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Poconos Getaway – The Best Times to Visit Woodloch Resort

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Top-Rated Poconos Getaway: The Best Times to Visit Woodloch

There’s never an offseason for good, old-fashioned family fun in the Pocono Mountains, especially here at Woodloch Resort, which is conveniently located only two hours from Manhattan. Regardless of the season, Woodloch provides every family with a one-of-a-kind Poconos getaway. Splash in Lake Teedyuskung under the warm Pennsylvania sunshine, hike through our pristine wilderness during autumn’s peak, and ski down the slopes at Masthope Mountain – the choice is yours! While it was challenging to choose just four of our favorite times to visit Woodloch, these specific occasions certainly stood out.

Autumn Midweeks

A Poconos getaway during autumn’s peak should be on everyone’s bucket list, which is why we urge families to avoid weekends during the leaf-peeping season’s pinnacle. Not only will you get to enjoy some of the most colorful foliage on the planet, but the roads will be practically empty. Autumn Midweeks are also one of the best deals on the East Coast as we offer outrageous savings for children six and under as well as teenagers. You’ll be able to combine fun Halloween-themed games and seemingly endless homegrown activities while appreciating the glorious combination of tiger orange, marigold, Tuscan yellow, and emerald in our lush forestry.

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July & August

There’s no secret that July & August are the most popular months here at Woodloch Resort, as thousands of families from New York City flock to Hawley, PA, for a well-deserved, summertime, Poconos getaway. Many of our homegrown activities are centered around water during the summer months. Splash in one of our pristine pools, explore Lake Teedyuskung in a family-sized rowboat, and enroll in the Summer Olympics. One of the biggest perks of a midsummer Poconos getaway is that you can do just about anything!

Spooktacular Weekends

During select weekends in October, we transform our family resort into a Halloween-themed wonderland – we call them Spooktacular Weekends! Not only is the surrounding wilderness a colorful natural painting, but your family can hop aboard the world-famous Haunted Hayride, show off their costumes in the Halloween Parade, and even go trick or treating. Autumn is especially fantastic because you can still partake in home-grown outdoor activities but also enjoy the splendors of fall: leaf-peeping, s’mores, pumpkin-spiced lattes, and cozy sweater weather!

Ski & Stay

Earlier this winter, we detailed the incredible savings and value that comes with the Ski & Stay packages here at Woodloch Resort. There isn’t a better mid-week, wintertime, Poconos getaway available. With the Ski & Stay package, families can enjoy unlimited skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing at Ski Big Bear as well as two meals daily, countless on-site activities, and nightly live entertainment. Take a break from the slopes with ice skating, and the Winter Olympics. Woodloch is one of the best family resorts in North America because our team is dedicated to creating a warm, friendly, and exciting atmosphere which pairs perfectly with the Pocono Mountains’ beauty.

To plan a well-deserved Poconos getaway to Woodloch Resort, please give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562, or browse through our packages online. We cannot wait to see all of your smiling faces this year here at Woodloch!

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Pennsylvania Resorts – Top Springtime Activities in the Pocono Mountains

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Top Springtime Activities in the Pocono Mountains

As a large portion of the United States gets bombarded by snowstorms and subzero temperatures, it’s easy to start daydreaming about a springtime family escape to the Pocono Mountains. While we all love snow tubing, ice skating, and alpine skiing, there’s something genuinely special about that first spring vacation – the fresh smell of blooming flowers, the soothing sound of chirping native birds, and the heavenly feeling of paddling through a still lake. Woodloch Resort has been helping families bond through a wide variety of homegrown activities, games, and events since we opened our doors in 1958. We’re one of the only Pennsylvania resorts with a private, sizable lake — home to more springtime memories than we can count.

Top Things to Try in the Poconos This Spring

With dozens of outdoor activities to choose from here in Hawley, PA, you won’t have time to worry about work, and your children definitely won’t have the urge to check their smartphones. We’ve hand-selected four of our favorite springtime activities that aren’t available in the wintertime.

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  • Golfing – The Country Club at Woodloch Springs is our 18-hole, par-72 championship course, set deep in the Pocono Mountains wilderness. Groups, couples, and families with teenagers flock to our award-winning golf course every spring after daydreaming about putting for birdie ever since the first flake of snow landed in early winter. We provide private lessons, golf instructions, club fitting, and playing lessons for those looking to improve their game.
  • Kayaking – Arguably the best way to explore Lake Teedyuskung is by hopping aboard a complimentary kayak. Woodloch Resort has a fleet of kayaks in vibrant hues near the water’s edge. Kayaking is a one or two-person activity, depending on the vessel, but we encourage families to paddle through our serene lake in packs (as seen in the photo above). Many groups trek down to the southern edge of the lake where you’ll discover West Falls Creek.
  • The Climbing Wall – One of the most challenging outdoor activities at our family resort is the artificial, 30-foot-tall rock climbing wall. This skinny wall towers into the clear blue sky, standing nearly as high as the surrounding trees. The climbing wall builds strength, teaches perseverance, and is a ton of fun (especially if you reach the peak)!

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We wouldn’t have become one of the best family resorts in North America without creating a wide array of complimentary homegrown activities, such as trapshooting, go-carting, and the outdoor drum circle. Your well-deserved Poconos getaway can also include inclusive family-style dining, complimentary live entertainment, and deluxe lake-view accommodations. Please give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562, or visit us online at Woodloch.com to book a springtime adventure into the vast Pocono Mountains!

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    Best Family Resorts – Woodloch Is the #1 Family Resort in the U.S.

