Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around The Lymes

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around The Lymes, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

RoseGarden Ice Arena

Address: 641 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

Phone: (860) 889-8500

Details: A long-standing indoor ice skating rink that hosts public skate sessions, learn-to-skate programs, and family skate times. It’s about a 45-minute drive from The Lymes and a great option for real ice skating when you want to keep warm indoors.

Milford Ice Pavilion

Address: 291 Sub Way, Milford, CT 06461

Phone: (203) 877-2190

Details: Milford Ice Pavilion has a full-size indoor rink with regular public skating hours, youth programs, and hockey leagues. Do note that it's a bit farther. You can expect about a one hour drive from The Lymes. But it's worth it for the variety of session times and skating options.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort

Address: 1300 Powder Hill Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455

Phone: (860) 349-7669

Details: Powder Ridge offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing when winter conditions and snowmaking cooperate, making it a top regional destination for winter fun. It’s about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from The Lymes and has options for beginners and families alike.

Mohawk Mountain Ski Area

Address: 1 Mohawk Rd, Cornwall, CT 06796

Phone: (860) 672-6212

Details: Mohawk Mountain is one of Connecticut’s most established ski areas, with a range of ski and snowboard trails and snow tubing terrain. It’s roughly a 2.5 to 3-hour drive from The Lymes for an exciting full day in the snow.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter around The Lymes often brings crisp days and occasional snowfall, and when the white stuff lands, local parks and coastal views become ideal for outdoor play and sledding. The Lymes proves that you don’t need a big mountain to enjoy winter, just a few gentle hills and open spaces.

The Lymes spots to consider:

• Harkness Memorial State Park and the nearby open fields turn into picture perfect sledding grounds for families when snow accumulates. These gentle slopes are especially inviting for the little ones. (Source: CT Parks)

Further outdoors:

• Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort— For more traditional sledding hills and predictable snow coverage, head inland toward ski areas like Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort or up toward higher terrain in northwestern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Those destinations, which are typically a 3-hour drive from The Lymes, offer bigger hills and reliable snow play.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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