10 Best North American Cities for an Urban Ski Trip

The Space Needle is like a magnet to travelers, drawing people to Seattle to see the iconic Pike Place Market, delve into the music culture, and drink some of the best coffee around. Diversify your trip to Seattle this year with a visit to a nearby ski resort. The Summit at Snoqualmie is a 48-minute drive away, has four mountain areas with almost 2,000 skiable acres, and Nordic skiing. Stevens Pass Mountain Resort may be an hour and forty-five minutes by car but it's a popular ski destination for Seattle visitors as it offers free-form skiing and snowboarding across 37 major runs.