46 Things to Do in the Adirondacks in Winter

1. Go downhill skiing at one of the many large ski resorts
2. Come prepared and experience winter camping
3. Cross-country ski near a quiet, frozen lake
4. Sing Christmas carols by an outdoor bonfire
5. Go snowshoeing up a mountain trail
6. Ice skate on frozen Mirror Lake in Lake Placid
7. Participate in a winter sports race
8. Visit the small towns of the Adirondacks during the holidays and see the lights and Main Street window displays
9. Visit the North Pole and say hi to Santa!
10. Dash through the snow on a horse-drawn sleigh to a speakeasy dinner
11. Après ski at a local Adirondack brewery
12. Find a yummy hot soup to warm up with at area restaurants
13. Brave the cold temperatures and watch New Years' Eve fireworks
14. See the ice palace at Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
15. Rent a cozy cabin and hang by the fireplace
16. Challenge your friends to a snowball fight on the lawn of your hotel
17. Build a snowman that will greet others as they approach a trailhead
18. Visit the Olympic sites in Lake Placid
19. Rip through the woods on a snowmobile... BRRAAPPP
20. Snuggle by a campfire in an Adirondack chair
21. Relax and rejuvenate at a day spa
22. Stay at a hotel with a hot tub and soak those sore skiing muscles
23. Take on the challenge of ice climbing (experienced guides available)
24. Grab a seat in a dog sled and go for a ride
25. Play in a hockey tournament in Tupper Lake
26. Zoom onto Mirror Lake on a wooden toboggan
27. Enjoy winter-inspired cocktails at an ice bar in Lake George
28. Accept that friendly dare and take a polar plunge during the Lake George Winter Carnival
29. Try catching a fish while ice-fishing on a frozen lake
30. Support local businesses in Adirondack small towns and do some holiday shopping in a gift shop
31. Have fun at one of many Adirondack winter carnivals
32. Go snow tubing at Titus Mountain in Malone or Tubby Tubes in Lake Luzerne
33. Sip cocktails by a cozy lodge fireplace
34. Visit the Star Trek Original Series set in Fort Ticonderoga
35. Try an Adirondack restaurant you've never eaten at before
36. Check out one of many ice bars in the Lake George area
37. Attend the ECAC Men's Hockey Championship in Lake Placid
38. Try your hand at curling at the Saranac Lake Civic Center
39. Enjoy the heated waters of Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark near Lake George
40. Put your brain to the test and try to escape from an Escape Room in Plattsburgh
41. Attend the Brew-Ski in Tupper Lake
42. Strap some micro-spikes on your boots and go hiking at High Falls Gorge to see some frozen waterfalls
43. Visit the Adirondack Coast for a winter wine tour
44. Learn about Adirondack wildlife at The Wild Center in Tupper Lake
45. Find a good snowy hill and go sledding for the afternoon
46. Cuddle up in a cozy hotel bed and watch movies all day while the snow falls outside

See Also:

• 46 Things to Do in the Spring
• 46 Things to Do in the Summer
• 46 Things to Do in the Fall