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Discover 16 Great Weekend Escapes
WellandGood.com and Francesca Krempa outline 16 of the Best Weekend Getaways you can take this Winter (image - Getty images/Wmaster890)
Read a Skier's Gulde to the Catskills and Hudson Valley
Rebecca Firkser of Redcottageinc.com says "Nothing says 'Winter' quite like a weekend near a mountain, especially in Upstate NY ..
Experience the beauty of Chimney Bluffs State Park
Lilly Paltsev at Islands.com writes that Visiting the amazing Chimney Bluffs State Park by Lake Ontario will leave you awestruck.
The Chautauqua Region offers Amazing Variety in Winter
Region: Chautauqua-Allegany
You'll find LOTS of Things to Do in Western NY including Nature's beauty, the National Comedy Center, and of course - EXCELLENT Winter Sports !
Need a Charge ? Find Charging Stations with the DUNY Map
DiscoverUpstateNY has an interactive Map with hundreds of Charging Stations that display directions, miles to get there, hours of operation, and hookup type.
Lake Ontario is ranked 5th Most Picturesque Landscape in U.S..
According to Travel & Leisure Magazine, Lake Ontario is ranked the 5th. most picturesque landscape in America. (photo by Michelle Parkhurst)
Jessica Kelly takes you right up to the Falls this Winter
Region: Niagara-Western NY
Jessica Kelly of businessinsider.com shows you an easy way to access the Cave of the Winds for an up close view of Niagara Falls during Winter.
Skiing is Topnotch at NY's Gore Mountain
Karen Rubin at theislandnow.com recounts a detailed blog about the pleasures of Skiing at Gore Mountain during the Covid Season.
Get the Latest Fishing Reports for Upstate & Western NY
The OTW Staff at OntheWater.com says the latest Fishing Reports look Awesome for anglers in Upstate and Western NY.
Play all year long at Upstate's Newest Indoor Splash Park
oswegocountynewsnow.com's Mike Perkins writes that the Newest Indoor Splash Park at the Clarion Resort Hotel in Oswego has something for everyone.
Take An Awesome Ski Trip With the Kids
The wanderingwagars.com helps to make your skiing vacation with the kids a success, including activities, food, places to travel, and more ..
Stop by Wineries & Hotels on the Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Winetraveler.com presents top Wineries & Hotels interspersed between the rolling farmlands and impressive mountains of the Hudson Valley.
It's Never too Early to Plan for an Upstate Ski Adventure
Wanderingwagars.com reports on the Top 10 (out of a total of 43) Upstate Ski Resorts that are ideal for your next Family Skiing Vacation.
These are 10 of the Best Winter Vacation Spots
If you are ready for a fantastic Winter Vacation, here are the top 10 Places to Visit in Upstate New York this year, per annsentitledlife.com
Get into Birdwatching Wherever you Are
Birds are clever, beautiful, and can be quite elusive. But no matter where you are, birding is a hobby that you can get into. Let Teresa Siqueira show you how.
Enjoy a Favorite Beverage at these Unique Upstate locations
Travelawaits.com and Robin Catalano take you to some of the Best out-of-the-way breweries, distilleries, wineries & cideries in Upstate NY.
Space.com helps you identify Stars in the Evening Sky
Ever wonder what stars and planets are in the night sky? Stars.com helps you identify the brightest ones along with planets & constellations.
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Discover 16 Great Weekend Escapes
WellandGood.com and Francesca Krempa outline 16 of the Best Weekend Getaways you can take this Winter (image - Getty images/Wmaster890)
Read a Skier's Gulde to the Catskills and Hudson Valley
Rebecca Firkser of Redcottageinc.com says "Nothing says 'Winter' quite like a weekend near a mountain, especially in Upstate NY ..
Experience the beauty of Chimney Bluffs State Park
Lilly Paltsev at Islands.com writes that Visiting the amazing Chimney Bluffs State Park by Lake Ontario will leave you awestruck.
The Chautauqua Region offers Amazing Variety in Winter
Region: Chautauqua-Allegany
You'll find LOTS of Things to Do in Western NY including Nature's beauty, the National Comedy Center, and of course - EXCELLENT Winter Sports !
Need a Charge ? Find Charging Stations with the DUNY Map
DiscoverUpstateNY has an interactive Map with hundreds of Charging Stations that display directions, miles to get there, hours of operation, and hookup type.
Lake Ontario is ranked 5th Most Picturesque Landscape in U.S..
