Stratton Mountain
Decent, medium-sized ski resort in southern Vermont.  Trails are not terribly difficult, but has some nice cruising terrain. Vertical drop is mediocre for Vermont but biggest in southern green mountains.
Fake developer village at bottom of mountain easily impresses Mcmansion dwellers but otherwise has no real town or population center nearby.  Probably ranks second in contrived, commercial atmosphere after Killington.  Nice scenic drive to/from resort.
McMansion Dweller: Hey guys I just stayed at this quaint New England Village at the bottom of Stratton Mountain.    

Guys:  That Village was manufactured in a factory in Perth Amboy, NJ 2 years ago.  You need to go to Stowe my friend.