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A Guide to Exploring Downtown Hawley, Pennsylvania

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A Guide to Exploring Downtown Hawley, Pennsylvania

A little girl at the candy store in downtown Hawley, Pennsylvania.

Sometimes, unforgettable vacation destinations are closer than you think. If you’re someone who calls New York City or Philadelphia, the charming town of Hawley, Pennsylvania, is only a couple hours away. If you’re planning a trip to this picturesque town, there’s no better place to stay than Woodloch. On your next stay at our Poconos resort, spend time wandering downtown Hawley and seeing what fun you can find.

What to Do and See in Downtown Hawley

If you visited downtown before 2014, things look a little bit different. The area got a makeover courtesy of Benjamin Moore’s Main Street Matters Project, which helped repaint more than 20 local businesses.

Things to Do & See

There’s certainly no shortage of places to visit downtown that appeal to a wide range of interests. With its community-centric atmosphere, The Hawley Hub is home to numerous social gatherings and educational classes. It’s also home to a delicious coffee shop!

Depart on unforgettable adventures from the Hawley Train Station on an outing with Pennsylvania Rail Bike. Routes span 10 to 20 miles along the Lackawaxen River. Enjoy unbeatable views as you ride along the tracks named after Irad Hawley.

Give yourself plenty of time to wander in and out of local shops. This includes seeing what you can find in WeJo Arts, like hand-painted furniture, home decor, jewelry, and more. No trip to downtown is complete without stocking up on sweet treats at Penny Lane Candies & Candles.

Discover Local Events

Downtown is home to several popular area events. Celebrate the holiday season with Hawley Winterfest or the Winterfest Beer Tour. There’s also Last Saturdays, which is known for its street-fair atmosphere. Check the town’s calendar of events to see what’s happening during your visit. 

Restaurants to Try

Before heading back to the resort, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the restaurants in Hawley. Browse the menu at The Crazy Country Club or dine at Joe & Lorenzo’s Restaurant, which has been around since 1981. We also recommend visiting Hopping Eagle Brewing Company, found just outside of downtown on Silk Mill Drive, for a cold beer.

Make Woodloch Your Poconos Home Away from Home

Found roughly 15 minutes outside downtown Hawley, Pennsylvania, Woodloch is close to all the activities and attractions that make this region so memorable. Our incredible all-inclusive experiences, which include cozy accommodations and dining plans, take the guesswork and heavy lifting off your shoulders. As you start planning your visit, be sure to take a look at our special offers and packages for ways to save. For more information, call 570-685-8000.

Woodloch Meetings: Corporate Retreat Venues in Pennsylvania

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Woodloch Meetings: Corporate Retreat Venues in Pennsylvania

A group enjoying team building activities at one of the top Pennsylvania corporate retreat venues.

Woodloch is known as one of the best destinations for a family vacation in the Poconos for good reason. However, our resort is ideal for a wide range of getaways, including corporate retreats. Found only about 90 miles from New York City, we are the perfect spot for companies of all sizes looking to spend time away from the office creating strong bonds. Our team has put together three reasons why you should choose one of our Pennsylvania venues for your next corporate retreat.

1. Three Incredible Properties

Within Woodloch Resort and Woodloch Meetings, there are three unique properties within a two-mile radius. This means we have a wide range of options for where to host your retreat. Each property has several meeting room options, so we can accommodate groups of all sizes. All our facilities are located within picturesque settings and are equipped with everything you could ever want and need from a corporate retreat.

2. Exceptional Team-Building Programs

There are several reasons to host a corporate retreat. Not only can these outings boost morale and prevent burnout, but they can also help you find new ways to work together. We offer a wide range of on-site activities, including golf courses, scavenger hunts, and more, that’ll have your team talking about the event for years to come.

More importantly, we have an array of team-building activities. Our packages include things to do that appeal to a wide range of interests, like archery, baking wars, boardroom boat rides, and more. All options are designed to create stronger group bonds while helping you brainstorm and think outside the box.

