Whether you’re looking to get out of the house and embrace the cold weather, or would rather stay indoors, we’ve got you covered with our annual Central New York winter activities guide:
Allyn Ice Arena
Offering: Ice skating.
📍 97 State St., Skaneateles, NY.
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
Offering: Snowshoeing and hiking.
📍 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus, NY.
Beaver Lake Nature Center
Offering: Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville, NY.
Camillus Ski Hill
Offering: Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.
📍 401 Blackmore Road, Camillus, NY.
Clark Reservation State Park
Offering: Snowshoeing and hiking.
📍 6105 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville.
Clinton Square Ice Rink
Offering: Ice skating.
📍 2 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY.
Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center
Offering: Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and lessons.
📍 8012 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY.
Great Swamp Conservancy
Offering: Cross-country skiiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 8375 N. Main St., Canastota, NY.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Offering: Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and lessons.
📍 2000 Route 392, Cortland, NY.
Green Lakes State Park
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville, NY.
Highland Forest
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, sledding, and sleigh rides.
📍 1254 Highland Park Road, Fabius, NY.
John Dunn Ice Rink at Meachem Park
Offering: Ice skating.
📍 121 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY.
Kennedy Arena
Offering: Ice skating.
📍 500 W. Embargo St., Rome, NY.
Labrador Hollow Unique Area
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 Labrador Road, Tully, NY.
Labrador Mountain and Song Mountain
Offering: Skiing, snowboarding, and lessons.
📍 6935 Route 91, Truxton, NY (Labrador Mountain); 1 Song Mountain Road, Tully, NY (Song Mountain).
Lime Hollow Nature Center
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 338 McLean Road, Cortland, NY.
Midstate Athletic Community Center
Offering: Ice skating and lessons.
📍 5575 Meltzer Ct., Cicero, NY.
Onondaga Lake Park
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and sledding.
📍 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool, NY.
Osceola Tug Hill Cross Country Ski Center
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and lessons.
📍 1486 Osceola Road, Camden, NY.
Oxbow Falls Park
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 6919 Oxbow Road, Canastota, NY.
Rogers Environmental Education Center
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 2721 NY-80, Sherburne, NY.
Selkirk Shores State Park
Offering: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.
📍 7101 State Route 3, Pulaski, NY.
Shove Park
Offering: Ice skating.
📍 1 Shove Park Drive, Camillus, NY.
Skaneateles Ski Club
Offering: Skiing, snowboarding, and lessons.
📍 2995 State Route 174, Marietta, NY.
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park
Offering: Cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
📍 3883 Stone Quarry Road, Cazenovia, NY.
Sunnycrest Ice Rink
Offering: Ice skating.
📍 698 Robinson St., Syracuse, NY.
SUNY Morrisville IcePlex
Offering: Ice skating.
📍 105 Madison Road, Morrisville, NY.
Three Rivers Athletic Complex
Offering: Ice skating and lessons.
📍 2725 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville, NY.
Offering: Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and lessons.
📍 9100 Route 46, Westernville, NY.
Indoor Play Spots
Are you looking for a place where your kids can release some of their pent-up energy—and stay warm in the process? Check out these Central New York destinations:
Billy Beez
📍 Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY.
Central Rock Gym
📍 600 N. Franklin St., Syracuse, NY.
Fun City Adventure Park
📍 4671 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse, NY.
Get Air Trampoline Park
📍 7687 Frontage Road #4, Cicero, NY.
Little Village Play
📍 119 W. Seneca St., Manlius, NY.
My Gym
📍 3218 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt, NY.
Playday
📍 4979 W. Taft Road, Liverpool, NY.
Play Space
📍 100 North St., Suite 2, Auburn, NY.
Sky Zone
📍 4155 Route 31, Clay, NY.
The Warrior Factory Syracuse
📍 170 Township Blvd., Suite 20, Camillus, NY.
WonderWorks
📍 Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY.
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.
📍 2177 Clute Road, Cortland, NY.
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.
📍 89 Six Flags Drive, Queensbury, NY.
Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort
Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort offers year-round water park fun. It houses water slides, a splash pad, an activity pool, an arcade, and a restaurant – all spread across three levels.
📍 92 E. 1st St., Oswego, NY.
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.
📍 555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello, NY.
Looking for more ways to keep the family entertained? Click here for a full lineup of can’t-miss upcoming events in CNY.
