Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

You'd be forgiven for assuming that this lodge is part of the National Park System. It's not. But it has all the hallmarks of one of those great in-park venues (think of the Old Faithful Inn in Yosemite): a soaring lobby space with a massive stone fireplace and lots of hand-stenciled, Native American-esque designs on the walls and beams, plus a slew of on-site activies (see below for those). Rooms are handsomely outfitted with down bedding, solid furniture and high quality linens. And the on-site restaurant is better than it needs to be (order the brussel sprouts appetizer at dinner and you'll see what I mean). As for activities there are hikes night and day offerred, as well as ice skating and snow shoeing in winter, archery and a slew of other activies in summer. There's also a top-notch spa and fitness center.