3. Experienced and Professional Team

Just like you have a group of talented individuals focused on helping your business grow and succeed, we have an incredible team to help your retreat be a success. One of our dedicated site coordinators will work with you to organize your retreat’s details, including meal plans, meeting spaces, and accommodations. The Woodloch Corporate team is here to take the stress of planning off your shoulders so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Contact Us Today to Plan Your Retreat

See for yourself why Woodloch is one of the best corporate retreat venues in the Poconos. Start planning your visit by filling out an online Request for Proposal or calling 800-453-8263.

Weekend Getaways in PA: Top 5 Accommodations at Woodloch Resort

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Weekend Getaways in PA: Top 5 Accommodations at Woodloch

Summer holidays, rising temperatures, and family trips to the lake are finally on the horizon! And with summer officially here to stay, it’s time to start planning your upcoming weekend getaways in PA. There’s no better way to spend an extended weekend on the East Coast than a road trip to Woodloch Resort, America’s premier, all-inclusive family resort. Spend your days splashing in Lake Teedyuskung, competing for gold in the Summer Olympics, and enjoying live entertainment from talented New York City performers.

Top 5 Luxury Accommodations at Woodloch Resort

As one of the only all-inclusive, family-focused weekend getaways in PA within two hours of Manhattan, Woodloch Resort gleefully welcomes thousands of families into the beautiful Pocono Mountains each summer. And one of the most underrated aspects of a well-deserved, long-overdue family vacation to Woodloch is our luxurious, comfortable accommodations. We’ve compiled five of our most popular lodging options, which are a diverse mixture of what we offer here at one of the only all-inclusive resorts in PA.

  • Cedar – The Cedar villas, which feature two bedrooms and two baths, are among our most popular accommodations for medium-sized families. They’re the perfect upscale alternative to our deluxe guest rooms. With fully-equipped kitchens, stone fireplaces, and private decks, these villas can accommodate up to six people and are a hit during every season.
  • weekend getaways in paLake Estates – The Lake Estates, which are a group of large, spacious vacation rentals at nearby Woodloch Pines, are popular options for groups, teams, clubs, and family reunions. Each tri-level home has four-to-six bedrooms and at least four bathrooms as well as a deck, fireplace, chef’s kitchen, sweeping Lake Teedyuskung views, cathedral ceilings, and modern decor.
  • Sequoia – One of the details that help the Sequoia homes stand out among the rest of our luxury accommodations are the massive, arched windows located in the great room. These modern, four-bedroom homes sleep up to ten guests, which is ideal for two visiting families. The forest-view decks peer out onto our award-winning golf course!
  • Mountain Laurel – Mountain Laurel’s two-bedroom Edgewater suites face Lake Teedyuskung, and they’re just steps from almost all of our on-site amenities, such as the outdoor pool, dining rooms, and lake activities. Each Edgewater suite has a private balcony, four queen beds, two baths, and a full kitchen.
  • Tallwoods – The Tallwoods townhomes can be booked with the American Plan only, which is one of our most popular all-inclusive packages. Located in an inviting courtyard on our main property, these townhomes are situated conveniently along the shuttle route. You’ll instantly be blown away by the designer furniture, modern kitchen, and dazzling light fixtures.

Family-Focused Weekend Getaways in PA

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One of the many reasons that Woodloch Resort is considered one of the top-reviewed weekend getaways in PA is our wide array of accommodations, ranging from motel-style guest rooms to six-bedroom luxury homes. Our all-inclusive plans include unlimited fun and games, two-to-three meals daily, live entertainment, and, of course, overnight accommodations. There’s nothing quite like spending an extended weekend in the Pocono Mountains swimming, go-karting, rock climbing, and laughing the night away with your loving family. To learn more about Woodloch’s many perks, please visit us online. Otherwise, give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562 to speak with one of our friendly representatives.

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Lake Resorts in PA – Top 5 Summer Beach Activities at Lake Teedyuskung

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Top 5 Summer Beach Activities at Lake Teedyuskung

The unofficial start of summer is rapidly approaching with Memorial Day weekend just around the corner. Every summer, families from across the East Coast flock to Woodloch Resort to spend several days swimming, splashing, and paddling in the sapphire blue water of Lake Teedyuskung. While your family will have the rare opportunity to participate in dozens of exciting homegrown activities here at one of the top-rated lake resorts in PA, you’ll likely want to spend as much time as possible in the soothing water of a private lake. And don’t forget to take a short break from Lake Teedyuskung to try out any or all of these five beach activities!

