3. Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is a ski resort in the Vernon Township of New Jersey. It has from peaks total with 46 trails, 17 terrain park trails, one of the largest snow tubing parks in the Northeast, and even night skiing, all just two hours away from New York City.

Accessible by NYC Snow Bus and other bus operators, full day lift tickets start at $74 at the window.  The NJ Transit offers bus service from Port Authority and Wayne Transit Center. Be sure to check the schedule!