miniature golf, an obstacle course, a basketball corner, a video arcade and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream shop.

Evening entertainment is also quite extensive and again there is something for all the family. Some evening entertainment includes:

Hot Chocolate Warm Up
Early in the evening all the guests who wish to do so gather around a bonfire for hot chocolate and a run down of the evening's activities. It's a good chance to warm up, re-group, and make a plan.

Bingo Blast
A hosted bingo evening will entertain the whole family. You can play for cash or prizes with all the proceeds going to United Way.

Family Karaoke
What better way to spend an evening than to go to a karaoke event? Both young and old are in for a treat. Anybody can go up, take the mic, and show the world their singing talents.

These are just a few of the featured activities at Smuggler's Notch. For more information on the full range of the resort's offerings visit smuggs.com. The site also contains information on summer and winter travel packages as well as full information on lodging and even area real estate.

Childcare Available
If you don't want to take your children everywhere with you, the resort understands and provides an excellent childcare center for babies and toddlers. There are other options for older children all the way up to 16-17 years of age.

Amenities
There are multiple dining options, a mountain massage center, yoga sessions, aromatherapy sessions, indoor and outdoor pools, and hot tubs available to guests. Add to this list multiple shopping venues and there's more than enough to keep guests of all ages and interests occupied and happy.

Resort Facts
Here are some facts about the Smugglers Notch Resort:

• The resort gets its name from the early 1800's where it was used for smuggling goods and hiding them within the caves.
• There are an endless number of activities including cross country skiing and snowboarding all geared to the needs of families.
• Smugglers Notch features more than 750 acres of wooded land.
• The average annual snowfall in the area is 288 inches.
• There are 8 modern ski lifts available.
• There are 78 available hiking and walking trails.
• The longest ski run at the facility is 18,480 feet in length.

If you are researching Vermont family ski vacations in Vermont's Green Mountains look no farther than Smuggler's Notch. When you want to ski Vermont at the best of the Vermont resorts, this is where you want to be - a beautiful wooded mountain venue with outstanding family ski vacation packages and a strong family emphasis.