5 Summer Beach Activities at Woodloch Resort

If you take a glance at our daily activity sheet, you’ll quickly notice that you and your family can participate in a vast array of activities ranging from bumper boats to archery. But there’s nothing quite like water skiing, swimming, and sunbathing under the warm summer sun, which is why we compiled five free and easy beach activities to try this summer here at Woodloch, one of the best lake resorts in PA.

  • Sand volleyball – Challenge another family or let the kids make new friends with a rousing match of sand volleyball along the edge of our private Lake Teedyuskung beach. Perhaps you have the next Kerri Walsh or Misty May in the family!
  • Built a sandcastle – Build a sandcastle with the entire family, and let everyone’s imagination run wild! If you’re planning on creating something special, remember to bring along a starter sand-sculpting kit. Use moist sand found below the tide line, add water periodically, and start at the bottom to ensure that your castle doesn’t fall.
  • Read a book – While the kids build a sandcastle, fly kites, and splash in the lake, dust off that summer beach read you’ve been dying to finish. For a list of the hottest beach reads, visit The Oprah Magazine’s website.
  • Sunbathing – Woodloch Resort wouldn’t be one of premier lake resorts in PA if we didn’t provide parents with a fleet of ultra-comfortable chaise lounges along the edge of our exclusive beach. Whether you’re hoping to work on your tan or just aching to soak up the summer sun, there’s no better place than our kid-friendly, lakefront beach area.
  • Fly a kite – The art of kite-flying is somewhat of a science as you’ll need ideal wind conditions to successfully fly a colorful kite. Most kites fly in light-to-medium winds, ranging from six to 15 miles per hour. The beach’s location along the northeast edge of Lake Teedyuskung is a quality spot for an afternoon of kite-flying!

Family-Friendly Lake Resorts in PA

Treat the whole family to the extended weekend getaway that they deserve this summer right here at Woodloch Resort. We’re not only one of the top-rated Pocono Mountains resorts, but our award-winning, family-friendly destination is within two hours of lively New York City! Your family can bond through a wide variety of homegrown activities, such as summer Olympics, Bakery Wars, and the Amazing Race. To learn more about a potential mid-summer Poconos getaway, please visit us online at Woodloch.com, or give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562.

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Rainy Day Activities at Woodloch Resort – America's #1 Family Resort

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10 Rainy Day Activities at Woodloch

Whether you’re visiting Woodloch Resort in the spring, summer, or fall, there’s always the potential for a rainy day. Other family resorts in PA may fear a thunderstorm rolling through town but not us! Our 1,200-acre resort has been thriving for over 60 years, so we’ve seen our fair share of rainy days. It didn’t take long to realize that we needed to create dozens of homegrown rainy day activities for families of all ages. Today, we offer everything from indoor bumper cars to art classes.

The Top 10 Rainy Day Activities at Woodloch Resort

On an average day, Woodloch Resort has over 30 homegrown activities available to all guests – and that doesn’t change on a rainy day! Our talented activity planners have become self-trained meteorologists over the years. If rain is in the forecast, they’ll effortlessly rearrange a day filled with rainy day activities such as cooking classes, arcade games, and bingo. So, without further ado, here are ten of our favorite rainy day activities in the Pocono Mountains.

