Massanutten Resort is a 6,000-acre resort nestled in the Shenendoah Valley in Virginia. It is the most beautiful setting for a fun winter weather family vacation. If you are looking for a Virginia based mountain getaway, I highly recommend Massanutten Resort. There are endless opportunities for family fun, and we had the best trip to Massanutten Resort. These Massanutten Resort family winter activities were our favorite options while staying on resort property.

Massanutten Resort offers many unique amenities for the whole family including the Indoor Waterpark, Ski lodge and family adventure Park area, farm-to-table dining experiences, shopping and recreation options, along with a day spa for complete relaxation and rejuvenation. Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Massanutten Resort Virginia is easily accessible from many major cities making it a must visit winter season resort destinations. The entire family will enjoy the winter sports at Massanutten Ski resort.

Massanutten Resort Virginia Winter Activities for the Family

This list of must do family winter activities at Massanutten Resort means that everyone will have fun - ranging from skiing on the slopes to escape rooms fun. Your family will all leave happy from your winter trip to Massanutten Resort with this list of family fun. Whether your family knocks out all 9 activities during your winter trip to Massanutten or you do a few and leave the rest of the winter activities for a future visit back to the mountain, you cannot go wrong with winter getaways to Massanutten!

Massanutten Resort Virginia Winter Activities

ARCADE
Located inside of the Massanutten Indoor water park building, the Diamond Jim’s Arcade at Massanutten Resort is SO much fun for families of all ages. This state-of-the-art arcade has fun for all ages. From the latest video games to some of those classic games, there will be something for everyone in the family. Diamond Jims Arcade makes a great rainy day or cold weather activity for families and adults. The arcade is large and families will enjoy playing games and earning tickets for hours.
BASKETBALL COURTS
There are basketball hoops inside of the Fitness and Rec Club on Massanutten Resort property are available for members to use. Hours may vary depending on the time of year you are visiting Massanutten Resort.
ESCAPE ROOM
Massanutten is home to THREE completely immersive escape rooms plus Real Escapes' virtual reality! Pharaoh’s Revenge Escape Room - In the hot sands of the Egyptian desert, work together to figure out the cause of a terrible sickness and help your team before it’s too late. Mayday Escape Room, work together and seal the doors before your vessel is claimed by the ocean. Search for a mysterious jewel in Zanzibar in The Lost Jewel of Zanzibar Escape Room. Massanutten’s escape room concepts are sure to be an adventure like no other!
ESCAPE DINNER
You will be fully emersed in an escape interactive dinner based out of 1920’s in Chicago during the prohibition. Can you survive? Seating at 6 pm | Dinner at 6:30 pm | At the Massanutten Conference Center . Cost of Massanutten Escape Dinner is $80 and its for 21+ only. Reservations for Escape Dinner at Massanutten Resort are required.

5. FITNESS CENTER

Massanutten Resort is home to two fitness centers: Massanutten Fitness and Rec Club and Woodstone Recreation Center. If you are staying in the Regal Vistas section there is a small gym available just to that gated community within Massanutten resort. The fitness center is now located on the top floor of Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club.

In addition to a new location, Massanutten Resort has new and updated exercise equipment including new machines, a stretching area, treadmills, ellipticals, and more. Also offered are several single and multi-station strength machines, as well as dumbbells.

Check out the Massanutten Resort fitness class studio, where you can participate in fitness classes such as Zumba®, POUND®, aerobics, and yoga classes.

Whether you are looking to keep up your fitness routine or take a relaxing dip, the aquatic area at Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club has you covered. The 25-meter heated indoor pool boasts a diving board and offers lap swimming. If you want to work out while staying at Massanutten Resort, you will most definitely enjoy the fitness center.

6. ICE SKATING

The Rink was a family favorite for us because we all love to skate and the boys place ice hockey. The ice Rink is located outside of the Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club. The ice skating rink is very small but requires reservations, so it was not overcrowded. The ice rink is set up where the tennis courts are used in warm weather. We brought our own skates since we drove, but you can rent skates here for very cheap. See more of our experience at The Rink here. The ice skating rink would be perfect for someone who hasn’t skated before and wants to try in a small controlled environment.

Grab a cup of hot chocolate and sit by the fire pit to warm up after you are done ice skating at Massanutten Resort! Cost varies depending on whether you are headed to ice skate at Massanutten Resort during the week vs weekend or during peak holiday travel weekends. The cost varies from 10-15 dollars per adult and 5-7.50 for kids. Skate rental is 3$ and helmet rental is 3$. Buy tickets for ice skating at Massanutten Resort here.

