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5 Ways To Enjoy Snowcat Ridge In Dade City For 2022

Florida’s ‘alpine snow park’ is back for another season. The fun returns for nearly four months. Here’s what you can experience at Snowcat Ridge.

5 Things to Do at Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park
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Florida's 'alpine snow park' is back for another season. The fun returns for nearly four months. Here's what you can experience at Snowcat Ridge Dade City.

Florida's first snow park opened in 2020 in Dade City. It has since grown, and tickets for 2022 are now available. Ticket prices online range from $26.95 to $42.95, depending on the date of visit.

Here are the attractions you can enjoy at Snowcat Ridge:

1. Snowy Slopes

Grab a tube and get ready for the ride of your life! You can grab a single, tandem or family tube.

2. Arctic Igloo

Bet you never thought you could throw a snowball in Florida. This is where you can do it and build a snowman!

3. Crystal Ribbon

Crystal Ribbon, as described on the Snowcat Ridge website, "The Crystal Ribbon is an outdoor ice skating ribbon and beginner oval. Ice skating is the quintessential winter pastime and now you can enjoy it right here in Florida. Lace up your skates and get ready to glide across the ice under Florida’s sunny skies during the day and under our magical music & light show at night! Each General Admission ticket includes all-day access to the Crystal Ribbon."

4. Eskimo Outpost

Eskimo Post, as described on the Snowcat Ridge website, "Private use of a festively decorated 500 square foot igloo for 2.5 hours, for up to 20 guests, with indoor and outdoor seating. Private fire pit that is perfect for roasting s’mores. Unlimited bottled water for all guests at Refreshers: Beer, Wine & Drinks, located in the Eskimo Outpost."

5. Alpine Village

Hungry? Check out the Alpine Village. It features a variety food, drinks, beer & wine. They also have a gift shop to do a bit of shopping, too!

It's also a great place to watch the Snowy Slopes music & light show.

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