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This listing of the
Top Ten Sleigh
Rides in the United States is constantly being revised as
we experience and learn about new sleigh rides offered in America. The orginal list was
taken from an article by USA Today and Samantha Berman of Ski Magazine.
So, if you feel we are missing one,
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Best Sleigh Rides in the United States
Two Below Zero
– Frisco, CO
Two Below Zero's handcrafted red-oak sleigh is
pulled by 2 mules and travels over a trail with
of the snow-capped peaks of White River National
Forest as scenery. This sleigh is complete with
steaming mugs of cocoa and then a terrific meal
in a backcountry tent with live music.
Trail Creek Sleigh Ride & Dinner
-
Sun Valley,
ID
The Trail Creek Cabin was built in 1937 and is a
local landmark dating back to the mining days of
Sun Valley. The dinner sleigh ride goes to one
of Ernest Hemingway favorite cabins. So, enjoy a
hearty meal in front of a warm stone fireplace.
Trapp Family Lodge
- Stowe, VT.
In 1950, the von Trapp family of Sound of
Music fame opened a European-style inn in
Vermont. The Inn's sleighs are drawn by two
Percheron horses through the Green Mountains
valleys and meadows.
Lone Mountain Ranch -
Big Sky, Montana
Step back into Montana's past on Big Sky's original
sleighride dinner. We transport you via horse drawn
sleigh to our remote North Fork cabin for a very
special dinner cooked on an old fashioned wood-fired
cook stove and great entertainment by local
signer/songwriters.
Elk River Guest Ranch
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Clark, CO
The Elk River Guest Ranch’s 14-passenger sleigh is
pulled by two draft horses and takes the guest to a
candlelit tepee dinner. After dinner, the guests
enjoy a ride through Routt National Forest to Elk
River's saloon for dessert and drinks.
Rocky Mountain Sleigh
Company
-
Park City, UT
The Rocky Mountain Sleigh Company takes its
two-horse sleigh and takes its guest over the river
and through the woods along the pristine Weber River
then, back to the Stillman Ranch where guest in
enjoy a fabulous dinner in front of a huge warm
fireplace.
Thunder Bay Resort -
Hillman, MI
The Thunder Bay Resort offers dinner sleigh rides
through the woods to their intimate Elk Antler cabin
where a 5 course dinner with wine is served to its
guest.
Breckenridge
Sleigh Rides
- Colorado
Breckenridge Sleigh Rides run at the Breckenridge
Golf course, the Gold Run Nordic Center in the
winter, and has it's own well groomed sleigh ride
trail.. This sleigh ride uses beautiful Percheron
and Belgian horses that are well taken care of, not
forced to pull up ski slopes, and a uses handcrafted
red wooden sleighs and over 100 red fleece blankets
to complete the picture.
National Elk Refuge -
Jackson, WY
The Bar-T-Five offers old-fashioned wooden sleigh
through the meadows of a 25,000-acre refuge, where
the thousands of elk gather to weather the winter.
Other wildlife such as eagles, deer, bighorn sheep
and bison can also be seen.
Nestlenook Farm Inn -
Jackson, NH
The Nestlenook Farm has an authentic Austrian sleigh
pulled by two draft horses. The sleigh rambles
through a path along the Ellis River and stops for
wildlife and picture perfect spots.
XTC Ranch & Sleigh Rides -
Lake Clear, NY
Sit back and hear those sleigh bells jingling as the
sleigh travels through the mountains surrounding
Lake Placid and to a cabin where good home cooking
is served.
Adams Family Farm -
Wilmington, VT
The Adams family has two Belgian draft horses that
pull the old red sleigh to a secluded log cabin for
an evening of homemade fudge fondue with hot cocoa.
The Whiteface
Club & Resort
- Lake Placid, NY
The Sleigh Rides are offered on imported and custom
made sleighs, being pulled by quality draft teams
(most are rescue horses from slaughter). During the
Christmas time and weekends, the Club offers a
warming bon fire, hot cocoa and a delicious gourmet
dinner served at the Club's restaurant.
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