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Where to Stay in Jay, VT
Jay Peak is in Vermont's far north, a few miles from the Canadian border, and it advertises the deepest snow in eastern North America. The terrain suits intermediate and advanced skiers, and an aerial tram runs to the summit in winter and summer. Jay Peak Resort's lodging includes the Tram Haus Lodge and condominiums, and the resort has a golf course and the Pump House, an indoor waterpark. Jay is a ski-first destination; the village is small, and the surrounding Northeast Kingdom is quiet farm and forest country.
Why Stay in Jay, VT
- •Jay Peak advertises the deepest snow in eastern North America, which matters when other areas are thin.
- •The aerial tram runs to the summit in winter and summer, with views into Quebec on clear days.
- •The Pump House indoor waterpark is open year-round, for families or days off the slopes.
What Makes This Area Interesting
- •Jay Peak summit: accessible by tram year-round; views into Quebec on clear days.
- •Montgomery Center: about 15 minutes south via Route 242; a village with covered bridges nearby, Phineas Swann and The Inn on Trout River.
- •North Troy: 8 miles north at the Canadian border; not a destination, but the border crossing is there if a Canada day trip appeals.
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Frequently Asked
Jay Peak is known for natural snow and has a less polished feel. Stowe has more lodging, a village and more restaurants. Jay suits skiers looking for deep snow, and Stowe suits those who want the full resort town.
From Boston, it is about 4 hours, a good choice when other resorts have little snow, especially early in the season. From New York it is about 6 hours, and Stowe or Killington are more practical unless deep snow is the main goal.
The resort runs mountain biking, an aerial adventure park and golf in summer, and the Pump House waterpark is open year-round. The surrounding Northeast Kingdom has hiking and paddling, though skiing is still the main draw.