For couples who want breathtaking views and snow-inspired outdoor fun, skiing is a popular choice. For residents of New York, Whiteface Lake Placid in Wilmington offers snow skiing at its best. Readers of Ski Magazine ranked the state-owned ski hill No. 5 in the magazine's 2010 Resort Guide. It's easy to see why, considering that at 3,430 feet, the mountain has the highest vertical drop in the Eastern United States. Aside from skiing, the resort offers an Olympic Sports Complex with bobsled and skeleton rides where adventurers can rocket down an icy track or shoot at 30 mph. Check out the mountain's ski trails and thick forests when you step aboard the Gondola, or witness for yourself the beauty of the forest as you snowshoe or ski miles of cross-country ski trails. Whiteface Lake Placid offers rentals and tuning for regular and first-time visitors. The resort also offers an array of dining options.
Whiteface Lake Placid
5021 Route 86
Wilmington, NY 12997
518-946-2223
whiteface.com
Flat-water kayaking or canoeing is an ideal option for couples who look forward to a relaxing outdoor activity. It can be as romantic as a candle-lit dinner at a five-star restaurant, but doesn't necessarily require as much energy as other sports. Purity Spring Resort in East Madison, N.H., offers kayaking and canoeing trips for couples. Paddle next to wildlife along the New Hampshire Audubon Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary, where beavers, herons, osprey and other animals make their homes. Couples may paddle side-by-side in single kayaks or together in a double. Purity Spring Resort also offers swimming, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, sailing, water skiing, tennis and guided tours. They have lodging accommodations in cabins, cottages and condominiums.
Purity Spring Resort
1251 Eaton Road, Route 153
East Madison, NH 03849
603-367-8896
purityspring.com
Camping allows couples to rekindle their romance and get close to nature. Maho Bay Camps in the U.S. Virgin Islands is an eco-resort in Saint John offering roomy tent-cottages in secluded surroundings hidden by lush foliage. Each cottage has its own private deck, electric outlets, lights and fans. Barbecue areas and fresh water are available along the walkways. Some of the most popular activities at Maho Bay are powerboating, sailing and scuba diving. To enjoy the island's flora and fauna, couples may enjoy walking along the shore.
Maho Bay Camps, Inc.
PO Box 310, Cruz Bay
Saint John, VI 00830
340-715-0501
maho.org
