Wisp Resort – A Family-Friendly Destination in Maryland

Located in the northwest corner of Maryland is Wisp Resort—a four-season resort that caters to skiers in the winter and families who love their summers filled with mountain and water fun.

Wisp Resort conveniently sits on the shores of Deep Creek Lake, not only providing you with a scenic chair-lift ride throughout the year, but also opening up the summer months to boating, water skiing, pontoon boat and paddleboat tours, flat-water kayak rides, and building sand castles on the beach. You can also head to the mountain for a 3,500-foot downhill ride on their Mountain Coaster,

Just as the skiers love the mountain runs, bikers take advantage of the trails. And while the adults go out for a ride, the resort provides ample opportunity for the kids to have fun and learn new things. Take, for example, the Wisp Kidz Adventure Day Program, available a few weeks in the summer for ages 5-12. Here your kids will learn to mountain bike, hit the skate park, swim, and even golf. Or during the winter months, kids can enjoy a ride on a mini-mobile, a seriously cool option for your 6-10-year-olds. Throughout the year, the resort also provides a Wisp Kids Night Out every Saturday.

One of the reasons we love Wisp so much is due to the amount of activities for the adults of your family, as well as activities for the whole family. Take, for example, the Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour.  The challenge course canopy tour takes you to amazing tree-top views, and takes you through agility challenges and five zip lines carrying you from 180 feet to over 400 feet. Adults can venture out to the award winning golf course, a par 72 championship course on the base of the mountain is an easy escape for golf lovers.

Only a hundred miles from Pittsburgh, Pa and Winchester, VA, and just three hours from the D.C. area, Wisp Resort is a wonderful family-friendly destination throughout the year. The area is filled with winter and summer activities and dining options for every budget.