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5 Hotels and Camps with Sports-Themed Experiences This Summer

by Katie Skrzek

Jul 3, 2024

© Backland Luxury Camping

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With events like the Summer Olympics and US Open taking place this summer, properties across the country host special sports-themed experiences family travelers may add on to their summer travel plans.

 

Backland Luxury Camping

Go glamping in Williams, Arizona. This property boasts 10 glamping tents set on 160 acres of private land. Spend time kayaking on the resort pond or get competitive with a game on the beach volleyball court.

 

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© Park Terrace Hotel

Park Terrace Hotel

New York’s Park Terrace Hotel offers tennis fans a special US Open deal. The property hosts a preview event Aug. 21. The offer includes complimentary cocktails for two.

 

Sand Valley Resort

Head to this property in Rome, Wisconsin, for a host of adventurous activities. The resort is home to 16 grass tennis courts, three hiking/biking trails, bocce ball and more. This summer, the resort will debut its fifth golf course along with a new 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center.

 

 

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© The Jefferson DC

The Jefferson DC

Celebrate the Olympics in Washington, D.C. with the Go for Gold! offer. The offer includes executive suite luxury accommodations, $100 daily food and beverage credit, one complimentary luxury transfer, Champagne and gold-dusted dessert, a chocolate gold medal keepsake, and Olympic concierge recommendations.

 

The Twin Fin Hotel

Surfs up in Hawai’i! This property in Oahu recently partnered with world-famous surfer Jamie O’Brien, launching Jamie O’Brien School of Surf Waikiki. The program offers surf lessons for all levels, as well as watercraft and beach gear rentals.

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