Split Rock Resort
Located in Lake Harmony, Split Rock Resort opened in 1941 with 1,200 acres of land originating from part of 45,000 of land held by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company. A red, sizable sandstone--likely a 70,000-year-old remnant from the ice sheet known as Wisconsin Glaciations--inspired the name of the resort. According to the Split Rock Resort and Golf Club website, the "quiet and pristine "four season" resort is surrounded by thousands of acres of mountain scenery including forests, lakes and streams that can be explored on skis, bikes, boats or on foot." For golfers intent on vacationing with their families in the Poconos, Split Rock offers quite the variety of activities, including a 27-hole golf course, miniature golf, waterpark, 11 tennis courts, two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, bowling alley, whirlpools, steam rooms, paddle boats, arcade, fitness and massage center. The resort borders a portion of the 125-acre Lake Harmony adding even more activities such as fishing.
Split Rock Resort
One Lake Drive
Lake Harmony PA 18624
(800) 255-7625
Great Wolf Lodge
Just a short distance from the Mt. Airy Lodge and Casino golf course, the Great Wolf Lodge features an indoor water park with 11 water slides. Costly, the resort is ideal for younger children though teens, who can enjoy the water park, the arcade and their specially designed teen lounge complete with playstation and Wii. The 24-hour fitness center includes treadmills, elliptical trainers, bikes, five weight machines, two stretching mats and two televisions. The resort has two whirlpools for the over 21 crowd. For the family, the hotel is the only attraction they need to visit. The golfer, however, will need to seek his entertainment elsewhere. About five golf courses, including the above mentioned Mt. Airy Lodge and Casino golf course, are located within five miles of the resort
Great Wolf Lodge
1 Great Wolf Drive
Scotrun, PA 18355
(866) 259-6625
Woodloch Resort
Featured in the "Parents" magazine November 2009 issue as one of the top 10 best winter resorts, Woodloch Resort offers an 18-hole, 72 par golf course as well as 40 other activities, such as go carts, hayrides, hiking, fishing, ice skating, mini-golf, racquetball, rifle range, rowboats, snowshoeing, and two swimming pools. The Woodloch Resort website cites "a measure of our breathtaking natural setting, the warmth and dedication of our staff, and a tradition of exceeding expectations, all mixed with loads of fun" as the reason for the resort's abundance of repeat guests. Located in Hawley, the resort encompasses 1,000 acres and has room for 900 guests. Room types vary from traditional two bed hotel rooms to guest houses. The hotel is geared towards family and nature seeker. Two other golf courses are located with five miles of the resort.
Woodloch Pines Resort
RR 1 Box 280
Hawley, PA 18428
(570) 685-8000
About The Author
Amy Gouger is a freelance writer and former technical agent. She has been a ghostwriter for various publications and contributed to a number of online outlets. Gouger holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from East Stroudsburg University.
