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Slopeside accommodations range
from cozy inns to big resorts with
activities for children and spas to
rejuvenate the parents. Cross-country
trails, sleighrides, snowtubing parks
and zigzagging mountain coasters
extend the fun. In the Catskills,
the New York Zipline at Hunter
Mountain, the longest and highest in
North America, offers thrills for the
whole family with zips and canopy
tours from tame to wild. Yep; it’s
open year-round! 518/263-5580;
HunterMtn.com
Spend a merry weekend with Santa
at his North Pole, NY home nestled
on Whiteface Mountain in the
Adirondacks. With cheery elves, live
reindeer, storybook characters and
great entertainment, there’s holiday
fun for everyone at Santa’s Workshop.
518/946-2211; NorthPoleNY.com
Make a BIG Splash!
At Lake George, Six Flags Great
Escape Lodge’s giant indoor
waterpark has slides, lazy rivers,
simulated waves, and a special
“sun roof.” Snuggle up by the
crackling fireplace in the grand
two-story lobby. 518-792-3404;
sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com
Cascades Waterpark, at Greek Peak
Mountain Resort in the Finger Lakes,
boasts perfect 84° weather year round.
Enjoy over 500 feet of water slides, a
wave pool and lots of other splashy
fun. 800/955-2754; greekpeak.net
Long Island Aquarium,
Riverhead
BIG (and BUG)
Adventures
and baseball-themed Curious George
and Garfield videos. 888/425-5633;
baseballhalloffame.org
The Corning Museum of Glass,
another Finger Lakes gem, presents
glassblowing demonstrations, kidfriendly gallery tours and even
workshops where you can create
your own masterpiece. You can
learn just about everything there is
to know about glass art, history and
science. Bonus: Admission is free for
kids age 19 and under. 800/732-6845;
cmog.org
The Long Island Aquarium hosts
themed family sleepovers, like
“Butterflies and Bugs” in February
and “Penguins & Pajamas” in March.
longislandaquarium.com
Hop aboard holiday trains with
the Catskill Mountain Railroad
(schedule at catskillmtrailroad.com).
Families can board the Polar Express
via the Saratoga & North Creek
Railway or the Adirondack Scenic
Railroad at Utica’s Union Station.
adirondackrr.com
BIG Events
Howe Caverns,
Howes Cave
In Central New York, an elevator
takes you down to the geological
wonders of Howe Caverns. Voted a
Top 5 Northeast Family Attraction
by Disney’s Family Fun readers, it
features amazing rock formations
and boat rides on the underground
river that carved them. 518/296-8900;
howecaverns.com
Three floors of interactive exhibits at
the National Baseball Hall of Fame
in Cooperstown include the Sandlot
Kids Clubhouse—with fun activities
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points with older, more adventurous
kids. Lessons for every age and level,
plus on-site equipment rental, make
it easy to get started. See listings on
pages 9 to 11 and check out Ski Areas
of New York at skiandrideny.com for
information on ski areas and budgetfriendly packages. The 4th Graders
Ski and Ride Free Passport, good at
25 participating ski areas, makes
family outings more affordable
(www.44free.com). And remember,
January is Learn to Ski
and Snowboard Month.
Take advantage of
some of the great deals
at many New York State mountains.
From frosty winter carnivals to
almost-springtime maple syrup
festivals, our calendar’s filled with
jolly good fun. Celebrate the season
across the state—from Port Jefferson’s
Charles Dickens Festival on Long
Island, to Troy’s Victorian Stroll, to
winter carnivals at Lake George and
Saranac Lake. Take an 18th-century
Castle by Candlelight tour at Old Fort
Niagara in Youngstown. In March,
farms statewide host New York State
Maple Weekend festivals. Sweet!
Events are listed on page 26. For
information on family-friendly events,
attractions and accommodations
across New York, call 800/CALL-NYS
or visit iloveny.com
http://www.sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com
http://www.skiandrideny.com
http://www.greekpeak.net
http://www.44free.com
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org
http://www.longislandaquarium.com
http://www.catskillmtrailroad.com
http://www.cmog.org
http://www.adirondackrr.com
http://www.HunterMtn.com
http://www.NorthPoleNY.com
http://www.howecaverns.com
http://www.iloveny.com
http://www.iloveny.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Winter 2013/2014
ILNY Travel Guide - Winter 2013/2014
Contents
What's Hot This Winter
Family Fun
Downhill Skiing, Riding & Tubing
Cross-Country Skiing
Ski Centers Map
Snowshoeing
Winter Fishing
Snowmobiling
Shopping
Upstate Theater
Spring Adventures
Winter Events
ILNY Travel Guide - Winter 2013/2014
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