According to Travel & Leisure Magazine, Lake Ontario is ranked the 5th. most picturesque landscape in America. (photo by Michelle Parkhurst)
Jessica Kelly takes you right up to the Falls this Winter
Region: Niagara-Western NY
Jessica Kelly of businessinsider.com shows you an easy way to access the Cave of the Winds for an up close view of Niagara Falls during Winter.
Skiing is Topnotch at NY's Gore Mountain
Karen Rubin at theislandnow.com recounts a detailed blog about the pleasures of Skiing at Gore Mountain during the Covid Season.
Get the Latest Fishing Reports for Upstate & Western NY
The OTW Staff at OntheWater.com says the latest Fishing Reports look Awesome for anglers in Upstate and Western NY.
Play all year long at Upstate's Newest Indoor Splash Park
oswegocountynewsnow.com's Mike Perkins writes that the Newest Indoor Splash Park at the Clarion Resort Hotel in Oswego has something for everyone.
Take An Awesome Ski Trip With the Kids
The wanderingwagars.com helps to make your skiing vacation with the kids a success, including activities, food, places to travel, and more ..
Stop by Wineries & Hotels on the Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Winetraveler.com presents top Wineries & Hotels interspersed between the rolling farmlands and impressive mountains of the Hudson Valley.
It's Never too Early to Plan for an Upstate Ski Adventure
Wanderingwagars.com reports on the Top 10 (out of a total of 43) Upstate Ski Resorts that are ideal for your next Family Skiing Vacation.
These are 10 of the Best Winter Vacation Spots
If you are ready for a fantastic Winter Vacation, here are the top 10 Places to Visit in Upstate New York this year, per annsentitledlife.com
Get into Birdwatching Wherever you Are
Birds are clever, beautiful, and can be quite elusive. But no matter where you are, birding is a hobby that you can get into. Let Teresa Siqueira show you how.
Enjoy a Favorite Beverage at these Unique Upstate locations
Travelawaits.com and Robin Catalano take you to some of the Best out-of-the-way breweries, distilleries, wineries & cideries in Upstate NY.
Space.com helps you identify Stars in the Evening Sky
Ever wonder what stars and planets are in the night sky? Stars.com helps you identify the brightest ones along with planets & constellations.
Go to the NEXT PAGE for MORE Travel News -
Go Here for More Travel Stories & Vacation Ideas >
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Ride a Fall Sky Ride
Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors on a scenic sky ride from the Comet Express chairlift to the summit of Bristol Mountain
Discover Legoland Theme Park
LEGOLAND® New York Resort invites you to “ride, climb, splash, and build your way through seven themed lands at the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination!”
See Nature at the Wild Center
Walk among the treetops of the Adirondack forest where you can view animals and nature in their natural setting.
'Light up the Night'
Fall and winter holiday fun come alive at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Peace, Love & Pumpkins is an enchanting walk-through Halloween experience through October 27.
Ride the Cliffside Coaster
The exciting Cliffside Mtn. Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg is the longest mountain roller coaster in the country.
Travel the Cayuga Wine Trail
Established in 1983, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is America’s longest running wine trail in the country.
Take the Lighthouse Boat Tour
Tour the H Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego, reach & explore the Harbor Lighthouse by boat, and see the famous LT-5 WW II Tugboat.
Visit Chautauqua this Fall
See brightly colored fall foliage while exploring trails and parks. Experience fall fishing on Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie. Tour unique cultural attractions & attend fall festivals to indulge in favorite seasonal treats.
Go with Angler’s Edge Outdoors
Team up with Captain Joe Srouji and Angler's Edge Outdoors (AEO) for the ultimate Niagara River charter fishing experience.
Explore Howe Caverns
Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S. and stays a pleasant 55 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
Tour the Genesee Village
See the State's largest 19th Century museum including a recreated historic village, the John L. Wehle Gallery & Genesee Country Nature Center...
Enjoy a Day of Comedy
The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations.
Hike the Pine Bush Preserve
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve near ALBANY is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Stop by Rivers Casino
The Rivers casino features up to 1,150 slot machines, gaming tables, exciting entertainment and restaurants.
Try your own Glass Making
Head to Corning and participate in a live glass blowing demonstration at the Corning Museum of Glass.
Rev it Up at Watkins Glen
One of the most historic and storied road courses in North America, "The Glen"? is now the modern day home to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ..
Splash at Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest Water Safari is the Adirondack's largest water theme park located in Old Forge.
Get Awed by the Falls
Get awed by the Falls! Niagara Falls is ideal for explorers, honeymooners, and those looking to experience a natural wonder known around the world.
