This lodge is all about its spectacular location, within a national monument and between two national parks. It also has fire pits, free s'mores, and access to endless trails and rivers.
I find myself returning again and again to the Shady Maple complex in East Earl. Not only does it have an incredible buffet, but the farm market sells the best Amish food in Pennsylvania.
From a Denver hotel resembling an aspen grove to national-parks-adjacent stays with mountain-bike rentals and train access into the Grand Canyon, these new places are definitely on our vacation radar ...