Big Snow American Dream
North America's only indoor snow park
Big Snow is North America's only indoor ski and snowboard park, a real-snow slope inside the American Dream complex at East Rutherford near New York City, open on real snow every day of the year.
Best known for
The snow centre
Big Snow is the only indoor ski area in North America, built into the American Dream retail and entertainment complex at East Rutherford, New Jersey, just outside New York City. Under one roof it offers real-snow trails, a dedicated learning hill, a terrain park and a small tubing and play area, all kept well below freezing so the snow stays consistent whatever the season. A large share of its visitors are trying snowsports for the first time, and lessons plus on-site rentals make it easy to start from scratch. Warm gear can be hired, so you can arrive with nothing. It suits first-timers, families and city skiers wanting to ride out of season.
It is the only place on the continent to ski or ride indoors on real snow, open every day of the year within reach of New York City. Perfect for a first lesson, off-season laps or a novelty snow day.
The slope
On the map
Stay near Big Snow American Dream
This is a day-trip venue, so base yourself in the New York City area. Hotels around the Meadowlands and East Rutherford are closest, with Manhattan and its huge choice of accommodation a short trip away.
A base in town — the snow centre is a day trip, not a resort stay.
Self-catering flexibility for a family visit or a longer city break.
Handy if the centre is a stopover between flights.
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How to get there
The nearest gateway is Newark (EWR). Big Snow sits within the American Dream complex at East Rutherford, just across the river from New York City.
It is a short drive from Newark and from Manhattan, with the American Dream complex also served by bus links and offering ample parking.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
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- Vertical
- 907 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 136
- Lifts
- 22
Faces north Winter Park Resort
- Vertical
- 790 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 133
- Lifts
- 16
Faces north-west Keystone
- Vertical
- 913 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 140
- Lifts
- 20
Faces east Breckenridge
- Vertical
- 993 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 125
- Lifts
- 34
Faces north Copper Mountain
- Vertical
- 797 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 147
- Lifts
- 23
Getting to Big Snow American Dream
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