The Allegheny Mountains are the largest mountain range in the eastern United States, with much of the range spanning the state of Pennsylvania. They're named for the Allegheny River, which flows through the state. There are plenty of attractions in the area, and some resorts take advantage of the generous mix of winter and summer activities available in the mountains while providing a wealth of amenities to serve their guests.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Seven Springs Mountain Resort is a full-service ski resort in the Allegheny Mountains. It provides rental skis and snowboards, lessons and trails for both downhill and cross-country skiing. Seven Springs has several forms of lodging, including standard rooms, condos and chalets. Standard amenities include television and coffee maker. The resort also has its own spa, meeting rooms, and a dining room that offers views of the nearby ski slopes. In the summer, Seven Springs offers such activities as sporting clays, alpine slides, bowling, golf, fishing, hydrobikes and paintball. The resort is located in the southern Alleghenies, just off Interstate 70 between Lauren Hill State Park and Forbes State Forest.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Drive
Seven Springs, PA 15622
814-352-7777
7springs.com
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Set in the southern Alleghenies near the Pennsylvania-Maryland border, Omni Bedford Springs Resort provides guests with enough amenities that they don't have to venture out into the city of Bedford for entertainment. This AAA-rated Four Diamond resort has more than 200 rooms with mini-refrigerator, work desk, safe, flat-screen television and iPod docking station. It also has its own conference center, a 30,000-square-foot spa, a lake for trout fishing, 25 miles of hiking trails, five restaurants and spectacular views of the Allegheny Mountains. In the summer, guests can play on the resort's golf course, the work of two of the game's most venerable designers, Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghaust. Omni also has two pools, one of which is an indoor pool fed by the local hot springs.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
2138 Business Route 220
Bedford, PA 15522
814-623-8100
omnihotels.com
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is located in the Laurel Highlands of the Alleghenies. Rated Five Diamonds by AAA, the resort is a haven for sports and relaxation. The property features standard rooms, suites, townhouses and even luxury homes. Nemacolin has its own spa, a shooting academy and an adventure center for outdoor activity and recreation. The Wildlife Academy features horses, an animal nursery and education on the nearly 100 species in its collection. The resort has its own shopping center, Heritage Court, and several restaurants, including the Five Diamond-rated Lautrec. Guests can ski at the resort's Mystic Mountain and dog sled on the property. In the summer, they can take advantage of 36 holes of championship golf.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
1001 Lafayette Drive
Farmington, PA 15437
724-329-8555
nemacolin.com
Tags: Seven Springs, Allegheny Mountains, Bedford Springs, Bedford Springs Resort, Mountain Resort
