The many lakefront resorts of Pennsylvania provide a quiet escape for those living in the nearby bustling cities of New York, Boston or Philadelphia. Pennsylvania's beautiful Pocono Mountains are a great retreat for a family-friendly vacation or a romantic getaway. The lakefront mountain resorts offer guests a place to play or just lay back, relax and enjoy the natural beauty.
The Woodloch Resort is home to Lake Teedyuskung, which offers boating, kayaking and other water sports. The Woodloch Resort also includes Woodloch Springs, a world-class 18-hole golf course, and a theater that is home to an ongoing Broadway-style show. The resort offers guests a variety of accommodations, from economical standard rooms in the main house to deluxe suites with lake views or private guest homes on the golf course.
If guests prefer a room without a kitchen then they can enjoy one of the resort's dining plans. The American Plan includes three meals available in the main dining room served on large platters to be passed around the table. Guests who don't choose the American Plan can dine at The Grille Room, with a menu that includes choices from pizza to beef tenderloin medallions. Room service is also available from The Grille Room. The Vista and Terrace Dining Rooms provide guests with a more formal dining experience. Other dining options include the deli-style counter at the Country Store, he Boathouse Restaurant on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack and the snack bars at the pool, the beach and the sports complex.
Woodloch Resort
731 Welcome Lake Road
Hawley, PA 18428
866-269-0010
www.woodloch.com
The Skytop Lodge is two hours from New York City on 5,500 scenic acres in the Pocono Mountains. The resort offers 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, a golf course, a 30-foot rock climbing wall and Skytop Lake. In the winter month guests can enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, skating and downhill skiing on a private mountain. The Skytop Lodge has a few options in accommodations to choose from, including rooms in the main lodge, a private cottage or room at The Inn on the grounds of the gold course.
Guests of the Skytop Lodge have many dining options. Located in the Main Lodge is the Windsor Dining Room with high-end American fare. Male guests of the Windsor Dining Room are required to wear jackets and women are required to wear appropriate attire. The Lake View Restaurant has views of the lake and golf course and has a more casual atmosphere than the Windsor Room. The Tap Room has an extensive list of international beers and many liquors and wines to choose from. The Tea Room is a throwback to the American soda fountain with a diner-style counter where guests can order a malt or ice cream sundae.
Skytop Lodge
One Skytop
Skytop, PA 18357
866-452-8657
www.skytop.com
The Cove Haven is an intimate retreat on the picturesque Lake Wallenpaupack, Pennsylvania's largest man-made lake. The all-inclusive resort amenities include a pool, billiard room and tennis courts. The Cove Haven Resort has several restaurants for visitors to experience, including Spooner Cafe, Colosseum Restaurant or Parrot Lookout Lounge, which overlooks the lake. The Cove Have Resort has several fantasy suites with amenities like heart-shaped or champagne glass whirlpools.
Cove Haven Resort
194 Lakeview Drive
Lakeville, PA 18438
866-405-5767
www.covepoconoresorts.com
Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains is the Mountain Springs Lake Resort. The resort boasts 37 cottages and a lodge situated on 325 wooded acres of land surrounding Mountain Springs Lake. The resort has a number of private rustic cottages to accommodate a family vacation or a weekend getaway for two.
Guests can bask in the beauty of the outdoors while enjoying a number of activities including hiking, skiing or fishing. All the cottages include a fully-equipped kitchen, but for guests who want to enjoy a night out there are several dining options located a few minutes outside the resorts gates.
Mountain Springs Lake Resort
Mountain Springs Drive
Reeders, PA 18352
570-629-0251
www.mslresort.com
Nestled on the 125-acre Lake Harmony is the Split Rock Resort and Golf Club. The four-season resort rests on more than 1,200 acres. Guests can enjoy a 27-hole golf course, a mini golf course, a water park, one indoor pool, two outdoor pools, a bowling alley, movie theater, tennis courts and more.
The Split Rock Resort has several options in accommodations including rooms at the Split Rock Lodge that overlook Lake Harmony, rustic cottages, one- or two-room suites in the Galleria Building with contemporary furnishings or two-bedroom villas.
There are several places to enjoy a great meal at the Split Rock Resort. The Galleria Pizzeria has several pizzas to choose from. The Galleria Restaurant serves up great American classics like pot roast and pork chops. The Bel'lago is an Italian restaurant where the recipes have been passed down and the food is made from scratch. The Sunset Green has views of the landscape surrounding the restaurant. The Sunset Green is a more formal option with high-end plates of seafood, steaks and lamb. The Split Rock Resort also has an ice cream parlor featuring a wide array of fun flavors and a sports bar called Benchwarmers where guests can relax while watching a game on the big screen.
Split Rock Resort and Golf Club
One Lake Drive
Lake Harmony, PA 18624
570-722-9111
www.splitrockresort.com
