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There are so many cool activities to enjoy at Suncadia!  Here are some of the best things to do at Suncadia Resort:

Swim & Fitness – The pools is where we spend the most time when we visit Suncadia! 

• At the Swim & Fitness Center, located not too far from the main lodge, they have a large indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and two water slides.  They also have a large outdoor pool and hot tub and lots of tables and chairs.  Towels are provided at check-in to the center.  They also have a large fitness center located on the second floor.  Our kids love the water slides, so this is usually our go-to spot when we visit!  They are open daily, but you should check the website ahead of time for information regarding closures of certain features, such as for maintenance.
• The Nelson Farm Pool is an outdoor pool located at Nelson Farm.  It features a pool, splashpad, and small lazy river and is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.  Nellie’s Restaurant features grab-and-go food and drinks for pool-side dining. 
• Lastly, there is a pool and hot tub located behind the main Lodge for use by the Lodge guests. 

Hiking and Biking – Suncadia has a trail system for hiking and biking.  Check out this trail map for more information.  This includes steps connecting the main lodge to the Cle Elem River below, featuring 379 steps covering 200 feet of elevation (similar to a 19-story building) with 20 landings.  The steps feature concrete molds of prints from local wildlife, which can be a cool distraction for kids (or adults!) as you make the climb back up. 

Nordic Trails – Suncadia also offers groomed Nordic Ski Trails and Snowshoe Trails in the winter. 

ATV and Side-by-Side Tours – You can try a guided ATV or Side-by-Side for 1-6 riders ages 5+. 

Winter Activities – In addition to cross country skiing and snowshoeing, Suncadia also offers other winter activities such as ice skating at the rink near the Swim & Fitness Center (including rentals) and sledding.  We tried both of these activities, including sledding on the hill near the Prospector Golf Course.  There were lots of other folks doing the same, and the kids had a blast!

S’mores by the Campfire – At the reception desk at the main lodge, you can pick up nightly s’mores fixings at no charge to cook on the campfires near the lodge, provided there isn’t a burn ban in effect. 

Spa – Suncadia is home to the Glade Spring Spa.  They offer services including massage, skin care, and nail treatment.  The Spa is conveniently located right near the main Lodge.  I have never been to the spa because it is on the pricey side. 

Golf – There are two 18-hole golf courses at Suncadia: The Rope Rider and The Prospector.  Both are generally open sometime in April through sometime in October. 

Bike and Boat Rentals – Suncadia offers rentals of bikes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and Razor scooters at the Rental Pavilion located between the Lodge and the Swim & Fitness Center. 

Other Activities and Experiences – Suncadia offers a wide range of seasonal and year-round activities and experiences.  They usually have an activity guidebook on their website that lists the activities for each season, such as a Spring Activity Guide.  Many of these can be booked online in advance on their website. 

• Activities regularly offered at Nelson Farm include axe throwing, archery, a teddy bear factory, and tie-dye. 
• Seasonally, Suncadia offers either roller skating and roller blading or ice skating at the rink located between the Lodge and the Swim & Fitness center, including skate rentals with safety pads available upon request as well. 
• They also offer experiences that take place on certain days such as bingo, adult art classes (such as Sip & Spin Epoxy or Canvas & Cocktails), and kids art time. 
• Another option is seasonal “backyard upgrades” where you can rent equipment such as a telescope, giant Jenga or Connect 4, cornhole, or karaoke. 
• Dawson Park is home to a play structure, disc golf, basketball court, and tennis courts. 
• During the summer, they offer Friday Night Movies at Nelson Farm.  You can bring chairs or blankets for an outdoor movie, and they have concessions and adult beverages available. 
• There are several options for various guided tours and activities including guided hikes, a 3-hour river rafting trip, and fly fishing. 
• Suncadia hosts a 5k and Half Marathon each year, which seems to take place the first weekend in August. 
• There are also special holiday celebrations for certain holidays.  For example, at Easter they host activities such as an Easter egg hunt, deliveries from the Easter Bunny, and Easter brunch.