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3 INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR RAINY SPRING DAYS | Woodloch Resort

3 INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE RAINY SPRING DAYS

Spring brings rain, and while the rain is good for the blooming plants that envelop the Pocono Mountainscape, it can be a bummer when on vacation. Fear not; the rain won’t stop you from enjoying a great trip to Hawley PA with your family. Here are three of our favorite things to do when it’s raining, and you want to stay indoors at beautiful Woodloch Resort.

Icy Times Year Round

When the weather isn’t the best, it’s always fun to enjoy our four-season ice rink where it’s winter year-round! Play a game of hockey or skate around under the comfort of a 9,000-square-foot canopy! It’s fun for the whole family, and you’ll all be certain to revel in a day spent indoors.

Practice Makes Perfect

If golfing is your thing, we know that playing in the rain isn’t the most exciting idea. Even if you can’t be out on the green, we’ve got you covered in Hawley, PA with our indoor performance studio where you can tee off without having to step outside!  

Take a Dip

One of the best things to do when it’s raining is to make a splash in our indoor pool! Our indoor heated pools always bring smiles to our guests’ faces, no matter their age. While we offer a fantastic splash zone for the little members of your family, if you want to relax, check out our indoor hot tubs for adults. Plus, don’t forget to get some snacks from our Tiki Bar!

No matter how you choose to spend those rainy days, at least you’ll be at one of the happiest resorts in Pennsylvania, Woodloch! Hawley PA has everything you need to make for one of the best vacations this spring season. Take a look at our rates, and book your getaway today!

ENJOY THE NIGHTLIFE IN PA | Woodloch Resort

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ENJOY THE NIGHTLIFE IN PA

With over 30 activities offered each and every day, there is constantly a ton going on at Woodloch, and it is important to know that excitement extends well into the night! When you’re partaking in one of the best family getaways in PA, you’ll find that the fun continues during all hours with live entertainment that will bring you right to Broadway . . . so dance the night away and make your night a magical one!

WOODLOCH NIGHTLIFE

Once the sun goes down, you’ll realize the fun doesn’t stop at Woodloch. Our nighttime activities are perfect for adults. We’ve got DJs and live music so you can sway to the beat while sipping on an ice-cold brew or a fantastic cocktail, plus so much more!

BROADWAY-ESQUE

The lights will shine, and our theme shows are just like stepping on Broadway. Everyone in your group will love fabulous musical and dance numbers featuring a different theme each year; you’ll be returning just to see what we’ve come up with on-stage! Enjoy the sights and sounds of Broadway deep within the Poconos Mountains…  no need to go to NYC when you can enjoy right here at one of the best family getaways in PA!

MAGICIANS

If you’re in the mood for something a little more mysterious, pop over to our magic shows, and you’re sure to be wowed! We’ve got card tricks, illusions, and some super secret stuff that you’ll only get to experience if you’re there firsthand! Our featured magicians include Anthony Salazar, Jay Mattioli, and John Graham.

However you choose to spend your nights at Woodloch, we know that you’ll have one of the best family getaways in PA! With so much to do during the day and at night, there is something for everyone here, and you’ll love every minute! Book your spring trip today, and experience what makes for a Poconos Mountain family vacation!

Woman singing on stage.
Woman in a blue dress singing.
Band performing on stage.
Male comedian performing on stage.
Juggler/acrobat balancing on hand while spinning discs with their legs.

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AN ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT FOR SPRING BREAK | Woodloch Resort

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WHY PICK AN ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT FOR SPRING BREAK

It’s Spring Break season, and you’re going to want to join in all the fun… but where does one go for the best spring break? Woodloch Resort, of course! You’re sure to have one of the best family vacations in PA when you book your all-inclusive spring getaway with us. Here are three reasons to make the trip to Pennsylvania.

