53% off (Sale price $60.00, Reg. Price $129.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Hotel AnthraciteCarbondales Main Street is a picture of small-town America. Near an old-fashioned courthouse, restaurants, and shops is the Hotel Anthracite. In each of its newly renovated guest rooms, framed photos of the street and locals recall the towns history. In the rooms: mini fridges and free WiFi Where to eat: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Kōl Steakhouse cooks up crab omelets and new york strips aged 32 days. Healthy habits: The fitness center has cardio machines and free weights. Recent award: TripAdvisors 2018 Certificate of ExcellencePennsylvania’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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