The Bromley Mountain Alpine Slide is the kind of afternoon that sends kids back to the car grinning and asking to do it again. Set on the ski slopes of Bromley Mountain in Peru, Vermont — about an hour and fifteen minutes northwest of the Mount Snow area — it is the original triple-track alpine slide in North America, and it anchors a full summer adventure park that ranks among the best family day trips in southern Vermont. From a valley base like Valley View Villa in West Dover, it is an easy out-and-back that pairs well with nearby Manchester.
Riding the Bromley Mountain Alpine Slide
Here is how it works: you ride a chairlift up the mountain, settle onto a wheeled sled, and control your own speed down roughly two-thirds of a mile of banked, winding track. Pull the stick back to brake, push it forward to fly. Three parallel tracks mean you can race a sibling or a parent to the bottom, and because you set the pace, it works for a cautious seven-year-old and a speed-hungry nine-year-old on the same run. A single ride runs $29, though most families do far better with a day pass that makes the slide unlimited.
More Than the Slide: The Sun Mountain Adventure Park
The slide is the headliner, but the Sun Mountain Adventure Park packs thirteen attractions into one hillside, so the day fills itself:
- 🛝 Big Splash Waterslide for cooling off on a hot afternoon
- 🚡 The Sun Mountain Flyer — New England’s longest zip rider, a half-mile run that hits up to 50 mph
- 🤸 Bungee trampolines, the Giant Swing, and the Spider Climb
- 🚤 Bumper boats and a climbing wall
- ⛳ Mini golf, archery, a kids’ bike track, and the new Mountain Towers
Wristband-style day passes cover the whole park, so kids can bounce from the slide to the waterslide to the trampolines without anyone reaching for a wallet between each ride.
For Older Kids and Teens: The Aerial Adventure Park
Bromley also runs a separate Treetop Aerial Adventure Park — 65 elements spread across five course levels, from ground-level warm-ups to genuinely airy rope bridges and zips. It requires participants to be at least 7 years old and 48 inches tall, so it suits older kids, teens, and game adults. It is ticketed on its own, and the Double Play pass bundles the adventure park with 2.5 hours on the course for families who want both.
Hours, Tickets, and What to Know
Bromley’s Mountain Adventure Park runs daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through the core summer season (mid-June into early September), then shifts to weekends only in spring and fall. Current pricing is straightforward: park admission is $65 for guests 48 inches and taller, $43 for those under 48 inches, and a Sunset Pass (3:00 p.m. to close) is $52. Mini golf on its own is $15. The Adventure Park welcomes kids ages 3 and up at 38 inches or taller, which opens most of the park to younger siblings.
A few practical notes make the day smoother. Wear closed-toe shoes — they are required for the slide and most rides. Pack sunscreen, bug spray, and water, and complete the ride waivers online before you leave the house to skip the line at check-in. Everything is weather-dependent, and the park closes attractions during thunder and lightning, so it is worth a glance at the forecast before committing to the drive. You can confirm the day’s hours and buy tickets on Bromley’s official site.
Make It a Manchester Day
Bromley sits about ten minutes east of Manchester, which turns a slide afternoon into a full, varied day. Families often pair the two: a morning at Hildene, the Lincoln family estate with its gardens, working farm, and goats, then an afternoon of gravity on the slide — or the reverse. Manchester’s designer outlets and the Northshire Bookstore give the non-thrill-seekers plenty to do, and there are good sit-down dinners in town for the drive home. For the full rundown, see our guide to a day trip to Manchester.
🗺️ More to Explore Near Mount Snow
- Day Trip to Manchester, VT — Outlets, Hildene, and Mount Equinox
- Summer Bucket List for the Deerfield Valley — 10 must-do warm-weather activities
- Scenic Chairlift Rides at Mount Snow — Summit views without the hike
- Mountain Biking at Mount Snow — Lift-served downhill and beginner trails
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Bromley Mountain from the Mount Snow area?
Bromley is in Peru, Vermont, roughly an hour and fifteen minutes northwest of West Dover and Mount Snow via Route 100 and Route 11. It sits about ten minutes from Manchester if you want to combine the two.
How much does the Bromley Alpine Slide cost?
A single alpine slide ride is $29. Most families do better with a day pass to the Mountain Adventure Park — $65 for guests 48 inches and taller, $43 for those under 48 inches — which includes unlimited slide rides plus the rest of the park. Check Bromley’s website for current pricing.
Is Bromley a good day trip for young kids?
Yes. The Mountain Adventure Park welcomes children ages 3 and up who are at least 38 inches tall, and the alpine slide is a hit with elementary-age kids because riders control their own speed. The separate Treetop Aerial Adventure Park requires participants to be 7 or older and at least 48 inches tall.
When is Bromley’s summer adventure park open?
The Mountain Adventure Park runs daily from about 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through the core summer season, roughly mid-June into early September, then moves to weekends only in the spring and fall shoulder seasons. Hours are weather-dependent, so confirm before you go.
What should we bring to the Bromley Alpine Slide?
Closed-toe shoes are required for the slide and most rides. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, and water, and complete the ride waivers online beforehand to skip the check-in line.
