Another gray Saturday at home doesn’t have to be the plan. Twenty minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Perfect North Slopes turns the first cold snap of the season into a reason to pack the car instead of staying in.
Here’s your plan for a full weekend on the snow including where to stay, when to go, and how to make the most of a day on the mountain without overthinking it.
Book your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrenceburg, Home2 Suites by Hilton Lawrenceburg Greendale, or the Comfort Inn, all are a short drive from the mountain, and either one turns a day trip into a proper weekend.
Day 1: Arrive and Warm Up
Check in Friday evening and give yourself one easy night before the big day. Grab dinner downtown; 4 Speed on 50s Diner if the group wants classic comfort food, or Proof 124 Table and Tavern for something a little more grown-up. Either way, get to bed early. Climbing the hill is better before the lift lines build.
Day 2: Slopes, Tubing, and Everything In Between
Perfect North Slopes (19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg) runs 23 ski and snowboard trails across five chairlifts and six carpet lifts, with two terrain parks for anyone ready to catch some air. New to skiing or snowboarding? Lessons run 50 minutes, taught on the hour, for ages 4 and up — book one before you go so nobody spends the morning standing at the bottom of the bunny hill.
Not skiing? The 25-lane tubing hill is just as good a reason to make the trip. Weekdays get you unlimited tubing for the day; Friday through Sunday and holidays run on 2-hour sessions, so plan your slot before you arrive. There’s a dedicated area for kids ages 3 to 6, so the whole family can be on the snow at the same time.
Break for lunch at the lodge, then get back out for an afternoon session; the light changes fast this time of year, and an afternoon run under the slope lighting is worth sticking around for.
Why Book This Trip
Perfect North Slopes typically runs from mid-December through early March, and the best rates — season passes especially — go to the people who commit before the snow actually falls. Pair a day on the hills with a night at the DoubleTree, Home2 Suites, or Comfort Inn and you’ve got a full weekend that doesn’t require driving home in the dark. Plan your trip and check current hours, tickets, and season pass pricing at perfectnorth.com, then book your room and make it official!