The Inn At Jim Thorpe

The Best Winter Weekend Getaways From NYC

"This stretch of lakes and historic towns may be most famous for its plethora of summertime activities, but its location also lends itself to family-friendly skiing and other wintertime pursuits. There are over 185 trails for skiing, sledding, and tubing in the area, at spots like Camelback Mountain (home to America’s largest snow-tubing park); or Blue Mountain Resort, which has Pennsylvania’s highest vertical drop of 1,082 feet, and 40 trails of varying difficulty to please both skiers and snowboarders. But if you prefer less rigorous outdoor activities, The Poconos has you covered: Book a horse-drawn sleigh ride through Happy Trails Stables or an exhilarating dog sled tour with Arctic Paws. Or skip all the activities and simply stroll through the lovely Victorian homes converted to shops and galleries in the quaint town of Jim Thorpe. This famed resort region is about two-and-a-half hours from New York City, reached via I-80W. You can make a pitstop at the Delaware Water Gap, right on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania—it has over 100 miles of scenic roadways. Where to stay: The Lodge at Woodloch is especially cozy this time of year; winter spa treatments like the seasonal body polish with coffee soothes dry skin in need of hydration. But if you want to lean fully into the season, make sure to sample the resort’s Snow Room for a chilly blast that’s not for the faint-hearted. A more family-friendly option is Skytop Lodge, a member of the Historic Hotels of America nestled in 5,500 acres of forest. Winter activities include ice fishing, tubing, and snowshoeing. Book a stay at Skytop Lodge" - Juliet Izon, Mark Ellwood