Ride the Colonial Belle
Visit the Historic town of Fairport and hop aboard the Colonial Belle, the largest tour boat of its kind operating on the Erie Canal.
Tour Historic Boldt Castle
Take a refreshing boat ride to historic Boldt Castle, and Tour one of New York's most famous Attractions ..
Walk over the Hudson
See sweeping views of the Hudson Valley and river below as you course over the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the World..
Visit Beaver island Beach
This 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, an adjacent 80- slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and more...
See the Nature Center
The Greenburgh Nature Center has nature trails, live animals, and replica of a 6,000 year old Native American village.
Hike to Chittenango Falls
Chittenango Falls State Park features a spectacular 167-foot waterfall cascading over 400-million-year-old bedrock to flow under a scenic wooden bridge.
Play at Lake George Beach
Set on the southern shore of Lake George, this popular beach known as "Million Dollar Beach," offers lifeguards, showers and changing rooms, picnic areas with grills and of course, plenty of swimming.
Explore Historic Fort Ontario
Visit the only fort in the US that has served in all military conflicts beginning with the French & Indian War of 1754-63.
Go Rail Biking
Experience the wonders of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you pedal alongside the Esopus Creek.
Ski Holiday Mountain
Enjoy a mountain of fun at Holiday Mountain, 90 minutes from NYC in New York’s Sullivan
Catskills.
Explore the Cave of the Winds
Cave of the Winds will get up close and personal with one of the most powerful forces on Earth – Niagara Falls.
Skate at the Empire State Plaza
Besides featuring an ice rink, The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub.
Ski McCauley Mountain
Ski the summit at McCauley Mountain Ski Resort at an altitude of 2,200 feet, and WOW to the 633-foot vertical drop along with 21 exciting ski trails ..
Enjoy a Day of Comedy
The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations.
Visit Greek Peak year-round
Greek Peak Resort near the NY-PA border offers more than Great Skiing, it's also a Getaway for fun, excitement, great food & relaxation. (All Seasons)
Splash it Up indoors in Oswego
The new indoor water park in Oswego - the SPLASH Water Park - is the largest indoor water park in the region..
Ski Gore Mountain
Gore Mountain boasts 109 trails, 14 lifts and two luxurious high-speed quads to keep you out of lines and give you more time on the trails ..
Skate at the Olympic Center
The Lake Placid Olympic Center has a total of four ice surfaces – three indoor, one outdoor – for Lake Placid public skating,athlete training, and skating shows.
Take a Highland Sleigh Ride
Enjoy the fresh air and a 20-minute picturesque ride through the Highland Forest, which is also known as “The Adirondacks of Central New York.”
Ski Hunter Mountain
Located between Woodstock and Albany in the Northern Catskills region lies Hunter Mountain, which has become one of the Catskill's best four-season resorts.
Play at the STRONG Museum
The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive museum and home to the world's largest collection of historical play materials.
Take a Sleigh Ride at Circle B
Go dashing through the snow over fields and woods of the beautiful Adirondack forrest in a sleigh pulled by a team of Percheron Draft horses.
Ski Whiteface Mountain
Boasting the greatest vertical drop of any ski resort in the eastern U.S., Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid is one of the undisputed winter sports capitals of the world.
Get Snowmobiling Trail MAPS !!
While Upstate New York provides winter fun for every genre, snowmobiling is probably one of, if not the, most popular. And we have the trails to prove it!
Skate the Tim Horton Iceplex
This 176,000-square-foot Iceplex is one of North America’s premier large-scale tournament venues, hosting numerous hockey events throughout the calendar year with teams competing from all over North America.
Visit the NY State Museum
Albany's New York State Museum is a Fun Place to Visit and a Major Center for art, science, human and natural history.
Take the Family to Kissing Bridge
This full-service ski and snowboard resort features 36 snow-covered slopes that measure 1-1/4-miles wide and 700 acres of terrain served by nine lifts.
Skate the Buffalo State Ice Arena
Opened in 1991, this ice arena is the home rink for Buffalo State's men's and women's varsity hockey programs and also offers open skating, skate-n-shoot, and Learn-to-Skate programs and more...
Ski Labrador Mountain
Just 30 minutes south of Syracuse, Labrador Mountain is a family ski destination with more than 20 trails for beginner, intermediate to expert skiers.
Hike Letchworth Park in Winter
Renowned as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park is one of the most magnificent and scenic places in the eastern U.S. any time of the year ..
Go Family Skiing at HoliMont
HoliMont is North America’s largest private ski area devoted to family skiing adventures, featuring 700 vertical feet of wall-to-wall, top-to-bottom snow.
