Posted in New York
December 11, 2017
You Must Visit These 13 Awesome Places In New York This Winter
The winter season is here and it won’t be leaving anytime soon! To fight off the stir crazy urges and to prevent you from becoming overwhelmed with boredom, we’ve created a list of amazing places that you’ll want to get out and visit before winter’s over. From small towns worth visiting to attractions that will make you appreciate our frigid season, keep reading to find some getaway inspiration below!
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Hidden away near New York's westernmost corner, Peek'n Peak Resort is the perfect getaway to take during the winter. Within the small town of Clymer, the resort features a variety of trails for skiers, a terrain park, snow tubing, indoor pools and so much more.
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A fantastic park to visit no matter what season it is, during the winter this destination turns into your ultimate snow-filled playground. Aside from the fact that you'll find perfect hills to go sledding down here, there's also the historic toboggan chutes that are a must-see. Built back in the 1930s and restored in more recent years, visiting Chestnut Ridge Park during the winter is a family tradition for many of us.
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Known for being the "Gem of the Catskills" the small town of Windham is nothing short of charming. People from all over begin to make their way to this area of the Catskills to hit the slopes at the Windham Mountain Resort. Other things that will make you fall in love with this town? The Catskill Mountain Country Store & Restaurant, the mouthwatering Chicken Run restaurant and also the quirky B&B - Beds on Clouds!
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Still open for the 2017 season for just another couple of weeks, visiting the North Pole during the winter is a must! An actual town up in Essex County, the North Pole is home to Santa's Workshop AKA America's first amusement park. Where you'll be able to find Santa, all of his reindeer and everything else magical within his Christmas village, this spot is perfect for the whole family.
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Head up north to the town of Lake Clear and during the winter you can go for a magical horseback ride through the forest. Spend the day outside riding through spectacular settings as you get a view of some of New York's tallest mountains and most breathtaking scenery.
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Operating every Sunday until December 24th, New York City's vintage train cars are highly anticipated each year. With cars from different eras between the 1930s and 1970s, passengers will get to make their way through 8 different vintage cars for a blast through the past. Decked out in vintage advertisements and old subway maps, you'll love getting a taste of nostalgia with these train rides.
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It's no surprise to any of us living here that our state is filled with incredible snow tubing destinations. Head up north to the town of Lake Luzerne and you'll get to enjoy a day full of fun at Tubby Tubes Company. The park features seven adventurous tubing lanes for you to experience, with some being more fast than others.
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An outdoor attraction that remains open for all four seasons, High Falls Gorge is a privately owned nature park within the town of Wilmington. Those of our residents who are looking to still chase waterfalls during the winter will have a blast here as they get to view four major falls along the Ausable River and explore nature trails with their snowshoes.
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If you're someone who has yet to complete their holiday shopping yet, then planning a trip to the Milleridge Inn Shopping Village is something you'll want to add on to your list of things to do. Right on the other side of the parking lot from one of Long Island's most charming restaurants, the shopping village is made up of a Christmas Shoppe, General Store, Bakery, Florist and even a barn full of animals that you can go and visit!
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Recognized for being one of New York's coziest mountain towns, Lake George is a much different place to visit during the winter as opposed to the summer time. While during our warmer months this small town becomes flooded with visitors and tourists from all over, during the winter season things calm down quite a bit. Giving you more space to yourself, you'll still find that there are plenty of restaurants, inns and attractions that stay open during the town's off season.
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Another snow tubing destination to add on to your list, the Woods Valley Ski Area features a Tubing Park that's out of this world. The 600-foot long lanes will send you flying down an epic hill and off into the snow, an activity you can do on your own or choose to link up with other snow tubers.
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A unique attraction to check out when you feel like you've seen it all, Natural Stone Bridge and Caves is where you'll find the largest marble cave entrance in the Eastern United States. During the winter the park stays open, with visitors getting the chance to surround themselves with one-of-a-kind scenery and enjoy a a snowshoeing experience that they'll never forget.
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A town full of adventure, Ellicottville has much to offer visitors during the winter. For many, the town's main attraction is it's resort - Holiday Valley. But if you go explore around town you'll also discover a delicious chocolate shop, salt cave and halotherapy spa and even a winery!
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How many of these places have you already visited? To continue your search for more seasonal destinations, check out these 14 Gorgeous Frozen Waterfalls In New York That Must Be Seen To Be Believed!
