Skytop Lodge is a legendary escape to the outdoors with one of America’s most unique lodging experiences, catering to those yearning for adventure in an expanse of wilderness. Residents who have been lucky enough to visit know this firsthand—the views from the lodge are breathtaking; all that’s necessary is a cup of cold coffee or tea and a good book to take in nature and be rewarded with beautiful thoughts. Underneath the majestic mountain peaks, however, there are also stories hidden in time. Skytop ice skating is one such account: a legend passed down from tourist to tourist—and we were lucky enough to hear the tale while staying at the lodge.
It’s said that in 1959, 30 years after Skytop was established, the ice skating rink in its basement was opened for business. The first year that it was set up, it drew in hundreds of skaters. The second year, it had even more visitors than its inaugural season. In the third year however—the third year that Skytop Lodge saw those beautiful mountains and peaks—there were no skaters on the ice rink.
Seven Reasons You Should Go To Skytop Lodge Right Now :
1.Lodge style rooms (catered to campers at heart)
Many people who visit Skytop Lodge are traditional campers who want to experience the wilderness at its finest—and the Lodge was built from the ground up around those needs. Accommodations make use of rustic cabin-like architecture, with stone interior walls and cabinets that look like they’ve been there for years. There’s a huge fireplace near every room that can heat up any room during winter months. After all, what better way to relax than spending time with family and friends by the fireplace inside your cabin?
2. An ice skating rink in the basement
Many people who visit Skytop Lodge are traditional campers who want to experience the wilderness at its finest—and the Lodge was built from the ground up around those needs. Accommodations make use of rustic cabin-like architecture, with stone interior walls and cabinets that look like they’ve been there for years. There’s a huge fireplace near every room that can heat up any room during winter months. One of America’s most unique lodges, catering to those yearning for adventure in an expanse of wilderness.
3. Historic Skytop Lodge
The lodge was built in the 1950’s and is as rustic and as beautiful as it’s people. For some, owning a piece of what’s left of the lodge—one of America’s most unique lodges, catering to those yearning for adventure in an expanse of wilderness.
4. Bedrooms are close to the bathroom
Many people who visit Skytop Lodge are traditional campers who want to experience the wilderness at its finest—and the Lodge was built from the ground up around those needs. Accommodations make use of rustic cabin-like architecture, with stone interior walls and cabinets that look like they’ve been there for years. There’s a huge fireplace near every room that can heat up any room during winter months.
5.Trash cans outside the bathrooms (located around the perimeter of the lodge)
Many people who visit Skytop Lodge are traditional campers who want to experience the wilderness at its finest—and the Lodge was built from the ground up around those needs. Accommodations make use of rustic cabin-like architecture, with stone interior walls and cabinets that look like they’ve been there for years. There’s a huge fireplace near every room that can heat up any room during winter months. The ice skating rink in the basement followed suit towards the end—and it was shut down right after forever.
6. Fireplaces
Many people who visit Skytop Lodge are traditional campers who want to experience the wilderness at its finest—and the Lodge was built from the ground up around those needs. Accommodations make use of rustic cabin-like architecture, with stone interior walls and cabinets that look like they’ve been there for years. There’s a huge fireplace near every room that can heat up any room during winter months. The ice skating rink in the basement followed suit towards the end—and it was shut down right after forever (which is why you’ll never find people ice skating at Skytop) .
7.Coffee
Some people might make coffee a priority before even visiting Skytop Lodge, but us? We make coffee our priority before even getting there. There’s not a better way to start the day than with a hot cup of coffee that’s been brewing all night. After being served by one of the many friendly staff members at Skytop—and after taking in those stunning mountain peaks—we were able to make the most of our time at this beautiful place. For more information on how we booked our stay and made it happen, check out our post about Skytop Lodge.
