Winter in Pennsylvania means skiing--both downhill and cross country, plus snowboarding, and extras like tubing, ice skating and dog sledding. Although the mountains in Pennsylvania are not huge, they offer varied terrain and easy access to major cities. And if you spend the night at one of the resorts that offers skiing, you can make first tracks, and take advantage of the resort's other winter activities.
The family friendly Skytop Lodge in the Poconos has all-inclusive packages with downhill skiing or snowboarding, outdoor ice skating, tobogganing and dog sledding. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are also available. Swim in the indoor pool, play indoor mini gold and relax at the rooftop spa. All room rates include three meals daily, and you dress for dinner. An activities director offers more entertainment options.
Skytop Lodge
One Skytop
Skytop, PA 18357
800-345-7759
skytop.com
Hidden Valley Resort, in the Laurel Mountains of Southwestern Pennsylvania, offers skiing and snowboarding, with 28 trails including three terrain parks, a half pipe and two double diamonds. The newly renovated fitness center has an indoor pool and hot tub and a full-service spa. Rooms at the lodge have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker.
Hidden Valley Resort
One Craighead Drive
Hidden Valley, PA 15502
814-443-8000
hiddenvalleyresort.com
Seven Springs Mountain Resort offers downhill skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing and a ski season only indoor roller rink. Take a day or nighttime snowmobile tour, ride a Snowcat at night, or go on a guided snowshoe tour. The hotel has heated indoor and outdoor pools, outdoor hot tubs, a spa, 11 restaurants and three bars. All rooms are nonsmoking; and some are pet-friendly.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622
814-352-7777
7springs.com