Ski Bristol Mountain
Just 33 miles from the bustling city of Rochester is one of New York State's premier ski resorts, Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.
Skate indoors at Glens Falls
This indoor skating rink offers free public skating on various days and times throughout the fall and winter months.
Snowshoe at Minnewaska Park
Along with the views, winter snows bring great opportunities to snowshoe and cross-country ski. Horseback riding trails are also available.
Ski Windham Mountain
Located in the Northern Catskills, Windham Mountain is a family-friendly ski resort and adventure park with 54 trails, zip line and biking trails.
Ski Plattekill Mountain
Featuring 38 trails with a vertical drop of 1,100 feet, skiing options range from a gentle 2-mile beginner cruiser or a double-black diamond trail for the expert.
Splash it Up at Six Flags
The Lodge features a 38,00-sq ft. indoor water park with tube slides, lagoon with spray jets, warm water spa, more.
Go Skiing at Oak Mountain
Just an hour west of Utica, Oak Mountain offers Fun for the Entire Family including downhill Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing.
Ride a Fall Sky Ride
Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors on a scenic sky ride from the Comet Express chairlift to the summit of Bristol Mountain
Discover Legoland Theme Park
LEGOLAND® New York Resort invites you to “ride, climb, splash, and build your way through seven themed lands at the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination!”
See Nature at the Wild Center
Walk among the treetops of the Adirondack forest where you can view animals and nature in their natural setting.
'Light up the Night'
Fall and winter holiday fun come alive at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Peace, Love & Pumpkins is an enchanting walk-through Halloween experience through October 27.
Ride the Cliffside Coaster
The exciting Cliffside Mtn. Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg is the longest mountain roller coaster in the country.
Travel the Cayuga Wine Trail
Established in 1983, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is America’s longest running wine trail in the country.
Take the Lighthouse Boat Tour
Tour the H Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego, reach & explore the Harbor Lighthouse by boat, and see the famous LT-5 WW II Tugboat.
Visit Chautauqua this Fall
See brightly colored fall foliage while exploring trails and parks. Experience fall fishing on Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie. Tour unique cultural attractions & attend fall festivals to indulge in favorite seasonal treats.
Go with Angler’s Edge Outdoors
Team up with Captain Joe Srouji and Angler's Edge Outdoors (AEO) for the ultimate Niagara River charter fishing experience.
Explore Howe Caverns
Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S. and stays a pleasant 55 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
Tour the Genesee Village
See the State's largest 19th Century museum including a recreated historic village, the John L. Wehle Gallery & Genesee Country Nature Center...
Enjoy a Day of Comedy
The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations.
Hike the Pine Bush Preserve
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve near ALBANY is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Stop by Rivers Casino
The Rivers casino features up to 1,150 slot machines, gaming tables, exciting entertainment and restaurants.
Try your own Glass Making
Head to Corning and participate in a live glass blowing demonstration at the Corning Museum of Glass.
Rev it Up at Watkins Glen
One of the most historic and storied road courses in North America, "The Glen"? is now the modern day home to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ..
Splash at Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest Water Safari is the Adirondack's largest water theme park located in Old Forge.
Get Awed by the Falls
Get awed by the Falls! Niagara Falls is ideal for explorers, honeymooners, and those looking to experience a natural wonder known around the world.
Ride the Colonial Belle
Visit the Historic town of Fairport and hop aboard the Colonial Belle, the largest tour boat of its kind operating on the Erie Canal.
Tour Historic Boldt Castle
Take a refreshing boat ride to historic Boldt Castle, and Tour one of New York's most famous Attractions ..
Walk over the Hudson
See sweeping views of the Hudson Valley and river below as you course over the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the World..
Visit Beaver island Beach
This 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, an adjacent 80- slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and more...
See the Nature Center
The Greenburgh Nature Center has nature trails, live animals, and replica of a 6,000 year old Native American village.
Hike to Chittenango Falls
Chittenango Falls State Park features a spectacular 167-foot waterfall cascading over 400-million-year-old bedrock to flow under a scenic wooden bridge.
Play at Lake George Beach
Set on the southern shore of Lake George, this popular beach known as "Million Dollar Beach," offers lifeguards, showers and changing rooms, picnic areas with grills and of course, plenty of swimming.
Explore Historic Fort Ontario
Visit the only fort in the US that has served in all military conflicts beginning with the French & Indian War of 1754-63.
Go Rail Biking
Experience the wonders of the historic Ulster & Delaware Railroad as you pedal alongside the Esopus Creek.
