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Magical Places to Visit in Pennsylvania During Winter

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Magical Places to Visit in Pennsylvania During Winter

Are you searching for magical places to visit in Pennsylvania in winter? Families of nature lovers can find the perfect winter getaway in the Pocono Mountains with Woodloch. Our family resort in the Poconos offers unlimited winter fun both on and off the resort. Today, we will highlight some of the most magical destinations just a short drive away from Woodloch!

Explore the Charming Town of Hawley

Make the fifteen-minute drive to Hawley, and explore the charming town of Hawley under a magical blanket of snow. Stroll along the downtown and browse through antique shops and Penny Lane Candies & Candles for sweet treats.

Join The Stourbridge Line for a fun winter train ride through the Poconos! There’s nothing more magical than taking in the natural beauty of the mountains during the winter.

Explore the Great Outdoors

Eagle Watch Bus Tour

Every winter, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy offers scenic drives through the region in search of eagles. Learn all about eagles and observe them in their natural habitat together for a one-of-a-kind winter adventure!

Promised Land State Park

Promised Land State Park is 30 minutes from Woodloch, offering 3,000 acres for winter exploration:

Head to the Bruce Lake Natural Area and Conservation Island for the best snowshoeing trails.
Take advantage of more than 23 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
Take your family ice skating at Promised Land Lake.

Ski Big Bear

Ski Big Bear is just 15 minutes from Woodloch, offering 18 ski trails, seven lifts, three magic carpet lifts, and 650 feet of vertical. Reserve our Ski & Stay package at Woodloch and receive a 15% discount on lift tickets!

The Perfect Winter Getaway at Woodloch

If you are a family looking for the best places to visit in Pennsylvania in winter, look no further than Woodloch. We offer endless winter recreation on and off the property to keep your family entertained throughout the season. Check out our availability and book your Poconos winter getaway at Woodloch today!

Woodloch Winter Family Activities Guide

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Woodloch Winter Family Activities Guide

When the weather cools down, Woodloch transforms with fun winter family activities that embrace the season. Winter fun is abundant at our family resort, like snow tubing on the lakefront. We make our own snow, so regardless of mother nature’s plans, we’ll be playing all winter long!

Woodloch Winter Activities

Escape those winter blues at Woodloch and embrace the snowy activities at our resort, such as:

Snow Tubing: The lakefront area is transformed every season into a fun snow tubing hill for families to slide down together.
Ice Skating: Check out our canopied synthetic ice rink inside so that you can skate no matter the weather!
Winter Disc Golf: Our disc golf course is just as fun during the winter, offering nine-hole weaving through natural forests and mountain landscapes.

Winter Competitions

Gather the family and join us for fun winter competitions that put your skills to the test!

Winter Olympics: Our Olympic competitions are fan favorites throughout the year. Compete in our winter edition with fun activities like a toboggan pull obstacle course!
Snow Tube Contest: We offer multiple snow-tube contests throughout the winter, including speed, distance, and timed races.
Amazing Race: Join us for our winter edition of the Amazing Race with puzzles, search lists, physical challenges, and action-packed games.
Bakery Wars: Get creative together in the Woodloch kitchen and dazzle our judges this winter!

Plan Your Winter Vacation with Woodloch Now

Browse our Resort’s Tentative Activity Schedules throughout the year to learn more about our complete list of winter family activities! In addition to our winter activities, your Woodloch experience includes accommodations, a daily meal plan, and nightly entertainment. We can’t wait to see you this winter at the number-one family resort in the country!

Plan Your Family Holiday Getaway at Woodloch

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Plan Your Family Holiday Getaway at Woodloch

The holiday season has arrived, and Woodloch celebrates every holiday in style. From the annual Festival of Lights to New Year’s Eve parties and special visits from Peter Cottontail, there is always a holiday to celebrate with us. Read on to learn more about the fun happenings you can expect during your family holiday getaway throughout the year.

A Woodloch Holiday Tradition: Festival of Lights

Woodloch’s Festival of Lights is one of our favorite holiday traditions. Starting after Thanksgiving and ending on January 7th, our on-site nature trail will be illuminated with festive lit-up displays. Join us for a majestic evening hayride past the lights this winter!

The Festival of Lights is $10 per person, and children under five are free. This price includes your wagon ride, holiday movies on the lawn, and fire pits to keep warm. We also have additional items available for purchase, such as light-up toys, snacks, specialty drinks, and s’more kits. Keep in mind that we only have Night of Lights tickets available for December 15th, so we encourage you to book your tickets now or plan ahead to see next year’s lights!

Poconos New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ring in the New Year at Woodloch with our renowned New Year’s Eve parties. We offer a Nightclub Party for adults and children ages seven and up, offering live music, an open bar, and a delicious buffet. If you visit with little ones, we offer a North Lodge Family Party for all ages, including games, contests, DJ music, and a buffet. We have limited availability for our New Year’s Eve package, so book your getaway now!

Presidents & Peter Cottontail Weekend

If you can’t make it for the upcoming holidays, we invite you to plan your family getaway around Presidents Day or our Peter Cottontail Weekend. These all-inclusive packages include your spacious accommodations, 2-3 family-style meals daily, 30 daily activities, and family-friendly nightly entertainment.

The Presidents Weekend package is available for February 17th-20th, while Peter Cottontail will make his visit from March 31st-April 2nd.

Family Holiday Getaways Throughout the Year

Your family holiday getaway awaits at Woodloch. As the number one family resort in the country, we know how to keep everyone entertained throughout the holidays. And with over 30 daily activities, year-round resort amenities, and entertainment, you will never run out of things to do during your visit. Book your Woodloch vacation today!

