HAMBURG, N.J. -- Playing golf doesn't have to take center stage for vacation at Crystal Springs Golf Resort in northern New Jersey. You can avoid the resort's seven courses and still have a great time.
A stay at the Grand Cascades Lodge will deliver special memories. Families will gravitate toward the indoor/outdoor Biosphere Pool Complex featuring an indoor water slide set amid a rocky jungle-like setting. Extreme fun is just a short shuttle ride away at the outdoor Mountain Creek Waterpark.
The thrills of cliff jumping and flying off the Tarzan swing into deep pools are nothing compared to a harrowing ride down the 'H2-Oh-No' waterslide. Those who don't want to get wet can ride the Mountain Alpine coaster and Soaring Eagle.
There's a unique sports zone where youngsters can test their hockey, golf, soccer and tennis skills. Adults wanting to escape such madness can do so at the fire-and-ice themed Reflections Spa back at the lodge. Even foodies spoiled by the New York restaurant scene 50 miles away will savor dining at Restaurant LaTour and ordering from its 78,000-bottle Wine Cellar. The Crystal Tavern is quite elegant, too, but more family friendly.
Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Golf Resort
The Grand Cascades Lodge is the most luxurious accommodations at Crystal Springs Golf Resort.
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Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs - pool
Children love the elaborate indoor pool at the Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Golf Resort.
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Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs - putting course
The free 18-hole putting course is another way to entertain children at Crystal Springs Golf Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey.
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Mountain Creek Waterpark - cliff jump
Cliff jump at the extreme Mountain Creek Waterpark is just a short shuttle ride from the Grand Cascades Lodge.
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Extreme ride at Mountain Creek Waterpark
Get flushed down this tube on an extreme four-person ride at Mountain Creek Waterpark.
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Sports zone at Mountain Creek Waterpark
There's a sports zone at Mountain Creek Waterpark where you can try to score goals against a live goalie.
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Water ride at Mountain Creek Waterpark
Helmets are sometimes required on the more extreme rides at Mountain Creek Waterpark.
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Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Golf Resort - suite
Although there is much to do, you might never want to leave your suite at the Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Golf Resort in New Jersey.
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Wild Turkey Golf Club - hole 7
There's plenty of great golf waiting for guests on Crystal Springs Golf Resort's seven courses, like the seventh hole at Wild Turkey Golf Club.
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