7. INDOOR SWIMMING

There are two indoor swimming pools available for guest use while at Massanutten Resort. Check hours as they may change!

Woodstone Meadows Recreation Center Fri - Wed 11 am - 7 pm | Thu Closed
Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club Thu - Tue 8 am - 7 pm | Closed Wed
LAP SWIM ONLY | Thu - Tue 8 - 11 am

8. MASSIVE INDOOR WATER PARK

Massanutten Resort has an amazing indoor water park open year-round located on resort property and is packed with fun for all ages! If you are thinking about planning a visit to Massanutten Resort in VA, be sure to add tickets to the Massanutten Indoor water park to your next trip for TONS of water park fun. Children of all ages (and adults) will delight in Massanutten’s indoor water park water fortress and giant water-powered playhouse Massanutten Meltdown, inflatable adventures, body slides, tube slides, pools, lazy river floats, and hot tub. Teens and adults will love the vertical drop slides as well. You and your family can also learn how to surf on the Flow Rider Endless Wave machine at the Massanutten Indoor Water Park as well. Tiny water lovers will enjoy the frog pond toddler area as well. Refuel at the snack bar.

Grab tickets to the Massanutten Indoor Water Park and have a lot of splashing fun on your next visit! See more of the Massanutten Resort Indoor WaterPark® in this video. The ticket price for admission to the Massasnutten indoor Water Park depends on a lot of variables. Things like age, what day of week you are visiting, how tall you are and whether you are a Gold Card property owner all factor in. Tickets for the Massanutten Indoor Water Park are cheaper if you buy in advance and go during the week. if you are looking to save money on your waterpark tickets this is a great way to save for an entire family or group! Life jackets are provided by Massanutten.

At most tickets are $53 for an adult if purchased in advance and $38 for a child in advance for example when we visited. You can find the exact breakdown for ticket prices and variables before you purchase here.

9. RESTAURANTS AND DINING:

Massanutten has several dining options, from casual to fine dining. You can enjoy a variety of cuisines to suit your family's tastes. If you are planning a trip to Massanutten Resort in the beautiful Shenendoah Mountains and need to figure out what the best place to eat while on or near the resort is? These delicious dining and food options will be sure to exceed your dining expectations and will give you options based on price and type of food during your stay at Massanutten Resort.

We love Campfire Grill as a easy family friendly dining experience with younger children as our top pick, but highly recommend trying all of the on-site dining options as you cannot go wrong! Most housing options at Massanutten have a full kitchen but it's also nice to grab a drink or meal at favorites like Base Camp after a long day of snow sports and ski lessons and catch some live music or to have a family meal at Virginia Pizza and BBQ.

10. SAUNA

Woodstone Recreation Center has a sauna for unwinding after a long work out or a stressful day! There are also multiple sauna options available at the Massanutten Resort Spa as well.

11. SCENIC DRIVES AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:

If you're looking to explore the area further, consider taking a scenic drive through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. You can also visit nearby attractions like the Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, Skyline Drive, James Madison University, and wineries.

12. SKIING

If you’re visiting Massanutten in the wintertime, don’t miss the chance to hit some of the best slopes in the state of Virginia! At 2,922 ft. of elevation, Massanutten is home to a large variety of trails, a dedicated learner’s area, terrain parks, and night skiing. Skiers and riders who visit Massanutten will have access to 80 skiable acres, including 23 runs serviced by 7 lifts. If you are skiing with Children 6 & younger, they are free. Free slope-use ticket for children 6 and younger with paid adult. Children 6 & under slope-use tickets and rental equipment are not available for online purchase on your first purchase. To receive your 6 & under slope-use ticket, please purchase your initial slope-use ticket (and Junior equipment rental, if needed) in person at the Ski Ticket Window.

13. SNOWBOARDING

If your child hasnt skied or snowboarded before, sign them up for Theo's Cub Club | Ages 7 - 12This package is designed with a beginner/intermediate skier or snowboarder in mind. (Intermediate options available on Saturday and Sunday only.) Participants will progress through a 1.5 hour group lesson on our easiest terrain. The beginner lesson focuses on the basics of how to turn, stop, and use the lifts safely. It is very important that your child and family arrive 60 minutes in advance of your lesson. Book your lesson for your child at Massanutten Resort here.

