Amazing things to see and experience in winter New York
In winter, there are many things to do to enjoy the atmosphere and get in the holiday spirit. New York is a state that has its own unique charm and can convey a unique mood in every season.
In the winter, New York offers tourists and visitors alike many options for relaxing and exploring the city. 101.5 WPDH tells what to see and try in the Big Apple in winter.
Ice volcano
In Letchworth State Park, in front of the Glen Iris Inn, there is a fountain that has existed since 1860. It collects water all year round, but with the onset of frost it turns into a magical ice volcano. Thus, in 2015, it reached a height of 50 feet. To take a photo in front of the fountain and see this "volcano", people travel kilometers of roads across the country.
Coolest Carnival
This is the loudest winter festival in upstate New York. It has been held since 1897 every year in February on Saranac Lake. This carnival lasts for 10 days, and during this time you can see parades, fireworks, performances, sports competitions, and many other entertainments, including the carnival culmination - the frying pan toss and fireworks.
Ice Castles
Festival Commons takes place in Charles R. Wood Park. It is a winter festival in New York City that presents incredible ice castles that are handcrafted over 8 weeks with over 25 million pounds of ice. They are all illuminated and consist of tunnels, caves, slides, and fountains.
Running through the snow
The Adirondacks is a mountain range in northeastern New York that offers tourists lantern-lit sleigh rides. Here, you can ride along mountain trails past the shores of Lake Clear and see the snow-covered forest. You can also stay in a secluded chalet with a private fireplace and enjoy a 1920s-style speakeasy dinner.
Festival of Lights
This is the longest-running winter festival of lights, which takes place just a few hours from downtown New York City. It illuminates Niagara Falls and offers walks in lighted parks. This festival is absolutely free, but those who wish to attend can make a donation for its development.
Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride
Up to 8 passengers at a time can ride the Cloudsplitter Gondola to the top of New York City.It's a 5-minute ride through the air at Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid. It takes you from the main base lodge to the top of Little Whiteface. During this trip, tourists can enjoy views of mountains, trails, cliffs, and forests.
Cave of the Winds at Niagara Falls
The Cave of the Winds in Niagara Falls is a special place in New York City that will take you down 175 feet into the Niagara Gorge and then lead you to wooden walkways that lead to the Hurricane Deck. Here you can see particularly tranquil views and conditions similar to a tropical storm. You can learn more about the offers on the official website of Niagara Falls State Park.
Olympic skiing
In Lake Placid, travelers can glide along the trails of past Olympians. This particular place had the privilege of hosting two Winter Olympics, first in 1932 and then again in 1980. You can learn more on the official website of Lake Placid.
Zipline through the snowy mountains of New York
This is the highest, longest and fastest zipline through the snowy mountains of New York. Canopy Tours offers Sky Rider - an extreme tour in North America, which is the 2nd largest in the world. Not every tourist can dare to do it. Here you can fly almost 5 miles of zip lines at speeds up to 50 miles per hour at an altitude of 600 feet from the ground.
Dog sledding
This is a long-standing Adirondack tradition that has been going on since 1910. Here you can go dog sledding across Lake Mirror or through the Adirondack Wilderness. Some tours can be found along Main Street in Lake Placid during the winter season.
Wild lights in Tupper Lake
Here you can spend the night watching the living forest in the Adirondacks, which is illuminated by lights. Thousands of lights transform the Wild Center campus into a real fairy-tale place where it's fun to walk, watch and listen to music. It's an incredible experience worth living.
The longest toboggan run
A real Olympic ski jump will be waiting for tourists on the longest chute in New York. The old Olympic ski jump in Lake Placid was rebuilt in 2016 into a new toboggan run that sends you up to 1000 feet into Lake Mirror.
Rockefeller Christmas tree
At least once in your life, you should see the incredible Christmas tree, which has already become one of the symbols of winter New York. You can also go ice skating around Rockefeller Center.