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    Top 8 Reasons We’re the #1 Family Resort in North America

    If you’ve ever taken a peek at our online “trophy case,” you’ll recall that we’ve been named the best family resort in North America. We didn’t earn our awards and accolades overnight. The secret to our success is a tried and true 60+ year-old recipe that our dedicated staff here at Woodloch Resort embodies day in and day out. So much skill, preparation, and energy go into becoming one of the best family resorts in the world. We keep growing, building, and enhancing the overall experience here at Woodloch in an effort to help families create everlasting memories.

    1. On-Site Homegrown Activities – Not only do we offer over 30 complimentary on-site activities, but we’ve developed our own events, adventures, and games. Some of our most unique activities include: forest bathing, bakery wars, archery tag, and our famous Olympics.
    2. Live Entertainment – Sometimes there’s nothing better than just sitting back and enjoying a fun-filled evening of live entertainment after a full day of excitement, exploration, and family-style dining. Our comedians, musicians, and performers help us remain one of the best family resorts in the world.
    3. Lake Teedyuskung – We wouldn’t be a four-season paradise without an on-site lake, perfect for boating, swimming, and sunbathing. Lake Teedyuskung is also utilized in the wintertime for ice skating.
    4. 1,200 Acres of Pocono Mountains – Incredibly, Woodloch Resort began as just a small 12-acre getaway purchased by Harry and Mary Kiesendahl in 1958. We now own a seemingly never-ending forest in the tranquil Pocono Mountains. You can explore the area by hiking, golfing, and now forest bathing.
    5. Proximity to New York City – New York City and its 8.6 million residents are approximately two hours from Woodloch Resort. This lively city has more inhabitants than 39 states. That’s a lot of families in need of a well-deserved vacation. Don’t be afraid to plan a spontaneous, three-day weekend getaway to the Pocono Mountains!
    6. Inclusive Meal Plans – In order to become one of the best family resorts in the world, you must provide several dining experiences for all budgets. Our inclusive meal plans, which include three meals daily served family-style, are the least expensive option. Despite being an option for affordable family vacations, the meal plans include decadent items such as prime rib, jumbo butterfly shrimp, and Chilean sea bass.
    7. Luxurious Accommodations – While our guests don’t choose Woodloch Resort for our overnight accommodations, we’re immensely proud of our fleet of guest rooms, suites, and homes. Whether you’re looking for a standard, motel-style guest room or a spacious, two-level private house, you’ll always feel at home here in the Pocono Mountains.
    8. The Country Club at Woodloch Springs – We could go on for days, but at the end of the day we couldn’t keep Woodloch Springs, our beautiful, championship golf course off the list. Woodloch Springs is one of the finest courses in America, according to Golf Magazine.

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    Winter is officially underway here in Hawley, PA, the perfect time of the year for affordable family vacations on the slopes, in the wilderness, or a relaxing, heated indoor pool. Start planning your next Poconos getaway today by visiting Woodloch.com, or give us a call at 1-800-966-3562 to book directly.

    Sunset on Lake Teedyuskung.
    Band performing on stage.
    Woman sitting in outdoor hot tub in winter.
    Golfer teeing off at Woodloch Springs.
    Go karts racing.

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    Vacations Made Easy at Woodloch Resort | Woodloch Resort, Hawley, PA

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    Vacations Made Easy at Woodloch Resort

    There are several reasons why parents unfortunately purposely avoid family vacations, especially during the wintertime. Many vacations include hours of planning, food preparation, hectic last-minute packing, and long days in the car. But the friendly staff here at Woodloch Resort have been perfecting “vacations made easy” since our family-owned resort first opened its doors 60 years ago. A family vacation to the Pocono Mountains is easier than you think thanks to our detailed schedules, on-site activities, all-inclusive meal plans, and our proximity to several large U.S. cities.

    Detailed Daily Schedules

    It takes a small village of talented, dedicated staff to run our family resort. To become one of the best family resorts in the world, we all have to work toward a common goal. Our common goal is to provide families with memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. But we also want families to understand that “vacations made easy” isn’t just an empty promise here at Woodloch Resort, which is why we provide guests with detailed, down-to-the-minute daily activity sheets. For a sample itinerary, please click here. Let us do all of the planning this winter. All you have to do is arrive with a smile and choose from our wide variety of family-friendly, on-site activities.

    On-Site Homegrown Activities

    We’ve meticulously compiled all of the best things to do in the Poconos (including swimming, rock climbing, water skiing, and snow tubing) which lets our guests hand-pick activities that are right for them or their children. Start your day with a hearty breakfast before embarking on a scavenger hunt, ice skating on Lake Teedyuskung. After lunch, play charades, watch a movie, and race go-karts. Indulge in a family-style dinner with family and new friends before capping off your perfect Poconos getaway with a magical live show. There are thousands of possible daily combinations, making every stay with us here at Woodloch Resort genuinely unique.

    Inclusive Meal Plans

    Instead of researching dozens, perhaps hundreds, of restaurants for your next family vacation, simply choose an inclusive meal plan at Woodloch Resort. Much like our homegrown activities, our seasonal menus have a diverse mix of American classics that often include: soup, salad, pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and gourmet entrees. We can also accommodate any dietary restriction – just visit our website and fill out a form.

    Vacations Made Easy in the Pocono Mountains

    Our proximity to New York City and Philadelphia, as well as several other large Northeast cities, means that we’re only a scenic 2-3 hour drive from a well-deserved family vacation. Vacations made easy is finally a reality here in the Pocono Mountains – give us a call at 1-800-966-3562 to learn more about our all-inclusive wintertime getaways!

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