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Ski and Inns in Vermont
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Remember to bring your ski pass to The Maria Atwood Inn in Franklin for a 10-percent discount. It's a little bit of a drive, but the specialty scones are worth the trip.
71 Hill Rd., Franklin. Rates: from $117. 877-467-5476, 603-934-3666; atwoodinn.com
Shawnee Peak, Bridgton, Maine
This intermediate mountain has the added boast of being the first in Maine entirely powered by wind. 1,300-foot vertical, 44 trails. 207-647-8444; shawneepeak.com
Ecoconscious skiers should stay at Noble House. The organic breakfast (featuring fresh bread and locally grown fruits and veggies) is the perfect start to a long day on the slopes. 81 Highland Rd., Bridgton. Rates: from $115. 888-237-4880, 207-647-3733; noblehousebb.com
Butternut Basin, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
What it lacks in thrills it makes up for in family memories. This easy mountain offers a homey atmosphere and a selection of skiing classes, making it a great place for youngsters. 1,000-foot vertical, 22 trails. 413-528-2000; skibutternut.com
For a B&B with a distinctively European flare, stay at The Wainwright Inn. Don't ask what's in the famous pancakes -- it's a secret. 518 S. Main St., Great Barrington. Rates: from $99. 413-528-2062; wainwrightinn.com
Black Mountain, Jackson, New Hampshire
A family-run business since 1935, Black Mountain's mix of reasonable prices and quality trails has stood the test of time: "All the big boys come and go. We stay the same." 1,100-foot vertical, 40 trails. 800-698-4490, 603-383-4490; blackmt.com
At nearby Jackson House, you can loosen your muscles in a hot tub with a view of the stars in the heated solarium. 7 Meserve Hill Rd., Jackson. Rates: from $69. 800-338-1268, 603-383-4226; jacksonhousenh.com
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