Terry Sanford, MA

Ski Valley is the southernmost ski destination in the continental United States with a top elevation of 9,157 feet (2,791 m) above sea level and has 200 skiable acres with 21 runs. The picturesque winding road to the place features the season's foliage, and once you settle in, it only gets that much better. The restaurant was once a mine, but you won't have to dig too deep to find a treasure trove of menu items like salads, steaks, burgers and delectable entrees. Also, the Grub Stake is an outdoor patio open on the weekends if you feel like taking your meal alfresco. Nature's beauty, some of the best food around, and that special someone all equal a moment that the both of you will never forget.