travel bucket list, pack your favourite hat and scarf, and look forward to an array of wonderful travel experiences.
