Mohonk Mountain House
Just 80 miles North of New York City, you can find the charming town of New Paltz. A small path leads from here to a secluded getaway called the Mohonk Mountain House. The 150-year-old building sits right by Mohonk Lake, neighboring the Mohonk Preserve, with over 8,000 acres of cliffs, forests, fields, ponds, and streams.
This resort is all about outdoor activities and restful recreation. They list 150 things to do, so you might also book for a month. The lengthy suggestion list has something special for everyone.
From gastronomical exploration with possible takeaways for your hiking excursions, a whole menu of relaxing treatments at the Hudson Valley Spa & Wellness Getaway, to going for long walks to find all the 120 summerhouses they have on their extensive property. You definitely won't be bored here.
The Road to Wellville, a 1994 American comedy-drama starring Anthony Hopkins and Bridget Fonda, was filmed at the Mohonk Mountain House.
Main Dining Room
Mohonk resort is about a two-hour drive from NYC, but the scenic wonderland surrounding the property makes it seem far away.
The resort has 259 guest rooms, including 28 tower rooms.
The accommodation ranges from the standard rooms and suites to the more exciting Grove Lodge with six bedrooms, an impressive Great Room with a cathedral ceiling, and five unique cottages. They all have distinctive designs inside and outside.
Choose any room, and you can access the 60-foot-long heated pool. Have you heard about underwater music before? This pool is equipped with that, too, so don't be surprised when you dive in.
Grove Lodge
Indoor Heated Pool
Mineral Pool
The majestic Lake Mohonk is half a mile (800 meters) long and 60 feet (18 meters) deep. Perfect for a summer splash from its pretty wooden piers.
Eighty-five miles of hiking trails await you to discover around the Hudson Valley with lush forests and mountainous landscapes.
Climbers seeking thrilling tracks will be happy to know that the nature preserve has over 1,000 climbing routes.
Archery and tomahawk throwing is available for those who want to improve their aiming skills. You could say Mohonk Mountain House is the Disneyland of nature adventures.
