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Have Fun All Winter Long in Albany: Great Skiing Plus Outdoor & Indoor Attractions

Albany NY offers a wide variety of fun winter activities, whether you love spending a day on the slopes, prefer skiing or snowmobiling along forrested trails, or enjoy the many outdoor attractions and indoor activities that are perfect for the whole family. Get started on your winter adventure by checking out one of the local businesses below. 

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Albany's Indoor Rockgym
Albany, NY
Rock climbing is a full-body workout disguised as fun! We take the health and safety of our clients very seriously. We want to rea... [+More]
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Rocking Horse Ranch
Highland, NY
Rocking Horse Ranch is America's favorite family resort. Their all-inclusive packages feature accommodations, activities, entertai... [+More]
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The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Troy, NY
The Arts Center of the Capital Region engages people in the creative experience. We are the region's preeminent proponent of the a... [+More]
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McCauley Mountain Ski Area
Old Forge, NY
Skiing, snowboarding and more await at the family-friendly McCauley Mountain Ski Area in Old Forge, which offers all the excitemen... [+More]
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Far Shot Axe Throwing
Albany, NY
Have a unique experience and the time of your life at Far Shot Axe Throwing! Far Shot has the edge on hosting sharp parties - have... [+More]
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Rollarama Skating Center
Schenectady, NY
Rollarama offers indoor roller skating, inline, quad and speed rentals, full service snackbar, and inexpensive fun for all!... [+More]
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The Discovery Center at Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, NY
The Discovery Center at Albany Pine Bush Preserve is the gateway to the Pine Bush! Featuring various interactive exhibits, activit... [+More]
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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, NY
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve nestled between Albany and Schenectady is one of just 20 inland pine barren environments in the worl... [+More]
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The Relief Room
Malta, NY
The Relief Room is the first location of its kind in the Capital Region. They are a rage room facility where you can let loose and... [+More]
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Wintertime Wonderland
Schenectady, NY
Santa's Village, Candy Cane Alley, a life-size gingerbread house, a vendor market, and more - it truly is a Wintertime Wonderland!... [+More]
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Get Air Trampoline Park
Albany, NY
Visit Get Air Trampoline Park in Crossgates Mall and have a blast throughout the facility. The indoor trampoline park features wal... [+More]
Billy Beez in Crossgates
Billy Beez in Crossgates Mall
Albany, NY
Enjoy twisting slides, bouncing trampolines, intricate obstacle courses, a toddler area, and much more at Billy Beez, the ultimate... [+More]
D&B at Crossgates
Dave & Buster's in Crossgates Mall
Albany, NY
This family-friendly chain offers a sport-bar-style atmosphere for American food, arcade games, and more. It's the perfect place t... [+More]
Royal Mountain Ski Area
Caroga Lake, NY
Check out Royal Mountain Ski Area in Caroga Lake, just over an hour away from Albany, for skiing and more winter fun.... [+More]
Whiteface Mountain
Wilmington, NY
Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington is the Lake Placid Region's premier site for downhill skiing and snowboarding. Whiteface has the ... [+More]
Hunter Mountain
Hunter, NY
Slightly farther away from the Capital Region lies Hunter Mountain, with 320 acres of trails and a variety of terrain to challenge... [+More]
Ski Blandford
Blandford, MA
Featuring over 20 trails, Ski Blandford in Blandford, MA, is the perfect place to go skiing and snowboarding. The ski resort also ... [+More]
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Hancock, MA
Just over the border into Massachusetts lies Jiminy Peak, offering several advanced and expert trails, as well as private and grou... [+More]
West Mountain
Queensbury, NY
West Mountain in Queensbury, NY, is a year-round recreation destination offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing during winter an... [+More]
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Delmar, NY
The Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a living museum comprised of over 450 acres of fields, forests and wetlands. The... [+More]
Stratton Mountain Resort
Stratton Mountain, VT
Go skiing, snowboarding, or enjoy other winter fun at Stratton Mountain. Located in Vermont, Stratton is renowned for their snow a... [+More]
Killington Ski Resort
Killington, VT
Killington Ski Resort is the largest ski and snowboard resort in the east with over 3,000 acres within the boundary.... [+More]
Pico Mountain Ski Area
Mendon, VT
With more vertical drop than 80% of New England ski resorts, a terrain park, a classically styled base lodge, and great ticket dea... [+More]
Empire State Plaza Ice Rink
The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink is open for free outdoor ice skating each winter in Albany, NY.... [+More]
Bromley Mountain Ski Resort
Peru, VT
Ski Bromley, VT, New England's Best Family Resort! Bromley offers top skiing and snowboarding for a memorable ski vacation at grea... [+More]
Okemo Mountain Resort
Ludlow, VT
Travel to southern Vermont and enjoy excellent skiing on Okemo. This ski mountain resort offers 20 lifts, 632 acres of winter wond... [+More]
Stowe Mountain Resort
Stowe, VT
Stowe is a world-class mountain resort in the quintessential New England town consisting of two mountains, including the highest p... [+More]
Ski Butternut
Great Barrington, MA
Located in Great Barrington, MA, Ski Butternut is a ski resort offering over 20 trails, two terrain parks, a full-service ski and ... [+More]
Windham Mountain Resort
Windham, NY
Head south of Albany to Windham Mountain, offering a large variety of trails from easier ones to challenge the rookies, to extreme... [+More]
Swinburne Skating Rink
Albany, NY
Swinburne Skating Rink in Albany, NY, is an all weather protected skating rink. Open year round for city residents, the skating ri... [+More]
Otis Ridge Ski Area
Otis, MA
Otis Ridge Ski Area in Otis, MA, offers the perfect terrain for those who are looking to ski or snowboard during winter. The ski r... [+More]
Jay Peak Resort
Jay, VT
Jay Peak Resort offers a vertical drop of 2,153 feet, making it the eighth largest drop in New England and the fifth largest in Ve... [+More]
Plattekill Mountain
Roxbury, NY
Venture southwest of Albany for Catskills skiing or snowboarding! There are 38 trails in all - from beginner cruising trails all t... [+More]