Best All-Inclusive Family Resort in the Poconos, PA

Book Now

things to do in the poconos

Fun for Adults at Woodloch Resort: Things to Do in the Poconos

Woodloch’s Blog

Keep up-to-date with all things Woodloch on our blog featuring exclusive recipes, heartwarming stories, lifestyle content, contests and more.

Fun for Adults at Woodloch Resort: Things to Do in the Poconos

When you stay at a family resort, you may think there are only activities for the kids. But, at Woodloch Resort, we provide an equal amount of activities for adults. Spend the day at our spa, and let us pamper you with a massage and facial. Play a round of golf on our award-winning golf course. Relax at the end of the day with wine tasting or live entertainment. There are so many things to do in the Poconos for adults to enjoy at Woodloch Resort; you’ll never have to leave the property!

Spa

Relax and unwind at our destination spa, The Lodge at Woodloch. Our luxury spa includes saunas, whirlpools, fireplace lounges, and an indoor pool. We will provide you with amenities for the best spa experience. We supply plush robes, razors, spa sandals, and grooming products. We offer many treatments and services, including facials, massages, specialty bodywork, body treatments, float therapy, and nail services at our Lotus Salon. Please read our complete guide of programs and services here to choose the best spa day for you!

Golf

The Country Club at Woodloch Springs has been recognized as one of the best courses to play in the country. Eighteen holes, including the 14th hole, which challenges players with a 220-yard carry-over Hells Gate Gorge. You can also use the 16 acres to practice and improve your game. Check out different rates and tee times here.

Wine Tasting

Join our sommelier to sample a variety of wines. Learn about the distinct characteristics that make every wine different. You can also join us for our Paint & Sip if you are interested in making art while you sip your wine.

Night Activities

When the sun goes down, you’ll have a variety of night activities to choose from. Check out a show from our featured magician for card tricks and illusions. You can hear live music in multiple indoor and outdoor venues. Woodloch also features comedians to see in an intimate and family-friendly setting.

Relax & Unwind at Woodloch

Woodloch Resort offers plenty of things to do in the Poconos. With so much to do, boredom is next to impossible. Relax at our spa or dance along to live music. We invite you to unwind at our all-inclusive resort. If you have any questions about our activities or want to book a room, please call us at 570-685-8109.

The Most Exciting Poconos Activities at Woodloch

Woodloch’s Blog

Keep up-to-date with all things Woodloch on our blog featuring exclusive recipes, heartwarming stories, lifestyle content, contests and more.

The Most Exciting Poconos Activities at Woodloch

Photo of lake at Woodloch: a great place for Poconos activities

Collectively, the Pocono Mountains are one of the most scenic areas of the country. Whether you are looking to hike, fish, golf, or canoe, the Poconos have it all. But that’s not where the excitement ends. At Woodloch Resort, you can participate in endless Poconos activities without ever leaving the resort. Spend your days racing go-karts, solving escape rooms, paintballing, and participating in scavenger hunts. There are so many exciting activities at Woodloch Resort that you’ll have trouble finding time to do them all. Your ideal Poconos vacation awaits you at Woodloch Resort. 

Go-Karts

Start your vacation with an exciting Poconos activity. Race on our two go-kart tracks that wind along the scenic Pennsylvania landscape. Enjoy the scenery as you speed past your competitors!

Climbing Wall

The climbing wall reaches 30 feet into a canopy of trees. Try it for yourself for a great workout and even greater views when you reach the top.

Escape Room

Escape Rooms have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years. That’s why we set up our very own escape room based on the board game Clue. You will have 60 minutes to solve the mystery. Do you have what it takes to Get a Clue?

Paintball

Sign up for paintball along with the beautiful backdrop of the Poconos. Play games such as Capture the Flag and Elimination.

Amazing Race

The Amazing Race is the ultimate test of endurance, knowledge, and skill. Take in the 135 acres of Poconos landscape as you go through the action-packed game. Find out if you have what it takes to win the Amazing Race.

Scavenger Hunt

Another way to explore the beautiful acreage at Woodloch is by participating in the scavenger hunt. Gather your team and embark on a gauntlet of challenges. Find items, track down bonuses, and solve the puzzle to win gold.

Exciting Activities at Woodloch Resort

There is no shortage of things to do at Woodloch Resort. These are just a few of the 30+ activities you can choose. Get a CLUE in our Escape Room or go for gold in our Scavenger Hunt. Find the complete list of activities, events, and amenities here. If you want to book a room or have any questions about our exciting activities, please contact us at 570-685-8109.