Snowmobiling in the Poconos near Woodloch

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Snowmobiling in the Poconos near Woodloch

Photo of a person snowmobiling in the Poconos

When winter arrives in the Poconos, the forested trails transform into a winter playground for snowmobilers. There are thousands of snowmobile trails throughout Pennsylvania’s forests available for exploration. You can access several of these trails a short drive away from Woodloch. This winter activity offers a unique and exciting way to get outside and explore the region’s natural beauty. Here are the top spots to go snowmobiling in the Poconos near our family resort.

Promised Land State Park

Approximately 30 minutes from Woodloch is the 3,000 acre Promised Land State Park. Over 23 miles of groomed trails are designated for snowmobiles during the winter months. Make sure to check the conditions of the trails here before you make the drive to the park. Since Promised Land State Park is within Delaware State Forest, you can easily access the nearby trails there.

Delaware State Forest

The Promised Land Tract connects Promised Land State Park and Delaware State Forest so you can easily continue your snowmobiling adventure. There are 115 miles of trails available for both long and short rides. There are several groomed trail systems, including:

Edgemere Trail: This trail is almost 60 miles predominantly in Pike County.
Dixon Miller Recreation Area: This 15-mile winter trail is a popular spot for snowmobiling in Pennsylvania. The terrain is hard-packed and smooth, making it ideal for winter exploration. Expect to ride past scenic views of the Pocono Mountains and snow-covered trees.
Snow Hill Trail: You can pick up this snowmobiling trail off Route 447 in Price Township. This route will take you through wooded trails and past frozen creeks and lakes.

A Snowmobiling Vacation in PA

After exploring the beautiful winter scenery of snowmobiling in the Poconos, return to Woodloch. End the day with a delicious meal in the dining room, then join us for nightly entertainment at the resort. Continue celebrating winter with our on-site activities like ice skating, or snow tubing. Learn all about what’s included at Woodloch, and start planning your winter vacation in the Poconos today!

Escape the Cold with Poconos Indoor Activities

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Escape the Cold with Poconos Indoor Activities

As much as we love our winter activities at Woodloch, we understand that those extra chilly days are best spent inside. Luckily, we have endless indoor activities that will keep you warm and entertained throughout the season. Whether you want to partake in exciting games or burn some calories in the exercise room, we have something for everyone at Woodloch. Escape the cold and try out some of our Poconos indoor activities this winter.

Poconos Indoor Activities at Woodloch

There is always year-round fun waiting for you at Woodloch! We have several resort amenities and indoor games that keep the fun away from the cold. Family-friendly activities await with these indoor activities:

Arts & Crafts Room: The arts and crafts room at Woodloch is open daily for kids to get creative during vacation.
Bumper Cars: Our indoor bumper car complex is one of our favorite family activities at the resort. Expect fantastic fun for the whole family here!
Forest Indoor Playground: The kids will love playing at our indoor playground. We have slides, hidden passageways, and rope bridges for the little ones to explore.
Exercise Room: Gained an extra few pounds from the holidays? Then spend some time in our exercise room or sign up for a fitness class.
Indoor Pool & Splash Zone: Make a splash during your family vacation at the indoor pools. We even have a splash zone for the kids equipped with an exciting waterslide.
Indoor Games: Every day at Woodloch is unique, with new and exciting games offered daily. Whether you want to challenge the family at our trivia contests or attempt to solve our escape rooms, you are sure to find something everyone will love.
Inside Entertainment: We offer nightly entertainment at Woodloch for the perfect way to end any day at the resort. Some of our featured guests in the past have included comedians, live music, and magicians.

Year-Round Activities at Woodloch

Rain or shine, snow or cold, there is always something to keep you entertained inside Woodloch. Our all-inclusive rate allows you to participate in all of our fantastic indoor activities at one convenient base price. Your accommodations and meal plans are also included in our all-inclusive package. Start planning your family getaway today and discover year-round fun at Woodloch!

5 Reasons to Visit Woodloch this Winter

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5 Reasons to Visit Woodloch this Winter

No matter if it’s the middle of summer or the dead of winter, you can always find endless fun at Woodloch. And as much as we love our warm-weather activities, winter ushers in all sorts of new adventures like snow tubing and our annual Winter Olympics. Get ready to play in the snow and join in on our most festive activities of the year because winter has arrived at Woodloch!

1. Winter Fun for Everyone

When winter freezes, the water of Lake Teedyuskung ice skating reopens at Woodloch. And if you want to skate away from the cold, we have a synthetic rink located on our main resort property. We also have snow tubing!

2. Special Events

Every season brings new and exciting events to Woodloch. Our Winter Olympics will put your family to the test with a series of events like the toboggan pull through an obstacle course. And if you want to test your creativity, try the Holiday Deco Wars and craft the best gingerbread house to win!

3. Winter Discounts

Every season brings special packages and new ways to save. Our Ski and Stay package offers discounted lift tickets through our partners at Ski Big Bear. We also have our Yeshiva Break package that includes a discounted rate for your stay at Woodloch, along with Glatt Kosher meals and daily Minyanim. And if you want to wait for your winter getaway, you can save 15% during select weekends in March.

4. All-Inclusive Rate

No matter when you vacation with us, you will pay our all-inclusive rate at Woodloch. The all-inclusive rate includes your accommodations, daily meals, access to over 30 daily activities, amenities across the campus, and nightly entertainment.

5. Nearby Winter Activities

You could easily spend your entire vacation at our resort, but if you want to explore the nearby area, here are a few ideas. You can go skiing at Ski Big Bear or try snow tubing with the family for an easy winter activity. And if you want to experience the beauty of winter, try snowshoeing at Promised Land State Park.

The Best Winter Vacation at Woodloch

Ready to visit Woodloch this winter? Learn more about the dining options and accommodations on our what’s included page. Then make your reservations here, and we’ll see you for a winter escape full of Poconos snow.