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    Central New York has no shortage of outdoor activities during the winter months. These are some of the best places to hike, snowshoe, ice skate, and more.

    Baltimore Woods Nature Center
    Where: 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus.
    More information: baltimorewoods.org.

    Beaver Lake Nature Center
    Where: 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/beaver-lake-nature-center.

    Camillus Erie Canal Park
    Where: 5750 Devoe Road, Camillus.
    More information: eriecanalcamillus.com.

    Camillus Ski Hill  
    Where: 401 Blackmore Road, Camillus.
    More information: camillusskihill.com.

    Clark Reservation State Park
    Where: 6105 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/clarkreservation.

    Clinton Square Ice Rink
    Where: 2 S. Clinton St., Syracuse.
    More information: syr.gov/Venues/Clinton-Square-Ice-Rink.

    Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center
    Where: 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
    More information: fourseasonsgolfandski.com.

    Great Swamp Conservancy
    Where: 8375 N. Main St., Canastota.
    More information: greatswampconservancy.org.

    Greek Peak Mountain Resort
    Where: 2000 Route 392, Cortland.
    More information: greekpeak.net.

    Green Lakes State Park
    Where: 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/172/details.aspx.

    Highland Forest
    Where: 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/highland-forest.

    John Dunn Ice Rink at Meachem Park
    Where: 121 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse.
    More information: syr.gov/Venues/John-Dunn-Ice-Rink.

    John F. Kennedy Civic Arena
    Where: 500 W. Embargo St., Rome
    More information: romenewyork.com/kennedy-arena.

    Labrador Hollow Unique Area
    Where: Labrador Road, Tully.
    More information: dec.ny.gov/lands/37070.html.

    Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain
    Where: 6935 Route 91, Truxton (Labrador Mountain). 1 Song Mountain Road, Tully (Song Mountain).
    More information: skicny.com.

    Lime Hollow Nature Center
    Where: 338 McLean Road, Cortland.
    More information: limehollow.org.

    Midstate Athletic Community Center
    Where: 5575 Meltzer Court, Cicero.
    More information: midstateny.org.

    Oneida Shores Park
    Where: 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/oneida-shores-park.

    Onondaga Lake Park
    Where: 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool.
    More information: onondagacountyparks.com/parks/onondaga-lake-park.

    Osceola Tug Hill Cross Country Ski Center
    Where: 1486 Osceola Road, Camden.
    More information: uxcski.com.

    Rogers Center
    Where: 2721 NY-80, Sherburne.
    More information: friendsofrogers.org.

    Selkirk Shores State Park
    Where: 7101 State Route 3, Pulaski.
    More information: parks.ny.gov/parks/84/details.aspx.

    Skaneateles Ski Club
    Where: 2995 State Route 174, Marietta.
    More information: skiskan.com.

    Sunnycrest Ice Rink
    Where: 698 Robinson St., Syracuse.
    More information: syr.gov/Venues/Sunnycrest-Park-Ice-Rink.

    SUNY Morrisville IcePlex
    Where: 105 Madison Road, Morrisville.
    More information: iceplex.morrisville.edu.

    Three Rivers Athletic Complex
    Where: 2725 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville.
    More information: threeriversathletics.org.

    William G. Allyn Ice Arena and Duke Schneider Ice Arena
    Where: 97 State St., Skaneateles.
    More information: skaneatelescommunitycenter.org/services/ice.

    Woods Valley Ski Area
    Where: 9100 Route 46, Westernville.
    More information: woodsvalleyskiarea.com.

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    Billy Beez
    Where: Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse.
    More information: billybeezus.com/location/destiny-usa.

    Central Rock Gym
    Where: 600 N. Franklin St., Syracuse.
    More information: centralrockgym.com/syracuse.

    Little Village Play
    Where: 119 W. Seneca St., Manlius.
    More information: littlevillagecny.com.

    My Gym
    Where: 3218 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.
    More information: mygym.com/syracuse.

    Playday
    Where: 4979 W. Taft Road, Liverpool.
    More information: playdaycny.com.

    Play Space
    Where: 100 North St., Suite 2, Auburn.
    More information: playspaceabc.com.

    Sky Zone
    Where: 3179 Erie Blvd E., Syracuse.
    More information: skyzone.com/syracuse.

    The Warrior Factory Syracuse
    Where: 170 Township Blvd., Suite 20, Camillus.
    More information: syracuse.thewarriorfactory.com.

    WonderWorks
    Where: Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse.
    More information: wonderworksonline.com/destiny.

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    DIVE INTO FUN
    Four indoor water parks you should visit this winter

    Central New York’s coldest days are upon us. Escape the chilly temperatures and immerse yourself in a tropical paradise (without leaving the state) at these indoor water parks. All are within three hours of Syracuse – and all have lodging available. They’re the perfect cure for the winter blues!

    Cascades Indoor Waterpark at Greek Peak Mountain Resort
    Offering a water park with four slides, a wave pool, and a basketball cove, plus 55 trails for skiing and snowboarding, Greek Peak is a great option for families looking for a mix of winter activities and tropical fun.
    Where: 2177 Clute Road, Cortland.
    More information: greekpeak.net/waterpark.

    Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
    If you’re in search of a day or weekend trip, check out Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark in Queensbury. Attractions include a treehouse, a lazy river, a raft ride, an area for body boarding, and an activity pool for younger kids.
    Where: 89 Six Flags Drive, Queensbury.
    More information: sixflagsgreatescapelodge.com/attractions/indoor-waterpark.

    Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort
    Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort is the newest option on this list (it opened at the end of June). It houses water slides, a splash pad, an activity pool, an arcade, and a restaurant – all spread across three levels.
    Where: 92 E. 1st St., Oswego.
    More information: splashindoorwaterpark.com.

    The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark
    Of course, we can’t forget about the state’s largest indoor water park, nestled in the Catskill Mountains. But the fun doesn’t stop there; the resort also offers a climbing wall, a zipline, a ropes course, and a 4D theater.
    Where: 555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello.
    More information: thekartrite.com.

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