Road Trips from NYC – 3 Family Road Trips to Woodloch Resort

Woodloch’s Blog

Keep up-to-date with all things Woodloch on our blog featuring exclusive recipes, heartwarming stories, lifestyle content, contests and more.

3 Family Road Trips to Woodloch

Woodloch Resort has become one of the most popular road trips in Pennsylvania for families from across the East Coast primarily because of our all-inclusive vacation packages, which include homegrown activities, daily meals, overnight accommodations, and live entertainment. Because we’re within a two-hour drive from Manhattan and Newark, we’ve also evolved into one of best family-friendly road trips from NYC.

For many families, the drive to and from a destination is an essential aspect of a family vacation! The pit stops, the kitschy landmarks, and the fast food are bonding experiences for families who rarely have the opportunity to get away together. And luckily for you, Woodloch Resort is a manageable drive from some of the Northeast’s largest cities: New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. We’ve compiled a short list of worthwhile road trip pit stops to ensure that your summertime escape to the Pocono Mountains is nothing short of flawless!

New York City

First and foremost, we’re within two hours from much of the New York metropolitan area, which amasses over 20 million residents. Millions of families (regardless of age) plan much-needed, well-deserved vacations every year, but there are only so many all-inclusive options out there, which is where Woodloch Resort comes into the picture. Road trips from NYC are time-saving, scenic, and easy to replicate. Here’s a short list of potential breaks from the highway:

Philadelphia

Woodloch Resort is approximately 140 miles from Philadelphia, which typically amounts to a three-hour drive (depending on when you leave town). While road trips from NYC are quicker, the journey through Allentown and the Delaware Water Gap into the Pocono Mountains makes for a stunning drive. If you’re looking for memorable East Coast road trips during autumn’s peak, the trek from Philadelphia to Woodloch is tough to beat! Here are five things to do along the way:

Baltimore

Last but certainly not least, Baltimore is a four-hour drive from Woodloch Resort. The drive consists mostly of interstate miles as you’ll cruise through Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton. This journey may be longer than from NYC and Philadelphia, but there’s a wide variety of family-friendly stops along the way, including a slight detour to Hershey!

Family-Focused East Coast Road Trips

Woodloch, one of the top-reviewed Pocono Mountains resorts, has been welcoming families to its beautiful, secluded slice of natural wilderness for over 60 years. Road trips from NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and beyond have never been more accessible! We offer guests (young, old and in-between) the best things to do in the Poconos, including: water skiing, golf, rock climbing, and hiking – all in one place! We fully understand that road trips from NYC take a lot of planning, which is why our meticulously-detailed daily activity sheet outlines everything. To book a well-deserved summertime Poconos getaway, please give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562.

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: , , , , ,

Pennsylvania Resorts – Top Springtime Activities in the Pocono Mountains

Woodloch’s Blog

Keep up-to-date with all things Woodloch on our blog featuring exclusive recipes, heartwarming stories, lifestyle content, contests and more.

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.

pennsylvania resorts
  • 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)!

Premier Pennsylvania Resorts

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!

    Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: , , , , , ,

    Family Resorts in PA | Trick or Treat in the Poconos | Woodloch Resort

    Woodloch’s Blog

    Keep up-to-date with all things Woodloch on our blog featuring exclusive recipes, heartwarming stories, lifestyle content, contests and more.

    Trick or Treat in the Poconos

    Reward your kids with something they’ve always wanted: an action-packed, multi-day Halloween party! Woodloch Resort is gearing up for yet another “Spooktacular” October here in the colorful Pocono Mountains. Guests from the greater New York City area arrive every October for the crisp air, bright leaves, and spooky delights. 

    Plan a two, three, or four-day Halloween vacation at the premier all-inclusive resort in North America. All other family resorts in PA strive to match the high standard that we set all the way back in 1958. Join us for a full weekend of haunted hayrides, scarecrow building, pumpkin painting, costume parties, Halloween parades, and trick or treating!

    Haunted Hayrides

    Much like all of our homegrown activities, the Woodloch Haunted Hayride rises to new heights every October. Every fall, we have scarier monsters, intensified pyrotechnics, and top-of-the-line props. Here’s your friendly reminder: the Haunted Hayride is not for the faint of heart! We produce dozens of terrifying nightmares based on popular horror films, television series, and our wild imaginations. We take Halloween very seriously – it takes weeks to transform our tranquil trail into a haunted forest thrill ride. Do you have the courage to hop aboard our homegrown Haunted Hayride?

