Area Attractions

Ski Resorts:

Sylvania Lodge is conveniently located in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, 1 mile from Hidden Valley Resort, and just a few miles from Seven Springs Resort, the largest 4 season resort in Pennsylvania. Both resorts feature downhill skiing and golf, and a wide variety of additional activities year round. Hidden Valley has a large snow tubing park and horse drawn sleigh rides originating just down the road from the lodge.

http://www.7springs.com/

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 close by. 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 within 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 and recommendations are listed in the lodge

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

http://www.ltanimalpark.com/

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, with bikes rented by the hour. 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, considered, the epicenter for the best white water rafting in the entire Mid Atlantic, is about a half hour away. http://www.wwaraft.com/

Wine Tasting:

Just 5 minutes away, is the highly acclaimed Glades Pike Winery. Their upscale tasting room is open daily all year: www.gladespikewinery.com