New Jersey Is Home To The Only Year-Round Indoor Ski Slope In America, And It's Tons Of Fun
By Kim Magaraci|Updated on October 08, 2023(Originally published June 16, 2022)
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
For nearly 20 years, the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford has been a hot topic of conversation around the Garden State. Originally called Xanadu, the mega-mall faced delay after delay, with everything from bankruptcies to funding issues, to storm damage affecting its final build. Parts of the mall slowly began to open in 2019, with the entire complex slated to open on March 18, 2020… and we all know what happened then. By 2022, though, most of the mall was finally open for visitors in all its glory, including an indoor water park and massive candy store… and even the only indoor ski slope in America: the American Dream Ski Slope, known as Big Snow. We think this is such a cool idea and we couldn’t wait to hit the slopes and test it out for ourselves!
Check out this cool video of this indoor ski resort in New Jersey from CNET:
Looking for more information about the only indoor ski slope in America? The Big Snow American Dream website has everything you need to know about ticket types, reservations, operating hours, and current conditions. You can also find Big SNOW American Dream on Facebook.
If you’re looking for a great ski area for the wintertime, consider planning a trip to Mountain Creek, where you’ll find the longest snow-tubing run in New Jersey and plenty of terrain for skiing or riding.
Looking for a great place to stay near the American Dream? The Meadowlands Plaza Hotel is right across the river and offers up a comfortable stay at a reasonable price.
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Is this indoor ski resort in NJ the only indoor ski resort in the country?
While Big Snow has discussed opening other indoor ski resorts in other areas of the country, the American Dream ski slope is currently the only place you can go indoor skiing in North America.
What are some other great places for skiing in New Jersey?
The American Dream ski slope may be the only place you can go indoor skiing in New Jersey, but there are other excellent ski resorts in NJ to enjoy tubing and skiing at. Here are a few of our favorites: