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    Famed Ulster County hotel named top destination, family resort in USA Today 10Best list

    By Nickie Hayes, Poughkeepsie Journal,

    1 day ago

    One hotel in the mid-Hudson Valley has been named among the best in the country.

    USA Today's recent 10Best Readers Choice Awards ranked all-inclusive resorts, bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, destination resorts, family resorts, historic hotels and resorts, luxury hotel brands, along with waterfront hotels and resorts across the country.

    The region is certainly not lacking in beautiful places to get away, but one has taken the spotlight on the national level.

    The Mohonk Mountain House was awarded the sixth-best all-inclusive resort , rated sixth among best family resorts and eighth among top destination resorts .

    Read on to learn more about what made Mohonk Mountain House stand out nationwide, plus more about what they offer.

    See the winners: USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

    Mohonk Mountain House

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    #6 Best All-Inclusive Resort

    #6 Best Family Resort

    #8 Best Destination Resort

    Location: 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz

    Offers: Lakefront resort, activities for all ages, nightly entertainment and pricing covering meals, plus most outdoor activities

    Mohonk Mountain House was founded in 1869 by the Smiley family, nestled south of the mountains on the Shawangunk Ridge in the Catskills, on 40,000 acres of protected forest and situated next to a glacial lake.

    When you stay at the all-inclusive resort, every meal of the day is included, with a plethora of dining options, some of which are seasonal and some that are open each day. Also included in your stay at the resort are activities for all ages such as hiking, archery, tomahawk throwing, pickleball, tennis, golf, as well as winter activities including ice skating or tubing.

    Plus, with the lake right at the door, there are water activities available. You'll also find holistic wellness experiences, entertainment and events.

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    Additionally, the resort puts an emphasis on family, with activities designed for kids including the Kids Club Program, Junior Naturalist Program, indoor game room, rock scrambling featuring the Lemon Squeeze and exploring the garden.

    Guests will also find opportunities for shopping, spa experiences, culinary experiences and specialty experiences to enhance your stay including pony rides, bike rentals, guided rock climbing, carriage rides and private campfires.

    Mohonk Mountain House provides plenty to do, and an immersive experience at the luxury level — an overnight stay with a value room package will cost around $900.

    To learn more about Mohonk Mountain House, check out their website at mohonk.com .

    This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Famed Ulster County hotel named top destination, family resort in USA Today 10Best list

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