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If life isn’t exciting enough, then you need to spice things up. Start your evening by putting on you boots, parka and mittens and heading for the Snowcat, which takes you up a mountain side in the high Sierras where you disembark and enter the cozy Parallax restaurant for champagne and fine dining. The fun can be had at Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy a gourmet dining adventure at 9,600 feet, where a delicious Chef’s Table will be offered and is highlighted by the high-altitude atmosphere and impeccable service. The experience is completed with a snowcat ride back down the mountain for the most unique dining adventure on, or off, the slopes. Adults $79; Children (12 and under) $29. Call 800.MAMMOTH / 800.626.6684

In those same Sierra mountains you can dine inside the historic Ahwahnee Lodge for the time-honored tradition of the Bracebridge Dinner.  A theater group performs a musical play that integrates the dishes served to your table in an interactive entertainment experience you’ll never forget.

Or head for the San Jacinto mountains in the Palm Desert and take a ride on Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to your dining destination atop the mountain. Holidays are special in this incredible ride and dining experience.

While some of us would be perfectly happy dining on the San Francisco Bay aboard a luxury yacht for the holiday, it’s your call!