For a quiet mountain escape that puts you close to ski slopes and reservoir adventures, look to the town of Whitingham, high in Vermont's Green Mountains. Its beautiful peaks climb to around 1,900 feet, so the area receives enough snow to be a charming ski town in the winter — but it's a great place to visit year-round. Whitingham is a quick drive (about 19 miles) south of Mount Snow Resort, which is a large ski area. Since there are no buildings along the shore, you get a quintessential New England getaway that's tucked in Vermont's Green Mountains. If you're jonesin' for more shops, the nearby town of Wilmington has boutiques like Pickwell's Barn for clothes and accessories.