    Spooktacular Midweeks and Halloween Weekends

    Woodloch Resort‘s Halloween celebration began as a two-day event and has quickly blossomed into a 21-day extravaganza. Choose between a three or four-day Spooktacular Midweek stay or a Friday and Saturday Halloween Weekend. Each day is jam-packed with costume parties, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, parades, scavenger hunts, crafts, and, of course, trick or treating. Every event will be SCARY fun and appropriate for all ages. Don’t miss out on our “Halloween Wars” baking contest and the annual “Boo-Lympics.” No other family resorts in PA offer these crowd-pleasing activities and events.

    Terrifyingly Fun Autumn Activities

    When your children aren’t baking a ghoulish cupcake, painting Jack Skellington’s face on a ripe pumpkin, or collecting yummy bite-size candy, they will surely enjoy one of our many homegrown fall activities. Guests of all ages love animal; that’s why we have a petting zoo with adorable baby cows, rabbits, lambs, and sheep. Your little princess also deserves a pony ride! Autumn is the perfect season for a complimentary mystifying magic show or a thrilling puzzle in our haunted Escape Room.

    Family Resorts in PA

    The entire staff here at Woodloch Resort is counting down the days until October. Not only is our Poconos wilderness setting a stunning blend of crimson, amber, and marigold, but our Halloween-themed events are beloved by children and adults alike. Give your entire family the Halloween jamboree they deserve by booking a Spooktacular getaway to beautiful Woodloch Resort!

    Filed Under: fall Tagged With: , , , , ,

    Pocono Mountains Resorts | A Stunning Autumn Adventure to the Poconos

    Woodloch’s Blog

    Keep up-to-date with all things Woodloch on our blog featuring exclusive recipes, heartwarming stories, lifestyle content, contests and more.

    A Stunning Autumn Adventure to the Poconos

    Summer break is nearly in the rearview mirror as classes begin in a handful of weeks (groan!). Luckily you can give the kids something to look forward to this autumn by planning a family adventure to Woodloch Resort. Our all-inclusive Pocono Mountains resorts bring families together with endless activities, breathtaking scenery, and world-class amenities thanks to our dedicated staff. 

    Witness a stunning mixture of kelly green, amber orange, straw yellow, and brick red by exploring our 1,000-plus acres of Pennsylvania wilderness or by embarking on a scenic drive through the glorious Pocono countryside. Take a breather from your hectic city life and give the kids a short break from their schoolwork with an autumn escape to Woodloch’s premier Pocono Mountains resorts.

    Best Scenic Drives in the Poconos

    It’s rather easy to find a beautiful autumn road because the entire Pocono region offers stunning drives through mountains and valleys. Journey through the Pennsylvania mountain wilderness with a trip on these three nearby routes, all of which are minutes from our family-friendly Pocono Mountains resorts. Grab a delicious, freshly roasted coffee and a fresh homemade muffin from Gigi’s Coffee House then pack the kids in the car for an unforgettably colorful trip.

    Route 507

    Pick up Route 507 in Wilsonville, two miles south of Hawley. Route 507 twists and turns on the southern side of beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, the third largest lake in Pennsylvania. This route is a tranquil lake drive with stunning vistas of the sapphire blue lake and the colorful hillside.

    Route 402

    If you’re planning on visiting the Delaware Water Gap, home to one of the best autumn overlooks on the East Coast, head south on Route 402. This sequestered route cuts through the Poconos countryside with only two towns on a 40-mile stretch of mountain road. Route 402 also runs through the heart of the Delaware State Forest, a lush wooded wonderland. Bushkill Falls, one of the most beautiful chains of waterfalls in the country, is a short detour from the Delaware Water Gap.

    U.S. Route 6

    If you’re visiting Woodloch Resort from the New York City area, we recommend embarking on a small detour by picking up U.S. Route 6 in Milford. Take U.S. 6 all the way to White Mills before backtracking to our Lake Teedyuskung haven. This highway, which stretches all the way to California, is considered one of the Top Scenic Routes in America. The town of Milford is a scenic hill city with engrossing history, eclectic shopping, and beautiful Poconos vistas.

    Pocono Mountains Resorts

    There’s never a dull moment at Woodloch Resort thanks to the staff’s tireless efforts and our jam-packed daily itineraries. The whole family will love the onsite hayrides pulled by two of our beautiful, white horses. Stroll down our mile-long paved nature trail or play a round of golf in the breathtaking Poconos countryside at Woodloch Springs. Woodloch’s Pocono Mountains resorts are conveniently located within driving distance of New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Boston. Book an unforgettable autumn adventure that the whole family can appreciate in the scenic Pocono Mountains!

    Filed Under: fall Tagged With: , , , , ,