Best of the Rest
Best Sleigh Ride
Elk Refuge Jackson, Wyoming A charming horse-drawn sleigh glides along alpine trails, taking visitors to dine at the cozy Solitude Cabin. (800) 544-3582 or jacksonhole.net/activities/sleighrides.htm.
Best Kids’ Ski School
Northstar-at-Tahoe Tahoe, California The top-rated Ski and Snowboard School provides lessons and lunch for kids age four through 12. Kids can practice in special terrain parks with bumps, jumps and secret hideouts just their size. Another kid favorite: snow tubing in the Action Zone. (800) 466-6784 or northstarattahoe.com.
Best Cross-Country Skiing
Lone Mountain Ranch Big Sky, Montana Miles of beautifully groomed trails, back-country tours into Yellowstone National Park, a certified ski school and special programs have won raves for this family-friendly Nordic ski resort. (800) 514-4644 or lmranch.com.
Best Night Skiing
SkiBowl Mt. Hood, Oregon The thrill of night skiing on more than 34 lit runs, including the three-mile Skyline, attracts visitors to America’s largest night ski area. (800) 754-2695 or skibowl.com.
Best Bed & Breakfast
The Garden Cottage, Cedar City, Utah The spirit of true hospitality awaits at this enchanting Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast. With just four exquisitely appointed rooms, the owners have time to lavish extra care—and their delicious cooking—on their lucky guests. (866) 586-4919 or thegardencottagebnb.com.
Best Scenic Drive
Beartooth Highway, Montana/Wyoming This 54-mile road (U.S. 212) rewards visitors with a three-hour tour of spectacular High Country scenery, including waterfalls. Charles Kuralt named it “the most beautiful road in America.” redlodge.com/bthighway/.
Best Food and Wine Festival
Aspen Food and Wine Classic, Aspen, Colorado Save the date: June 16-18, 2006, for an inspiring weekend of reserve wine tastings, cooking classes with top chefs and food samplings amidst the alpine beauty of an Aspen summer. Learn from chefs Mario Batali and Wolfgang Puck and wine expert Steve Olson, among others. stayaspensnowmass.com/p-food-and-wine-classic.php.
Best Antique Store
Fighting Bear Antiques, Jackson, Wyoming Explore this exciting collection, which ranges from Navajo rugs and American Indian beadwork to rustic furniture and authentic Thomas Molesworth pieces. (307) 733-2669 or fightingbear.com.
Best Family Vacation
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona The awe-inspiring views and outdoor adventures—float trips on the Colorado River, mule trips, camping, and the children’s Junior Ranger badge program—draw families to this natural wonder. Plan ahead to line up the necessary permits or lodging. (928) 738-7888 or nps.gov/grca.
Best Place to Honeymoon
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Canada A secluded, lakeside luxury resort set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, this historic property has been a haven for lovers, including British royalty and Hollywood stars, for the past century. (403) 522-3511 or fairmont.com/lakelouise
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