Hotel at a Glance: The Inn at Pocono Manor

Since 1902, The Inn at Pocono Manor has occupied a 3,000-acre plot of land in the Pocono Mountains. Many of the rooms look out on the surrounding peaks, which guests can explore no matter the season. In the winter, the area is especially popular with skiers and snowboarders, who flock to nearby Camelback Mountain (open until April 12).

• In-room amenities: Guest rooms come with mahogany furniture, cable TV, and complimentary WiFi
• Historic roots: The inn—often referred to as the “Grand Lady of the Mountains” by locals—is on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Wintertime activities: ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding
• Summer activities: Hiking along the Appalachian Trail or fishing at one of the nearby lakes.
• Road trip: The inn is located within two hours of New York City and Philadelphia.
• Dining credits: With this getaway, you’ll get one $25 dining credit per day, valid at any onsite dining facility, including the Lamplighter Lounge.
• Take a dip in the indoor pool, or spend some leisure time playing table tennis.

Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains: Skiing among Quaint, Historical Towns

The Poconos region of northeastern Pennsylvania accounts for some 2,400 square miles of mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forests. The area has been a popular vacation destination ever since Pennsylvania Quakers opened a hotel here on the Delaware River in 1829. Today, the Poconos draw nearly 24 million annual visitors, thanks to year-round recreational opportunities and spectacular natural scenery.

In winter, locals often make weekend trips from Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and DC for one reason: skiing. One ski spot that’s particularly popular is Camelback Mountain Resort, which sits atop one of the region’s tallest mountains at 2,133 feet and boasts 160 acres of skiable terrain (skiing this year lasts until April 12). For an extended run, head to the Nile Mile, which drops 800 feet vertically over the course of a mile-long descent. The resort is also amply lit for night skiing, and is the only place in the Poconos with a halfpipe.  

There are diversions outside of the slopes, too. A handful of quaint, little towns full of antique shops and galleries nestle in the mountains. You’ll find boutique wine galleries and historical mansions tucked away on country roads, including the late 19th-century Asa Packer Mansion, which is open for tours, in the borough of Jim Thorpe.

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