Ski Holiday Mountain
Enjoy a mountain of fun at Holiday Mountain, 90 minutes from NYC in New York’s Sullivan
Catskills.
Explore the Cave of the Winds
Cave of the Winds will get up close and personal with one of the most powerful forces on Earth – Niagara Falls.
Skate at the Empire State Plaza
Besides featuring an ice rink, The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub.
Ski McCauley Mountain
Ski the summit at McCauley Mountain Ski Resort at an altitude of 2,200 feet, and WOW to the 633-foot vertical drop along with 21 exciting ski trails ..
Enjoy a Day of Comedy
The National Comedy Center is the United States’ official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations.
Visit Greek Peak year-round
Greek Peak Resort near the NY-PA border offers more than Great Skiing, it's also a Getaway for fun, excitement, great food & relaxation. (All Seasons)
Splash it Up indoors in Oswego
The new indoor water park in Oswego - the SPLASH Water Park - is the largest indoor water park in the region..
Ski Gore Mountain
Gore Mountain boasts 109 trails, 14 lifts and two luxurious high-speed quads to keep you out of lines and give you more time on the trails ..
Skate at the Olympic Center
The Lake Placid Olympic Center has a total of four ice surfaces – three indoor, one outdoor – for Lake Placid public skating,athlete training, and skating shows.
Take a Highland Sleigh Ride
Enjoy the fresh air and a 20-minute picturesque ride through the Highland Forest, which is also known as “The Adirondacks of Central New York.”
Ski Hunter Mountain
Located between Woodstock and Albany in the Northern Catskills region lies Hunter Mountain, which has become one of the Catskill's best four-season resorts.
Play at the STRONG Museum
The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive museum and home to the world's largest collection of historical play materials.
Take a Sleigh Ride at Circle B
Go dashing through the snow over fields and woods of the beautiful Adirondack forrest in a sleigh pulled by a team of Percheron Draft horses.
Ski Whiteface Mountain
Boasting the greatest vertical drop of any ski resort in the eastern U.S., Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid is one of the undisputed winter sports capitals of the world.
Get Snowmobiling Trail MAPS !!
While Upstate New York provides winter fun for every genre, snowmobiling is probably one of, if not the, most popular. And we have the trails to prove it!
Skate the Tim Horton Iceplex
This 176,000-square-foot Iceplex is one of North America’s premier large-scale tournament venues, hosting numerous hockey events throughout the calendar year with teams competing from all over North America.
Visit the NY State Museum
Albany's New York State Museum is a Fun Place to Visit and a Major Center for art, science, human and natural history.
Take the Family to Kissing Bridge
This full-service ski and snowboard resort features 36 snow-covered slopes that measure 1-1/4-miles wide and 700 acres of terrain served by nine lifts.
Skate the Buffalo State Ice Arena
Opened in 1991, this ice arena is the home rink for Buffalo State's men's and women's varsity hockey programs and also offers open skating, skate-n-shoot, and Learn-to-Skate programs and more...
Ski Labrador Mountain
Just 30 minutes south of Syracuse, Labrador Mountain is a family ski destination with more than 20 trails for beginner, intermediate to expert skiers.
Hike Letchworth Park in Winter
Renowned as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park is one of the most magnificent and scenic places in the eastern U.S. any time of the year ..
Go Family Skiing at HoliMont
HoliMont is North America’s largest private ski area devoted to family skiing adventures, featuring 700 vertical feet of wall-to-wall, top-to-bottom snow.
Ski Bristol Mountain
Just 33 miles from the bustling city of Rochester is one of New York State's premier ski resorts, Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.
Skate indoors at Glens Falls
This indoor skating rink offers free public skating on various days and times throughout the fall and winter months.
Snowshoe at Minnewaska Park
Along with the views, winter snows bring great opportunities to snowshoe and cross-country ski. Horseback riding trails are also available.
Ski Windham Mountain
Located in the Northern Catskills, Windham Mountain is a family-friendly ski resort and adventure park with 54 trails, zip line and biking trails.
Ski Plattekill Mountain
Featuring 38 trails with a vertical drop of 1,100 feet, skiing options range from a gentle 2-mile beginner cruiser or a double-black diamond trail for the expert.
Splash it Up at Six Flags
The Lodge features a 38,00-sq ft. indoor water park with tube slides, lagoon with spray jets, warm water spa, more.
Go Skiing at Oak Mountain
Just an hour west of Utica, Oak Mountain offers Fun for the Entire Family including downhill Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing.
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