Winter in New York City can be overwhelming, but don’t let the limited daylight and the cold stop you from enjoying some NY winter wonderland fun!
Take a break from the city, and plan a weekend winter getaway from NYC in these amazing places!
Lake Clear is a hidden gem. It features the Lake Clear Lodge, which offers a winter speakeasy, lantern-lit sleigh rides, and free snowshoeing and cross-country skiing!
Lake Placid offers plenty of outdoor activities and a lively downtown. You can do snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling in its outdoors, but don't miss their spas and breweries!
The Winter Carnival, the Ice Castles, and the Winterfest are some of Lake George's most popular winter attractions! Outdoor lovers can enjoy snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating and skiing in the area, too!
Saratoga Springs is a great place for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. If you’re visiting in December, you can enjoy festive events and visit their farmers markets, too!
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Hunter is a great place for weekend winter getaways from NYC. It boasts Hunter Mountain, which offers a vertical drop of 1,600 feet, 240 skiable acres, winter ziplining, and snow tubing! The town is home to impressive breweries, too!
Snow sport lovers head to Indian Lake for its nearby ski resorts and fun winter festivals. If you love snowmobiling, snowboarding, and skiing, don't miss out on this area!
Tupper Lake is a serene town if you want a break from the extreme snowy fun of the ADKs. One of its indoor attractions, The Wild Center, hosts a Winter Week in February. But outdoor lovers can still enjoy star gazing, hiking, and snowmobiling here!
Philadelphia makes an easy weekend winter getaway from NYC as it's just a 1.5-hour train ride away! If you love American history and want to try amazing museums and restaurants, this city won't let you down!