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Latest Travel Tips -
• Get up-to-date Snow Reports at www.SkiCentral.com.
• As of January 2023, protective face coverings are no longer mandatory.
• Mask Wearing is recommended when taking public transportation.
Find 16 Great Weekend Getaways this Winter
Region: All Regions
WellandGood.com and Francesca Krempa outline 16 of the Best Weekend Getaways you can take this Winter (image - Getty images/Wmaster890)
Rent-n-Ride Snowmobiles in Chautauqua County
Region: Chautauqua-Allegany
Why not try your hand at snowmobiling? You can choose from Chautauqua Lake snowmobile rentals or guided tours, and select the best trail based on your skill.
Experience 22 Exciting Winter Activities in Lake George
Region: The Adirondacks
Isabelle at dominicanabroad.com describes a host of fun-filled Things to Do outdoors as well as indoors at this popular Vacation Spot in the Adirondacks.
Visit the Top 10 Award-winning Wineries in the Finger Lakes
Region: The Finger Lakes
From over 100 contenders, Wine afficianado Peter Bartunias of SeeNewYorkwithUs.com ranks the top 10 Best Wineries in the Finger Lakes ..
Here are 30 Great Reasons to Visit the City of Utica
Region: Central New York
Lisa and Jermaine of travellens.com outline some of the Best Things to See and Do in this historic, hip, and picturesque City.
Go Skiing at 11 of the Best Ski Slopes in Upstate NY
Region: All Regions
Check it Out ! Big Chuck from CNYnews.com says 'The Mountains are Calling You to These 11 Great NY Ski Slopes' ..
Read a Skier's Gulde to the Catskills and Hudson Valley
Region: The Catskills
Rebecca Firkser of Redcottageinc.com says "Nothing says 'Winter' quite like a weekend near a mountain, especially in Upstate NY ..
Winter Fun continues with 'On the Canals' in 2023 !
Region: All Regions
Exciting 2023 Erie Canal Adventures include First Day Hikes, Snowshoeing, Creative Painting Sessions .. plus More to Come !!
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 !
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.
A New Glamping Resort in the Catskills has Luxury Galore
Region: The Catskills
Lydia Price of TravelandLiesure.com reviewed AutoCamp Catskills, which just opened 6/2022. It offers Cabin, Tent & Airstream rentals on 37 acres in West Saugerties, NY. (Photo, Matt Kisiday)
Try these 15 Outstanding Restaurants in Watkins Glen
Region: The Finger Lakes
Max Marvelous at radicalfire.com writes about some of the best restaurants to dine at in this Nascar raceway & waterfall town at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.
The 15 Best Things to do in Syracuse with the Kids
Region: Central New York
Besides Going to Syracuse around the Holidays, travellens.com's Blake Walsh outlines FUN THINGS to do no matter when you decide to Visit.
This Mountain May Just Be New York's Best-kept Ski Secret
Region: The Adirondacks
Allison Fox of Travelandleisure.com describes the three main peaks: Little Whiteface, Big Whiteface, and Lookout Mountain. (Ezera Shaw, Getty images)
Plan an Exciting Family Skiing Adventure
Region: All Regions
Wanderingwagars.com reports on the Top 10 (out of 43) Upstate Ski Resorts that are ideal for the family.
Visit 37 of the Best Finger Lakes Wineries in '23
Region: The Finger Lakes
Erie Stub at dominicanabroad.com includes some of the best wine-tasting experiences arranged by lake areas in the Finger Lakes.
These are 10 of the Best Winter Vacation Spots
Region: All Regions
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
Explore 24 Must Do Activities in the Finger Lakes
Region: The Finger Lakes
Mikkel Woodruff of adimesaved.com describes appealing Must-do activities in the Finger Lakes, beginning with the Corning Museum of Glass ..
Get into Birdwatching and Bird Training 101
Region: All Regions
Birds are clever, beautiful, and can be quite elusive. But no matter where you live, birding is a hobby that you can get into. Let Teresa Siqueira show you how.
Stop by Wineries & Hotels on the Hudson Valley Wine Trail
Region: Hudson Valley
Winetraveler.com presents top Wineries & Hotels interspersed between the rolling farmlands and impressive mountains of the Hudson Valley.
Welcome to the 'Gorgeous' Falls in Ithaca
Region: The Finger Lakes
Enjoy the natural beauty, delicious culinary creations, exciting culture, and collegiate surroundings in one of Upstate's most vibrant communities..
Skiing is Topnotch at NY's Gore Mountain
Region: The Adirondacks
Karen Rubin at theislandnow.com recounts a detailed blog about the pleasures of Skiing at Gore Mountain during the Covid Season.
Enjoy a Favorite Beverage at these Unique Upstate locations
Region: All Regions
Travelawaits.com and Robin Catalano take you to some of the Best out-of-the-way breweries, distilleries, wineries & cideries in Upstate NY.
How To Plan An Awesome Ski Trip With the Kids
Region: The Adirondacks
The wanderingwagars.com helps to make your skiing vacation with the kids a success, including activities, food, places to travel, and more ..
New Fishing Rules went into effect last Spring ..
Region: All Regions
According to 1045theTeam.com, NY State has implemented NEW fresh water fishing regulations that protect against overharvesting.
Space.com helps you identify Stars in the Evening Sky
Region: All Regions
Ever wonder what stars and planets are in the night sky? Stars.com helps you identify the brightest ones along with planets & constellations.
Designation of the Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary continues
Region: Thousand Islands
The Nation's 16th. Marine Sanctuary - the 1,700 sq. mile Eastern Lake Ontario Marine Sanctuary - may become a reality in early '23 ..
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Syracuse City Ballet Presents Prokofiev's "Cinderella"
Syracuse City Ballet Presents Prokofiev's "Cinderella"
Location: Syracuse, NY
Tackle McCauley Mountain - and Conquer the Summit
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 ..
From Beginner to Expert - Check Out 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.
Journey to the Underground Wonders at Howe Caverns
Central New York
Howe Caverns is the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S. and stays a pleasant 55 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
Enjoy an American first along the Cayuga Wine Trail
The Finger Lakes
Established in 1983, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is America’s longest running wine trail in the country.
The National Comedy Center is filled with Fun & Laughs
Chautauqua-Allegany
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.
Ski Whiteface Mountain - the Undisputed Best in Lake Placid
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.
For a FUN time, visit the Rivers Casino in Schenectady
Capital-Saratoga
The Rivers casino features up to 1,150 slot machines, gaming tables, exciting entertainment and restaurants.
Check out the Genesee Country Village & Museum ..
The Finger Lakes
See the State's largest 19th Century museum including a recreated historic village, the John L. Wehle Gallery & Genesee Country Nature Center...
Get the Latest NY State Snowmobile TRAIL MAP !
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!
Make your Own at the Corning Museum of Glass
The Finger Lakes
Head to Ithaca and participate in a live glass blowing demonstration at the Corning Museum of Glass.
Get Really Close to the Falls at Cave of the Winds
Niagara-Western NY
Cave of the Winds will get up close and personal with one of the most powerful forces on Earth – Niagara Falls.
Stay Where You Play at the Indoor Water Park
The Adirondacks
The Lodge features a 38,00-sq ft. indoor water park with tube slides, lagoon with spray jets, warm water spa, more.
Ski Labrador Mountain only 30 minutes from Syracuse !
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.
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.
See Letchworth, the "Grand Canyon of the East," 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 ..
Find a Prehistoric Mastodon at The NY State Museum
Capital-Saratoga
Albany's New York State Museum is a Fun Place to Visit and a Major Center for art, science, human and natural history.
