The surrounding area of Minerals & Black Bear provide multiple golf courses within a five-mile radius, many of which have ranked among Golf Digest’s best courses in New Jersey. 1. Crystal Springs Golf Club - Ranked the toughest course in New Jersey! 2. Ballyowen Golf Club 3. Wild Turkey Golf Club 4. Cascades Golf Club 5. Minerals Golf Club
Elements Spa is ranked in the top 30 spas in America and #1 in New Jersey! Beneficial minerals are featured in many Elements’ services-- including a unique moisturizer infused with copper flakes, sodium scrubs, mineral water soaks, minerals muds and mineral-based cosmetics. Elements Spa also offers CBD infused massages.
Reflections Spa offers a range of relaxing and one-of-a-kind facial and body treatments. Their unique array of services include many themes and elements of the resort and local environment, such as "The Wine Cellar" featuring treatments using wine and grape seed extracts in your services.
The wine cellar at Grand Cascades Lodge has many-chambered catacombs that hold extensive verticals of top estates in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Italy and California. Featuring 6,000 labels in the cellar’s leather-bound list, the Crystal Springs Wine Cellar has won Wine Spectator’s Grand Award every year since 2006. *Experience a complimentary guided tour every day from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. Please meet at the hostess station at the Crystal Tavern in Grand Cascades Lodge.
Nearby is the Appalachian Train Boardwalk which is a two mile easy hike. It features a mile long boardwalk and 110 foot suspension bridge. This is a very popular trail, regardless of skill level. Stairway to Heaven Trail Stairway to Heaven Trail is a 2.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Vernon township, New Jersey that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers steep climbs, a waterfall, views, and bouldering rocks.