Winter (or spring) Get-a-way

[DigiSLR]

I'm looking to take the family on a winter vacation and seeking some advice and reccommendations on where to go, what to see, etc...

I have a few things that I need to keep in mind.

1. I have a 12 year old son, so I have to go when he's on break from school. (Spring break time... March 13th - March 21)

2. I'd prefer to make it a day drive (or less) from DAllas. Flying with the family to go on a winter vacation is far too much cost and hassle.

3. We have 2 small dogs we'd probably like to take with us, so I'm looking for a pet friendly hotel / condo / etc if possible.

Now, what I envision is a winter get-away. Not really needing a winter ski resort but possibly something that would allow for a snowmobile tour, sledding, tubing, ski or snowboarding would be a nice plus, but not required...

Ok, hope I'm not too picky... shoot me some ideas please!

[venchka]

Northern New Mexico. Red River, NM.

[Digigeek]

Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Santa Fe

Taos

Angel Fire, New Mexico

Colorado Springs

[Cajungaltx]

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We drove - it was 7 hours - but it was well worth it for the time spent, and the cost savings...