Things may seem grim now that the holidays are over, but never fear—at the National Trust's Historic Hotels of America (HHA), there are plenty of ways to enjoy the several long, cold months ahead. Read on to find out how to beat the winter blues at these HHA locations in New York, Colorado, Wyoming, Vermont, and Indiana.

Skating at the Mohank Mountain House in New Paltz New York

Established in 1869, Mohonk Mountain House is a Victorian castle with fanciful turrets, local stone, and gabled frame constructions set on 1,200 acres. Alfred H. Smiley saw the site when he visited the Shawangunks on a picnic outing. He and his twin brother Albert envisioned a peaceful retreat where people could enjoy the beauty of nature in a truly spectacular setting. In 1986 the site was named a National Historic Landmark, and while a remarkable place to visit all year around, winter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating at the resort's outdoor rink.

The Pikes Peak Cog Railway at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado

This cog train has been in operation since June 30th, 1891, bearing riders to the 14,115-foot high summit of Pikes Peak, a National Historic Landmark that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to start framing the words to “America the Beautiful” as she surveyed the panorama in 1893. Although the train doesn’t bear riders to the mountain’s summit in the winter, visitors can still take in views at the 11,500-foot Inspiration Point. After the trip back down the mountain, warm up with a drink and a hot meal at one of the Broadmoor’s dozen restaurants (hint: try the pot pie at the Golden Bee).

Embrace Winter Sports at the Alpenhof Lodge in Teton Village Wyoming

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Alpenhof Lodge was established in 1965. Located at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming, the inn is all that remains of the original vision of Paul McCollistor's Swiss-style alpine retreat at Teton Village. The inn itself was built by Dietrich and Anneliese Oberreit and designed by architect Otto Burmell, and when it opened the hotel was one of the the most modern hotels in the village. Today visitors experience the beauty of Wyoming in the winter months where they can spend time downhill skiing, snowboarding, and relaxing in the resorts outdoor heated pool.

Skiing, History, and Beer Tasting at the Middlebury Inn in Middlebury, Vermont

The Middlebury Inn, which has been in continuous operation as a hotel since 1827, offers guests a taste of Victorian elegance in the middle of a winter wonderland. Visitors can obtain combination packages that offer two nights of lodging at the inn, in addition to all day passes to the nearby Middlebury Snow Bowl and the Rikert Nordic Center (offering downhill and cross country skiing, respectively.) The Historic Middlebury Package is available year-round, and it offers lodging, as well as tickets to the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History and breakfast at the inn’s Morgan’s Tavern. For beer and wine lovers, try the Tasting Trail Package, including stops at the Woodchuck Hard Cidery, Ottercreek Brewing, Lincoln Peak Winery, Drop In Brewery, and Appalachian Gap Distillery. Check out all the inn has to offer here.