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Resorts: Sylvania Lodge is conveniently located in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, directly between Hidden Valley and Seven Springs Resort, the largest 4 season resort in Pennsylvania. Both resorts feature downhill skiing and golf, and a wide variety of additional activities. Hidden Valley has a large snow tubing park and horse drawn sleigh rides originating just down the road from the lodge, and ski lifts are just 5 minutes away. http://www.hiddenvalleyresort.com/
The Wright Stuff: A stay at Sylvania Lodge is a perfect compliment to tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. The world known architectural masterpiece is a short scenic drive. http://www.paconserve.org/ A second Wright property, Kentuck Knob is also closeby. http://www.kentuckknob.com/
Parks: From the Lodge, one can walk to beautiful Kooser State Park, with it’s lake, sandy beach swim area, picnic area, and winter cross country skiing. Kooser State Park was built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corp, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/kooser.aspx
Laurel Hill State Park is just 3 miles away with 3935 acres, hiking, snowmobiling, and a 63 acre lake for swimming, boating, and fishing. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/laurelhill.aspx
Dining: The largest restaurant on the mountain, complete with après ski lounge is an easy walk from the lodge. A large deck provides outdoor dining during summer months.
Numerous other area options exist. A complete area dining guide can be found at: http://www.laurelhighlands.org/public/cfm/fun/index.cfm?FUSEACTION=Dinin
Fun for Kids: The Caddy Shack: Just 8 miles away in Donegal, is The Caddy Shack, a 50 acre amusement park, with rides, miniature golf, driving range, and go cart tracks. http://www.caddieshak.com
Living Treasures Animal Park: About 7 miles away in Jones Mill, this park features a petting zoo and exotic animals
Hiking: A multititude of options exist in the area including the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail:. The PA 31 parking area and shelter for access to this 70 mile backpacking trail located just down the road from the lodge.
Fishing: Fishing opportunities abound in the immediate area, and is permitted in Kooser Run, the Class A trout stream through the property.
Biking: The area has a wide array of designated biking trails. The Allegheny Passage, a 100 mile rails-to-trails path now completed from Pittsburgh to Maryland is located a short distance from the lodge. Mountain Bikers have the mapped state forest lands, Seven Springs and Hidden Valley trails to ride singletract.
Golf: Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the challenging 18-hole resort courses at Seven Springs and Hidden Valley along with additional private and public courses in the area.
White Water Rafting: Ohiopyle PA, the center for white water rafting adventures in the Mid Atlantic is about a half hour away. http://www.wwaraft.com/
Additional Information:
http://www.laurelhighlands.org/index.cfm
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For Reservations: Call 301-854-3994 |
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Lake at Kooser Park, a short walk from the Lodge |
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FallingWater, a short scenic drive from the lodge |
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Picnic Area at nearby Kooser Park |