As easy as it is to stay inside all bundled up during the winter season, in an effort to fight off cabin fever we make a point to get outside to experience some holiday cheer, even if it is completely freezing out! Some of us New Yorkers may head outdoors to do some old-fashioned sledding or perhaps even join in on Christmas caroling, but what if we told you that you could go for a charming stroll through a whole Christmas tree forest? No, we’re not teasing you! This enchanting adventure is entirely real, and here’s how you can check out this Christmas Tree Trail in New York for yourself.

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This pretty Christmas tree trail in New York is absolutely magical! Have you ever visited the Christmas Tree Forest in Hamburg? We think the Christmas Tree Trail at Hamburg’s Festival of Lights should be on everyone’s Christmas bucket list!

To find out more about the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights and the Christmas Tree Trail in the Christmas Tree Forest, including dates, times, and admission prices for both the walk-thru and drive-thru components, visit the Fairgrounds Festival of Lights website.

Christmas in New York is pretty hard to be (after all, there’s a reason our towns star in so many Hallmark movies!), but one way to make it even better? A staycation! This bright and airy home is just a few miles away and is the perfect place to snuggle up after a day of ogling Christmas lights.

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What are the best holiday events in New York?

Christmas in New York is a magical season! Whether in upstate New York or at the heart of the city, we're fortunate that so many of our towns embrace the holiday spirit and play host to some of the sweetest Christmas festivities in New England. As you take our Christmas towns road trip through New York, you'll find events like Frosty Fest in Ulster Park and the annual Bronx Zoo Lights. If you're near Buffalo, these special events are for you!

If immersing yourself in a forest of dazzling Christmas trees sounds like the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, this Christmas tree forest in Hamburg, New York is an absolute dream. With gentle snowdrifts lining the paths, this delightful forest is especially beautiful! But if staying toasty warm on a particularly chilly day sounds like the way to go, you can also explore a gorgeous indoor arboretum of Christmas trees in Oyster Bay.

One thing is for sure: wherever you are, you're sure to find a glittering Christmas village in New York to explore and plenty of colorful Christmas cheer everywhere you turn!

What are the best winter activities in New York?

It's no secret that Christmas in New York is truly spectacular. But winter stretches far beyond the holiday season, and New Yorkers are prepared with endless things to do in winter to keep cabin fever away. Our state parks and reserves are worth a visit year-round, with winter offering seasonal activities like snowshoeing and moonlit hikes.

For a unique experience in Lake Placid, this peaceful winter gondola ride lets riders soak up New York's snowy beauty without the chilly hike. Or, for some classic winter fun, our state's rolling terrain is seemingly made for snow tubing! Here are some of our favorite places to go sledding and tubing around New York. Then, take a hike to one of New York's best frozen waterfalls. The options are endless!

 

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