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Upstate is THE Place for Skiing, Skating, Snowmobiling, Indoor Water Sliding & More
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Ski McCauley Mountain
The Adirondacks
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 ..
Kartrite Resort & Waterpark
The Catskills
Nestled in the historic Catskills region of Upstate NY, this family-friendly Monticello resort boasts 324 elegant rooms and suites in a lodge setting.
Ski Holiday Mountain
The Catskills
Enjoy a mountain of fun at Holiday Mountain, 90 minutes from NYC in New York’s Sullivan
Catskills.
Take a Highland Sleigh Ride
Central New York
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.”
Visit Greek Peak year-round
The Finger Lakes
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)
Peak'n Peak Ski Resort
Chautauqua-Allegany
In the Far Western Part of the State - Peek'n Peak Resort boasts 20+ groomed slopes, miles of cross-country trails, snowboarding, snowtubing, and equipment sales and rentals.
Have FUN at Dry Hill Ski Area
Thousand Islands
For family winter fun, you can’t beat the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area. Because it is smaller than your average ski resort, it is a great opportunity for winter lovers of all ages ..
Splash it Up indoors in Oswego
Thousand Islands
The new indoor water park in Oswego - the SPLASH Water Park - is the largest indoor water park in the region..
Go Snowmobiling in Old Forge
The Adirondacks
Known as the snowmobile capital of the East, the Adirondack’s Old Forge snowmobile trail system connects with all major snowmobile trail systems...
Skate at the Empire State Plaza
Capital-Saratoga
Besides featuring an ice rink, The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub.
Hike Letchworth Park in Winter
The Finger Lakes
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 ..
Ski Whiteface Mountain
The Adirondacks
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 !!
The Catskills
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!
Six Flags Indoor/Outdoor Park
The Adirondacks
Six Flags Amusement & Theme Park features more than 135 rides and attractions, including an indoor water park.
Ski Labrador Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Just 30 minutes south of Syracuse, Labrador Mountain is a family ski destination with more than 20 trails for beginner, intermediate to expert skiers.
Ski Bristol Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Just 33 miles from the bustling city of Rochester is one of New York State's premier ski resorts, Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.
Go Skiing at Oak Mountain
The Adirondacks
Just an hour west of Utica, Oak Mountain offers Fun for the Entire Family including downhill Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing.
Go Family Skiing at HoliMont
Chautauqua-Allegany
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 Song Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Open seven days a week and five nights, Song Mountain has 24 trails for all levels of skiers.
Ski Holiday Mountain
The Catskills
Enjoy a mountain of fun at Holiday Mountain, 90 minutes from NYC in New York’s Sullivan
Catskills.
Skate the Buffalo State Ice Arena
Niagara-Western NY
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...
Enjoy Adirondack Snowmobiling
The Adirondacks
With a combined 40+ years riding on the trails and tours that are offered every day, C+C offers a range of riding that is suited for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced rider.
Skate at the Olympic Center
The Adirondacks
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 the Family to Kissing Bridge
Niagara-Western NY
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.
Visit the Geneva Rec. Complex
The Finger Lakes
Owned and operated by the city of Geneva, the Geneva Recreation Complex serves as an indoor ice-skating rink offering hockey, figure skating and public skating during the colder weather (Oct. – March).
Ski Brantling Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Known for its family atmosphere, Brantling offers skiing and snowboarding on 9 slopes and trails serviced by five surface lifts; one T-bar and four handle tows.
Enjoy Royal Mountain
Capital-Saratoga
With more than 100 acres of property in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Royal Mountain Ski Resort features skiing, motorcycle hillclimbing, ATV and motocross racing.
Skate the Tim Horton Iceplex
The Finger Lakes
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.
Ski McCauley Mountain
The Adirondacks
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 ..
Kartrite Resort & Waterpark
The Catskills
Nestled in the historic Catskills region of Upstate NY, this family-friendly Monticello resort boasts 324 elegant rooms and suites in a lodge setting.
Ski Holiday Mountain
The Catskills
Enjoy a mountain of fun at Holiday Mountain, 90 minutes from NYC in New York’s Sullivan
Catskills.
