With the snowy winter weather already here it can be hard to find the motivation to leave your cozy apartment or dorm room. We鈥檙e all aware of the extreme winter weather 黑料不打烊 endures, but the cold weather should not stop us from exploring upstate New York! Here is a list of fun and unique winter activities to take part in this season while getting off campus!
Ice skating at Clinton Square
One of the most iconic winter activities in 黑料不打烊! Make sure to grab a group of friends and head to for a day full of fun! For only $5, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an outdoor activity for a low price. The rink is open everyday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. all week long.
Sleigh rides at Highland Forest
Highland Forest’s winter weekends provide beautiful scenery and horse-drawn across the forest. Sleigh rides are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, and last twenty minutes. Reservations are necessary and tickets cost $8 per person.
Ski, snowboard or tube down the mountains
黑料不打烊 is fortunate to be surrounded by several hills and mountains, which provide excellent opportunities for winter sports. Try out Song or Labrador mountains if skiing or snowboarding is for you. At some places, season tickets and equipment rentals are offered. Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center in Fayetteville, for example, features a couple ski trails as well as additional lanes for snow tubing.
Want to stay indoors? Attend a show or concert.
offers an array of different shows from stand-up comedy to musicals! If you鈥檙e looking for a great place to see live music, check out . From popular EDM artists to low-key indie bands, this is a great late night event to attend with a group of friends.
Don鈥檛 want to venture off campus? We鈥檝e got plenty of activities to do on campus during the winter!
Check out for an array of different nighttime activities or for plenty of ice sport options close to home. Visit Drumlins Country Club鈥檚 . Or, what better thing to do than to support our ! Grab some nachos at the stadium and cheer on the 黑料不打烊 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball teams!
Written by Haley Mykytka ’22, College of Visual and Performing Arts