No Planning Necessary

One of the best parts about taking a family vacation in PA with Woodloch is that you really don’t have to plan for anything! Your activities, excursions, restaurants — they’re all in one place! And who doesn’t love just showing up for vacation and having everything ready? All you have to do is book your stay, and once you’re here, you get to figure out what you’d like to do, no added planning necessary!

Something for Everyone

At Woodloch, not only will you get all-inclusive food options on our American Plan, but there is truly something for everyone. Whether it’s one of our 30 different activities or many dining options, with so much to experience you’ll be in for the vacation of a lifetime!

Cost Effective

You’ll find that when you opt for an all-inclusive resort such as Woodloch, you’ll be saving money in the long run! Plus, take a look at our rates calendar, and you’ll find the best time for a deal at our resort throughout the year. With specials and reduced prices, you’ll be saving for other fun events and activities you can enjoy after you return home.

No matter when you choose to visit our amazing Pennsylvania resort, we know you’ll enjoy the all-inclusive factor of Woodloch Resort. Plus, you’ll have one of the best family vacations in PA this spring season. We’ve got everything you need to have a blast!

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Blizzard 2018 | Woodloch Resort

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Woodloch “Unplugged” – Weathering the 2018 Blizzard

~shared by J. Ranner

If I can sum up everything I’ve learned over the past three decades of my life, it would be in two statements from two of my favorite movies:

  1. “Plan to be surprised.” – Dan in Real Life
  2. “Happiness can be found even in the darkest times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

This past weekend at our resort, I think both of my life mottoes came to fruition.

If you had visited Woodloch during the President’s Week midwinter recess, you probably wouldn’t have believed it. Everyone assumed that Phil the Groundhog was wrong and that we would be getting an early springtime after all- temperatures soared as high as 73(!) degrees with lots of sunshine. Our grounds were bare of any snow (save for our man-made tube runs), the lake was just about thawed and everyone had a little bit of spring fever.

And cue THE SURPRISE.

Winter isn’t over after all. March came in like a lion with Winter Storm Riley, featuring heavy rain on March 1st that transitioned into snow. Over the course of 24 hours, Woodloch was covered in about 20 inches of wet heavy snow. Coupled with sustained winds of 30 miles per hour gusting up to 60 mph, it was a recipe for a power outage. Which (surprise) happened just as our first March weekend guests were set to arrive.

Trying to stay ahead of the storm, efforts were made Thursday to either encourage early arrivals while dozens of our guests had to cancel. Needless to say, we still had approximately 400 guests weather the storm with limited electricity and running water. They were here to have a good time and by-golly, we were going to give them one. Even if it had to be a little “unplugged.” With a little optimism (“the light”) great things are possible!

Thankfully, Woodloch has emergency generators that switch on in the event of power failures. Emergency lighting, water and even our North Lodge stage and Nightclub can operate in some capacity. While we were able to do our famous Winter Olympics, Cake Wars and even some Name That Tune and Movie Game, amenities like Bumper Cars, our Indoor Pools and game rooms were unavailable.

Our guests kept their smiles as they still enjoyed archery, skating, snow tubing (there was no shortage of powder, to be sure), indoor Forest Playground (courtesy of flood lights, maybe even adding to the “jungle ambiance”) and all sorts of trivia. Proving the fact that we don’t need technology or even electricity to have a good time- often, we just need each other.

The hardworking folks at Pennsylvania Power & Light (PPL) sprung into action and restored power to our resort at approximately 5:30 Saturday evening- roughly 36 hours without power. As the adage goes, “the show went on” as our Broadway style Theme Show took the stage as usual.

At the end of the day (and as we still continue to dig ourselves out of this) we are reminded of how fortunate we are. Between all of the relief workers braving the elements to restore energy, PENN DOT and emergency personnel keeping everyone safe and our own staff for making it to work (many even staying over), we consider ourselves very fortunate to have what we have. Without the teamwork (and our guests that had faith in us), the weekend could have been a mess instead of something that we’ll smile back on when strolling down memory lane.

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