Another reason for liking Shawnee--they have a lot of lodge space! There is an upstairs, divided into 2 sections, a downstairs (naturally) surrounding a huge fireplace, a restaurant, a cafeteria and an 21-and-older bar/lounge. Each floor has one or more food kiosks as well, for people looking for a quicker meal or beverage. There are floor to ceiling windows overlooking the mountain, and lots of outdoor seating, too.
With all of the space, it was relatively easy to find seats for a family of four, and will so many food options, it was easy to feed everyone too. There is everything from burgers and chicken fingers to soup, chili, and nachos and the restaurant offers sandwiches, soups, and salads, too. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to visit the lounge, but it looked like a fun place to hang out.
Another family-friendly section of the Shawnee lodge is the ski shop. The shop has a large selection of clothing and supplies for children and adults, and we found their prices to be very reasonable-- $20 for goggles, or $6 for glove liners, for example. They offer skis, poles, snowboards, and other "real" equipment, as well as clothing and outerwear. For us, the large selection and convenience, as well as the not-outrageous prices, was another "plus" at Shawnee.
Shawnee also offers a nursery on Fridays-Sundays for children ages 18 months and older. Great for the little ones, as well as kids who don't want to ski or snowboard this is another amenity that caters to families. The cost is $40 per day, or $5 an hour, and includes a hot lunch. Gluten-free meals are available here as well as the other food services for Shawnee Mountain.
These are a few more reasons I think Shawnee is a good destination for families, or anyone who is just learning to ski or snowboard. I am sure there are more challenging mountains in the Poconos, but when you or your kids are just starting out, a little less of a challenge can be a good thing!
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