14. SNOW TUBING

Snow tubing at Massanutten is not just for children or families. People of all ages will love sliding down the 16 lanes. The snow tubing lanes are 900 feet in length and drop of 120 vertical feet. There is no age requirement for Massanutten snow tubing. The height requirement for snow tubing is 36 inches.The snow tubing at Massanutten Resort is not limited to a specific number of turns, but a 90 minute time slot. If your group or family wants to go a lot, be ready to go with your tube at the beginning of your time slot and tube your way down for the entire 90 minutes! The date for snow tubing opening at Massanutten Resort varies each year and is weather dependent but is typically late November to early December and closes Mid to late March. You will want to check website and the social media pages at Massanutten Resort regularly as they update on closings, delays and conditions regularly for guests. Snow tubing at Massanutten Resort is 30$ per person during the week and 40$ per person on the weekend and WORTH EVERY PENNY! Buy tickets for tubing here.

15. SPA

The Spa at Massanutten offers treatments for women, men, teens, and everyone in-between. And now, thanks to our brand new spa menu, you will now have more reasons to spoil yourself than ever before! Whether it is a relaxing massage, invigorating body treatment, luxurious facial, dry sauna, or a pampering nail service.

What are the Best Dining Options while at Massanutten Resort?

If you are planning a trip to Massanutten Resort in the beautiful Shenendoah Mountains and need to figure out what the best place to eat while on or near the resort is? These delicious dining and food options will be sure to exceed your dining expectations and will give you options based on price and type of food during your stay at Massanutten Resort. We love Campfire Grill as a easy family friendly dining experience with younger children as our top pick, but highly recommend trying all of the on-site dining options as you cannot go wrong! Most housing options at Massanutten have a full kitchen but it's also nice to grab a drink or meal at favorites like Base Camp after a long day of snow sports and ski lessons and catch some live music or to have a family meal at Virginia Pizza and BBQ.

Where should I Stay while visiting Massanutten Resort?

Massanutten offers lodging accommodations for groups of all sizes and interests which is such an awesome resource as you can visit and always stay in a different place. Massanutten Resort offers lodging located on two different areas of the Resort - on the Mountain (closest to the Ski area) and in the Valley rolling hills, parks and pools to enjoy with your family, along with an easy drive to the Spa, Woodstone Meadows Golf Course®, VA BBQ & Pizza Co., or the Indoor/Outdoor WaterPark.

We have stayed in two different lodging options while staying at Massanutten Resort and have summarized our experiences for you.

Regal Vistas are Massanutten’s newest lodging and housing options and are jaw droppingly stunning. The private, gated community Regal Vista feel for Massanutten Resorts guests will make you want to stay forever. Regal Vistas at Massanutten Resort was by far my favorite place to stay while on Massanutten Resort property with my family. Woodstone Meadows is an option in the Valley located really close to the Woodstone Meadows golf course. Woodstone Meadows is a great lodging choice for those who are staying with larger groups and want to book an entire floor or building rather than being spread out around the Massanutten Resort. The condo’s at Woodstone Meadows Massanutten Resort valley condos are four-bedroom condos sleeping up to 12 people. These condos can be used as one spacious four-bedroom condo, or separated into two two-bedroom condo, with full privacy.

Taking a trip to Massanutten in the warmer months is also a great idea. There are 55 activities available for families at Massanutten Resort and a great idea to peruse for first time visitors of this Virginia mountain resorts option. If you are visiting during the summer and enjoy live music the Summer Jam festival is a must do! The family Adventure Park is my personal favorite if you are traveling with small children and want to keep them busy! With activities like horseback riding, gem mining, tennis court, petting farm, driving range and golf courses, bike terrain park, and more.

7 Family-friendly adventures await in the Massanutten Resort Family Adventure Park that your kids are going to absolutely love. The Family Adventure Park is home to gem mining, summer tubing, zip lining, a bounce house, adventure course, rock climbing wall, and a quick flight jump and it is such a fun way to explore Massanutten Resort in the summer. Getting outside and into the woods is an amazing, educational, and exciting experience at Massanutten Resort with friendly Massanutten Resort staff available to step in and help when needed. Your children can climb, tube, and zip at the Massanutten Family Adventure Park in the warmer weather months to keep the family fun going year round.

Remember to check the latest information and hours of operation for Massanutten Resort and its various winter months activities, as they can change from year to year. Be sure to make reservations for accommodations and activities in advance, especially during the busy winter season, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable family trip.

If you are looking for a mountain getaway and destination in Virginia, I highly recommend Massanutten Resort. There are endless opportunities for family fun, and we had the best trip. Read along to get all of the tricks and tips your family needs before booking a family getaway to Massanutten Resort in the summer months.

Must Do Winter Activities at Massanutten