30% off (Sale price $98.00, Reg. Price $140.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Mountaintop Lodge at Lake NaomiMornings at Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi dont just start with breathtaking views of towering pines—they also start with fresh breakfast. Guests are invited to the lodges dining room each day for a cooked-to-order meal. The menu changes seasonally but has been known to include mouthwatering options like brioche french toast with bananas-foster sauce and southwestern egg scrambles. Lake Naomi Club: Visitors get temporary membership, with access to an indoor pool and clubhouse restaurant a quarter mile from the lodge. Hit the slopes at one of three Poconos ski areas within a 20-minute drive of the lodge: Jack Frost, Big Boulder, and Camelback Mountain. Relax and unwind by the lodges crackling fireplace or in a rocking chair on the covered front porch. Grab a bite at the coffee and pastry shop, which tempts sweet teeth and caffeine lovers alike with lattes, smoothies, and baked goods.Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains: Downhill Skiing and Historical TownsThe 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 more than 25 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 thats particularly popular is Camelback Mountain Resort, which sits atop one of the region’s tallest mountains and boasts 160 acres of skiable terrain. 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. After youre done hitting the slopes, take time to explore the handful of little towns nestled in the mountains. Youll find bout
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