Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of winter activities, including skiing, snowmobiling and tubing. From December to March, The Keystone State's numerous mountain ranges, including the Poconos and Blue Mountains, are home winter resorts that cater to families, leisure travelers and adrenaline junkies alike. Many of these resorts also offer ice skating areas and cross-country skiing trails.
Woodloch Pines is an all-inclusive family resort in the Poconos that features trails for snowmobile riding and snow shoeing. Ice fishing is available on Lake Teedyuskung, which is less than a mile from the resort's lodge. Guests can also rent ice skates from the resort's sports complex, take a winter hayride and compete in the family-style Winter Olympics. All rooms at Woodloch Pines have queen-sized beds and living rooms, and the suites have private balconies.
Woodloch Pines Resort
731 Welcome Lake Rd.
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
570-685-8000
866.269.0010
woodloch.com
Nestled in the Poconos, Elk Mountain is within 30 minutes of hotels and restaurants in Union Dale and Scranton, Pennsylvania. The ski resort boasts 27 skiing and snowboarding trails accessed via six lifts, day and night. There is also a terrain park. On-site dining is available at the Winter Garden Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner every day.
Elk Mountain Ski Resort
344 Elk Mountain Rd.
Union Dale, PA 18470
570-679-4400
elkskier.com
The Camelback Mountain Resort is in the Poconos Mountains and features 34 trails and 15 lifts. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are offered, as well as rental equipment for both sports. Night skiing options and snow tubing are also available, and there is a terrain park with a half-pipe that covers more than two acres of land. Camelback has an on-site dining room with an attached bar.
Camelback Mountain Resort
1 Camelback Rd.
Tannersville, PA 18372
570-629-1661
skicamelback.com
Located in the Lehigh Valley area of eastern Pennsylvania, Bear Creek Mountain is a 330-acre resort that is within 30 minutes of Allentown. This resort provides skiers and snowboarders with 21 trails, as well as seven lifts. Bear Creek has 3 distinct terrain parks for beginner, intermediate and expert freestylers. Snow tubing is also available. The resort features The Spa at Bear Creek, which offers massage therapies and body treatments, and The Grille at Bear Creek, a restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. The guest rooms have king-sized beds, living rooms and fireplaces.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center
101 Doe Mountain Ln.
Macungie, PA 18062
610-682-7100
bcmountainresort.com
Located in western Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains, the Seven Springs Mountain Resort provides skiers and snowboarders with 39 trails, and offers private lessons for kids and adults. The resort also features trails for shoeing tours and 7 guided snowmobile tours are offered each day. Families and large groups can take advantage of horse-driven sleigh rides. Accommodations include cottages, condominiums and guest rooms. The cottages and condominiums have kitchens and living rooms with fireplaces.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Dr.
Seven Springs, PA 15622
814-352-7777
7springs.com
