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The Best Ski Resorts Close to Atlanta
- Karen Vander Boom
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
Winter Break is just a few weeks away - and after our few days of snow, you may
have the urge to get some skiing in this year. Not sure where to go? There are a few 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
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
Beech Mountain, North Carolina
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)
Other activities: Ice skating, tubing
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 5 hours
Maggie Valley, North Carolina
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
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 3.5 hours
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 4 hours.
Sapphire, North Carolina
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
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
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 5 hours
Mars Hill, North Carolina
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)
Other activities: Snow tubing
Approximate distance from Atlanta: 4 hours
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