Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you’re out of luck with winter activities. From ice skating and skiing to exploring the region’s ice castles, the options are virtually endless (well, unless you’re snowed in, of course).
But of the many things to do in New England this winter, snow tubing requires the least skill, and you’ll undoubtedly feel a sweet, sweet nostalgia. So grab your snow pants, lay down, and get ready to enjoy the fresh air, because we’ve rounded up the best places near Boston to snow tubing this winter, as well as scenic places to stay nearby at in case you want to make it a full-fledged weekend getaway.
Shrewsbury, MA
Distance from Boston: 50 minutes
Offering 12 routes, two lifts and over 200 tubes, TubaSlide at Ski Ward Area is currently open Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are available online and must be purchased in advance, priced at $22 per person for two hours on weekdays and $33 per person on weekends. Another destination not far from Boston, Ski Ward is one of the best terrain parks in the area, open year-round with a on-site bar and grill for when you’ve worked up an appetite. For those looking to spend the weekend, you can choose from Airbnbs near Shrewsbury Where worcester and the area also has an outpost of Tavern on the square to really feel at home.
Littleton, Mass.
Distance from Boston: 45 minutes
With six trails currently open for the season, you can plan on having a good time tubing at Nashoba Valley Snow Tubing Park. Plus, it’s not too far of a trek from town. Before leaving, you can book a seat online for any day of the week, guaranteeing you two hours on the slopes for $39 per person. But if you’re looking to maximize your time, you can always book a Airbnb near Westfordwhere you will find Nashoba Valley Ski Area and only 20 minutes away, Nashoba Valley Winery.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Distance from Boston: 50 minutes
With eight tracks open through March, you can grab a ticket to ride the Family Thrill Hill subway from Bonneville for $30 per person most days of the week and $23 per person on Thursdays. For opening hours, visit the website for the latest openings, but keep in mind that you can only buy tickets in person 30 minutes before each session. If you want to explore the area a bit more, book an Airbnb in town and be sure to visit places like Thirsty Moose Taphousea local NH craft beer chain with an extensive list of over 100 beers.
Henniker, New Hampshire
Distance from Boston: About an hour and 20 minutes
With six runs open Friday through Sunday, Pats Peak Snow Tubing Park, located in the quaint and historic town of Henniker, is the perfect place to add to your winter getaway itinerary. To get your ticket, online reservations are mandatory, at $28 per person for a two-hour session on the track. For accommodation nearby, you have cozy options available on Airbnb or you can enjoy a stay at the local Henniker Guesthouse located on the Contoocook River.
Gilford, New Hampshire
Distance from Boston: About an hour and 30 minutes
Open Tuesday through Sunday, with nine lanes available, Gunstock Mountain Resort’s tubing hill gives you more bang for your buck with its “magic carpet,” which whisks riders up the hill. Tickets must be bought online, bringing the total to $34 per person for two hours. Regarding accommodation, you can consult the resort accommodation partners– like Meredith’s Mill Falls by the Lake or the Port center hostel-Where nearby Airbnb options.
Great Barrington (Massachusetts)
Distance from Boston: About two hours
If you’re an avid skier in New England, you know Ski Butternut and you’ve probably spent more than one winter enjoying the magical landscapes and slopes of the Berkshires. But did you know that during your stay, you can set aside time for some good old-fashioned tubing? With up to 11 lanes and two-hour time slots available to book online, Ski Butternut’s tube slide is open Fridays for $28 per person and Saturdays and Sundays for $44 per person. For accommodation, you can stay at nearby properties as Great Barrington 1850 Windflower Where Thornewood Inns. Moreover, there are a lot of Airbnbs nestled in the mountains call your name.
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Distance from Boston: About two hours
Open now until the end of sessions, snow tubing at Loon Mountain Resort gives you a double chairlift so you can spend less energy trotting up the hill and more time hurtling down the slope. Starting at $25 per person, you can enjoy an hour of tubing all week and weekends. To reserve your place, you can buy tickets online and while you’re at it, you might want to check out the long list of accommodation including North Woodstock’s Woodstock Inn Brewery and the slope Mountain Club Resort & Spa. If you are looking to experience something more scenic, you can also book a house nearby on Airbnb.
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