  1. Indoor Splash Zone – While the Indoor Splash Zone is geared toward the kiddos, this unique water-filled play area is the perfect mid-day activity for those looking to have fun splashing around in gallons of gushing water.
  2. Bakery Wars – Teams of 10-12 self-proclaimed culinary geniuses will utilize each other’s strengths to create innovative, colorful, and delicious cakes!
  3. Bumper cars – Our seven-vehicle bumper car facility is home to one of our most popular rainy day activities. You’ll likely hear laughter, shrieks, and cool jams echoing through the hallways upon arrival.
  4. Ice skating – There’s never an off-season for ice skating at Woodloch Resort as our synthetic, four-season ice rink allows future hockey stars to “lace ‘em up,” even on a rainy day.
  5. Woodloch Feud – Woodloch Feud is equally amusing and challenging, as your team of ten must duel another family or group for a chance at “fast money.”
  6. Swimming – We have several indoor swimming areas scattered throughout our two Pocono Mountains resorts, including the Woodloch Springs Sports Complex and several kiddie splash pools.
  7. Escape rooms – We’re continuously enhancing the experience here in Hawley, PA, and we recently created multiple on-site escape rooms for those who are 13-years-old and up. Escape the Force, a Star Wars-themed room, is the latest crowd-pleaser here at Woodloch Resort.
  8. Kid’s Club Room – Join our dedicated Social Staff and check out this room stocked with all kinds of great activities, including Legos, magnet walls, puppets, puzzles and crafts. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win medals during our special events!
  9. Art classes – We gladly collaborate with the area’s best art teachers to provide a wide variety of classes, including painting, drawing, and sculpting. Take home the finished product and hang it on the fridge!
  10. Shooting Barn – Woodloch’s safe and exciting Shooting Barn is the perfect place to wait out the rain. A trained staff member will be there every step of the way for your kids.

Nationally-Ranked Family Resorts in PA

We hope that this list of rainy day activities gives you a sense of what’s available on an average afternoon here at Woodloch Resort. When the weather is cooperating, you and your kids can soak up the sun in a wide variety of ways, including water skiing, summer Olympics, go-karting, and rock climbing. To book a well-deserved family getaway from New York City, please visit our extensive website, or give us a call at 1-800-966-3562.

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Family Reunion – Plan a Family Reunion at Woodloch – Woodloch Resort

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Plan a Family Reunion at Woodloch

With summer just around the corner here in the awe-inspiring Pocono Mountains, it’s time to start planning a long overdue family reunion at Woodloch Resort, home to the most exciting weekend getaways in PA. Families from across North America choose Woodloch because of our all-inclusive packages, which include countless homegrown activities, delicious cuisine, nightly live entertainment, and immaculate accommodations. Let our friendly, professional staff plan nearly every detail of your family reunion. From personalized activities and group photos to customized hats and t-shirts, your family reunion is bound to go down as the best there’s ever been!

On-Site Activities

No two days are the same here at Woodloch Resort, thanks in large part to the fact that we provide families with dozens of on-site, homegrown activities. If you take a peek at our detailed activity sheet, you’ll quickly realize that there aren’t enough hours in the day to try everything. Spend your days go-carting, swimming, hiking, water skiing, and winning gold at the Summer Olympics before enjoying live entertainment from the East Coast’s most talented musicians, magicians, and comedians. Here’s a short list of our most popular activities that are ideal for any family reunion:

Woodloch Perks

Planning and executing a large family reunion is no simple task. Many reunions take years to plan, which is why the professional staff here at Woodloch Resort created all-inclusive American Plans years ago. You won’t have to stress about figuring out sleeping arrangements, making several meals, setting up games, and arranging off-site activities this year! Our American Plan includes 2-3 daily meals, scheduled activities, housekeeping, resort amenities, nightly entertainment, and so much more! We also have designated hospitality areas where the entire family can gather before or after exploring everything that we offer. Personalized items, activities, and events are available for a separate fee.

An All-Inclusive or Non-Traditional Family Reunion

Most families choose the all-inclusive American Plan, but we also offer non-traditional plans for those who wish to spend a little extra time customizing a flexible family reunion at nearby Woodloch Springs. Woodloch Springs is widely known for its 18-hole, championship golf course and its luxurious vacation rentals, which sleep anywhere from 6-12. Book as many houses as your group needs, which rest in close proximity of one another. You’ll be a short, two-and-a-half-mile drive from countless activities at our main property, but these vacation rentals offer families a little extra quiet time, seclusion, and space.

All vacation rentals are fully-equipped with gourmet kitchens, stone fireplaces, private decks, ample yard space, and laundry facilities. Your well-deserved Poconos getaway to the top-rated family resorts in PA is bound to be the reunion that you’ve been dreaming of for years! Give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562, or visit us online to book a summertime family reunion.

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