White Mountain Wonderlands

Take the kids to the ‘North Pole’ or make it a romantic rendezvous à deux

Nestled along the scenic banks of the Little Colorado River, Greer is our favorite summertime getaway. Located minutes from AZ’s best powder at Sunrise Ski Resort, it’s also the perfect place to experience this thing called snow. Even better, you can now take the kids to meet Santa and his elves, tour his workshop and secure your status as the coolest parent ever!

Offered through Jan 2, the North Pole Experience is a holiday can’t-miss at the charming 99-year-old Molly Butler Lodge. Following a hearty dinner at the recently remodeled Lodge, your kids will be transported via trolley to Santa’s Workshop, where they can tinker with toys, snack on Mrs. Claus’ gingerbread cookies and see Santa’s reindeer and sled. Meanwhile, us adults get to sip Hot Toddys on the Lodge’s enclosed porch while warming by the state’s second-largest fireplace.

Looking for less kid-sy, campy fun and more of a romantic, wine-filled hideaway? Follow a winding cinder road deep into the backcountry to discover the remote yet refined, Hidden Meadow Ranch. Featuring standalone two-story guest cabins equipped with wood-burning stone fireplaces and custom soaking tubs, Hidden Meadow Ranch also boasts gourmet dining and a top-flight wine list. Bundle up for snowy horseback or sleigh rides, or simply enjoy being unreachable by cell phone—just don’t tell anyone the cabins have WiFi. Book three nights and receive a fourth night free through December 29.