A Therapist Shares Winter Vacation Spots in PA

Are you and your kids getting stir crazy this winter?

Did you finally get the kids vaccinated and want to take a short vacation together after not doing much all of 2020 and 2021?

You would love to get the family out and about to do something together, but you don’t want to travel via airplane just yet. Or maybe, you want to take a short trip just to have some fun together, but you want to go somewhere that really prioritizes safety and has activities to keep your younger ones busy and happy.

We’ve got some ideas for family-friendly vacations that are local for you to check out this winter! Bonus: they have great Covid-safety policies!

• Great Wolf Lodge in Poconos, PA

  • Great Wolf Lodge is a resort in the Poconos that has an indoor water park, mini golf, bowling, and great restaurants. Your family will certainly enjoy themselves! Plus, they have measures in place to protect their guests and follow the CDC Guidelines closely.

• Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA

  • Hershey Lodge is a resort located near the Hershey theme park, which has a lot of exciting and fun things to do in the wintertime! Additionally, you could take the family to tour Hershey Chocolate World. Again, Hershey Lodge has precautions in place for Covid, so you can relax and enjoy.

• Kalahari Resort in Poconos, PA

  • This resort in the Poconos is fairly new, and also has an indoor water park. Some additional activities include surfing simulator, scavenger hunts, VR activities, and escape rooms. Your kids would love it! 

• Longwood Gardens in Chester County, PA

  • Although this option is not much of a “stay away vacation” it can truly be an all day & all night event! For a family that needs a bit of a getaway, but can’t fully commit to a vacation, this one’s for you! Longwood Gardens is not just gorgeous in the warm months. It is truly a sight to see in the winter, especially around the holidays as they do amazing work decorating each garden together. Your family will be amazed at how beautiful the 1,077 acres of unique gardens are. Once again, the staff works hard to make it a safe place in these times.

• Camelback Lodge in Poconos, PA

  • Similar to some of the others on the list, Camelback is a family resort that has an indoor water park. It also has outdoor fun, such as snow and ski activities! Additionally, it’s got laser tag, movie theatres, axe throwing, restaurants, holiday traditions, and rope obstacle courses. There’s something for everyone. Your family can truly stay busy here for a few days! They follow the CDC Guidelines as well.

I know the past year and a half + has been very hard on all of us.

Some of us have been stuck mostly at home for a very, very long time, and have not taken a family vacation since 2019.

These recommendations can really hit the reset button and remind your family how important it is to take small getaways together and make beautiful memories as a family!