The Year-Round Pennsylvania Mountain Resort An Hour Outside Of Pittsburgh For Endless Family Fun

If you're looking for a place to take your family this summer, look no further than Seven Springs Mountain Resort, an hour outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While ski resorts have so much to offer in the winter, there are also many activities to explore in the summer — from an alpine slide to scenic chairlift rides.

Seven Springs offers an all-day adventure pass that can keep the whole family busy for the day, with a list of activities that you will want to run around and check off. At $69 for the day, it could be a good deal if you're looking for a full day of activities at the mountain resort. The adventure pass includes activities specific to the mountain, including the alpine slide, scenic chairlift rides, a rock-climbing wall, paddleboats, and more.

If the weather is nice, take the scenic chairlift ride up and there is a world of activities at the top. There is a trail map with a variety of hiking trails including a couple that are short and paved. One of the trails takes you from the top of the chairlift over to Tahoe Lodge, and another one that you can walk around the lake to enjoy the views. Once at the lodge, there are water activities you can enjoy while up at the top of the mountain, including paddleboats, paddleboards, and kayaks. Children can enjoy the lake activities as long as they can fit into life jackets and are accompanied by adults.

While there are many ways to explore Seven Springs Resort if the weather is nice, it is also a good spot with plenty of activities for a rainy day. The activity pass includes indoor activities such as bowling and indoor mini golf. After a fun day of mini golf, parents and their children can burn off steam (literally) in the hot tub, which offers beautiful views of the nearby mountain slopes. Make sure you call ahead to confirm about using the hot tubs: While the Seven Springs website says the hot tubs are included in the all-day adventure pass, it also says hot tubs are only available to lodge guests and that day guest rentals are no longer available.

Depending on what your family likes to do, there are other ways to spend the day at Seven Springs. There is a game room with over 40 games, including Skee Ball and more, and axe throwing, which kids can participate in as long as their adults throw with them. If your family wants a summer getaway, they can stay at the lodge and fully commit to a warm-weather experience at Seven Springs. With 14 restaurants, bars, and snack shops, your family wouldn't even have to leave the resort for food! Regardless of when you visit, the indoor pool should definitely part of your getaway itinerary, giving the kids (and adults) a chance to splash around.

There are several dining options to check out while staying at Seven Springs, including pizza, family-style meals, and most importantly, ice cream. While a few of the mountain resort restaurants are closed during the summer, most are still open, so you don't have to worry about finding a bite to eat while exploring for the day.

And of course, Seven Springs shines in the winter. The resort offers lessons and rentals for the whole family, so that no matter your experience level, you can make memories on the mountain. The trail map shows many easier beginner trails and "slow zones" where the resort enforces slower speeds to encourage safety on the mountain. The ski and snowboard lessons are a great opportunity to help everyone in the family get more comfortable on the mountain.

If your family is looking for a mountain adventure without getting on skis or a snowboard, there are plenty of other winter activity options. Number one is snow tubing, a fun way to get laughs with the family as you slide down the mountain. Just like in the summer, there is also a winter activity day pass with a focus on indoor activities. There are indoor yard games, a bounce house, and roller skating on the winter activity pass. The family can test their bowling, axe throwing, or mini-golf skills as well. After a day of exploring, warm up in the hot tub, which has a view of the slopes where you can watch people skiing down the mountain.

If Seven Springs doesn't have what you're looking for, also consider other places that you should visit in the winter, or Camelback Mountain, named one of the best ski resorts for families in Pennsylvania. And for more outdoor activities in Pennsylvania, your family can satisfy their sweet tooth at this family-friendly camping resort, a great homebase to explore Hersheypark.