Take a Highland Sleigh Ride
Central New York
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.”
Visit Greek Peak year-round
The Finger Lakes
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)
Peak'n Peak Ski Resort
Chautauqua-Allegany
In the Far Western Part of the State - Peek'n Peak Resort boasts 20+ groomed slopes, miles of cross-country trails, snowboarding, snowtubing, and equipment sales and rentals.
Have FUN at Dry Hill Ski Area
Thousand Islands
For family winter fun, you can’t beat the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area. Because it is smaller than your average ski resort, it is a great opportunity for winter lovers of all ages ..
Splash it Up indoors in Oswego
Thousand Islands
The new indoor water park in Oswego - the SPLASH Water Park - is the largest indoor water park in the region..
Go Snowmobiling in Old Forge
The Adirondacks
Known as the snowmobile capital of the East, the Adirondack’s Old Forge snowmobile trail system connects with all major snowmobile trail systems...
Skate at the Empire State Plaza
Capital-Saratoga
Besides featuring an ice rink, The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub.
Hike Letchworth Park in Winter
The Finger Lakes
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 ..
Ski Whiteface Mountain
The Adirondacks
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 !!
The Catskills
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!
Six Flags Indoor/Outdoor Park
The Adirondacks
Six Flags Amusement & Theme Park features more than 135 rides and attractions, including an indoor water park.
Ski Labrador Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Just 30 minutes south of Syracuse, Labrador Mountain is a family ski destination with more than 20 trails for beginner, intermediate to expert skiers.
Ski Bristol Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Just 33 miles from the bustling city of Rochester is one of New York State's premier ski resorts, Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.
Go Skiing at Oak Mountain
The Adirondacks
Just an hour west of Utica, Oak Mountain offers Fun for the Entire Family including downhill Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing.
Go Family Skiing at HoliMont
Chautauqua-Allegany
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 Song Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Open seven days a week and five nights, Song Mountain has 24 trails for all levels of skiers.
Ski Holiday Mountain
The Catskills
Enjoy a mountain of fun at Holiday Mountain, 90 minutes from NYC in New York’s Sullivan
Catskills.
Skate the Buffalo State Ice Arena
Niagara-Western NY
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...
Enjoy Adirondack Snowmobiling
The Adirondacks
With a combined 40+ years riding on the trails and tours that are offered every day, C+C offers a range of riding that is suited for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced rider.
Skate at the Olympic Center
The Adirondacks
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 the Family to Kissing Bridge
Niagara-Western NY
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.
Visit the Geneva Rec. Complex
The Finger Lakes
Owned and operated by the city of Geneva, the Geneva Recreation Complex serves as an indoor ice-skating rink offering hockey, figure skating and public skating during the colder weather (Oct. – March).
Ski Brantling Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Known for its family atmosphere, Brantling offers skiing and snowboarding on 9 slopes and trails serviced by five surface lifts; one T-bar and four handle tows.
Enjoy Royal Mountain
Capital-Saratoga
With more than 100 acres of property in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Royal Mountain Ski Resort features skiing, motorcycle hillclimbing, ATV and motocross racing.
Skate the Tim Horton Iceplex
The Finger Lakes
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.
Wow ! Just like the original site of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, Upstate NY remains THE place for passionate Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowboarding, and romantic Sleigh riding through the countryside .. Check Out the Winter Favorites -
With miles of fresh powder and groomed trails, glowing sunsets and snow covered mountains, Upstate is a Skier's paradise. And regardless of recreational interests, Winter is the perfect season to get outdoors and breathe in the fresh, crisp air .. But for those who prefer indoor fun - Upstate offers the warmth and excitement of Indoor water Parks as well !
Featured Getaways / Activity Planner
Come chill in the charming small towns of New York’s Sullivan Catskills.
Winter warriors and winterphobes will love the mix of cold-weather fun—
skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing— and indoor spas, yoga studios and
wellness retreats. The Catskill-icious food and beverage scene is
outstanding. And it’s all 90 minutes from NYC.
Explore the Winter trails and parks, and Lake Erie. Tour unique cultural attractions like Holidays at the Lodge, and the Jamestown Winter Festival and Holiday Parade around Christmas.
