Don’t Miss When These 10 Waterfalls In New York Freeze Over Into Winter Wonderlands

Discover ten stunning frozen waterfalls in New York that resemble scenes from a Disney movie.

If you find yourself being a New Yorker who cringes at even the thought of cold weather, this list could have you changing your ways! These ten frozen beauties of our home state will leave you feeling like you just walked out of your own personal Disney movie! Are you getting curious? Perhaps searching for "waterfalls near me?" While we're fans of these waterfalls no matter the season, below we've shown them to you in their fascinating frigid state:

1. Buttermilk Falls

First on our list of the best waterfalls in New York is the beautiful Buttermilk Falls. Located just south of Ithaca, you can find this frozen beauty inside Buttermilk Falls State Park.

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2. Chittenango Falls

This gorgeous waterfall is located inside of Chittenango Falls State Park. The park itself is open year-round, but the trail which leads you to the viewing bridge for the falls is closed during winter months.

Learn more about Chittenango Falls State Park.

3. Corbett's Glen

This Western New York beauty can be found near Rochester inside Corbett's Glen Nature Park. Fun Fact? Corbett's Glen was featured in the 2007 thriller "Cherry Crush." This nature park has some of the best hiking trails with waterfalls in New York.

Check out more about Corbett's Glen Nature Park.

4. Hector Falls

If you're looking for an excuse to get out on Seneca Lake, this it it! Best viewed by boat on the great lake, Hector Falls is located in the town of Hector.

Read more about Hector, New York.

5. Bastion Falls

Found less than a mile downstream from Kaaterskill Falls, this is also located in the town of Hunter! Go on an adventurous waterfall day trip to Hunter and make Bastion Falls in New York your next destination.

Learn more about Bastion Falls.

6. Kaaterskill Falls

This breathtaking double drop waterfall is located in the Catskill Mountains. When people aren't ice hiking this chilled beauty in the colder months, you can find them swimming in the upper cascade of the falls soaking up the sun!

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7. Upper and Lower Falls at Letchworth State Park

Located on the Genesee River inside of the Letchworth State Park, the multiple falls have often been dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the East." These are two of the best waterfalls in New York.

Read more about Letchworth State Park.

8. Salmon River Falls

Isn't this shot incredible?

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9. Cohoes Falls

Every year thousands of New Yorkers visit the beautiful falls of Cohoes. Located between Cohoes and Waterford, this waterfall offers a viewing park open between the months of May and November.

Check out more about Cohoes Falls.

10. Taughannock Falls

A popular site for New Yorkers to ice climb, this gorgeous sight to see is located in Trumansburg.

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After checking out our list, are you itching to go see these wonderful spots? If you've already been to one of the waterfalls listed during our winter months, share your experience in the comments below!

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