Maggie Parker

What city is more enchanting in the winter than NYC? There’s ice skating, sledding and hot chocolate galore, plus department store decorations and of course the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Sometimes you need to shake things up, however, and these winter getaways from NYC for families are just the thing for a seasonal escape. There are plenty of family winter getaways in New York and beyond that offer a change of pace but with all the season’s charm. Got snow bunnies in the crew? Hit up a family-friendly ski resort for skiing, snowboarding or tubing. If your gang prefers sightseeing over slopes, hop aboard a scenic train ride to admire the frosty landscapes. Nature enthusiasts can cozy up in a family-friendly cabin for some R&R mixed with outdoor adventures. And if the cold’s got you down, no worries—indoor amusement parks and water parks are just a short drive away. So, grab the kids, layer up, and head out for a winter weekend getaway that’ll keep the whole family grinning from ear to ear.