48% off (Sale price $69.38, Reg. Price $134.20) :: Hotel at a Glance: Best Western Inn at Hunts LandingAt this comfortable hotel near the shores of the Delaware River, youll wake up to views of the Poconos eastern foothills. Take in more of the scenery from an indoor pool surrounded by large windows, or venture out to the hotels patio to gaze across the pond and manicured grounds. Start the day right with a complimentary full hot breakfast. Home away from home: Rooms and suites are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, along with free WiFi.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 boutique wine galleries and historical mansions, including the late 19th-century Asa Packer Mansion.
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