Best New York State Winter Resorts

High Peaks is a well-appointed resort in charming Lake Placid that blends seamlessly into its environs and attracts travelers for its walkable surroundings and proximity to winter adventures. With a spa, salon, and restaurant, the resort offers everything you could want from a cozy respite after a day in the snow. Its restaurant, Dancing Bears, serves everything from pizza and bar food to salads and entrées, plus craft beer and cocktails. It also has one of the town’s buzziest après-ski scenes.

High Peaks provides guests with sparkling wine upon arrival, and you can sip on complimentary seasonal refreshments in the lobby throughout your stay. Activities include family movie nights, s’more toastings, and yoga classes. The resort is dog-friendly and provides your furry friend with some great amenities, including a bandanna, bowls, and dog bed. There are also plenty of pet-friendly trails for snowshoeing and hiking nearby.

Accommodations are available in a variety of categories, from the classic king and double queen rooms to larger suites. Many of High Peak’s rooms have wooden headboards, contemporary furnishings, nature-inspired artwork, and European-style bathrooms. Waterfront rooms are worth the splurge for their additional luxuries and mesmerizing lake views.

Nestled in a sleepy river valley with access to 600 acres of private land, this elegant 12-room lodge emanates splendor. Sophisticated, minimalist decor in each room complements dramatic mountain views. Down duvets, Sferra linens, and Malin & Goetz toiletries come standard, with some suites offering clawfoot bathtubs and glimmering views of the Willowemoc Valley and creek.

Culinary artisan Eric Leveillee crafts award-winning cuisine that aims to link meals and tell a cumulative story over the length of your stay. The hotel’s dining room has large windows and is a chic place to take in a meal. Should you venture into the charming town of Livingston Manor for dinner, be sure to stop by The Walk In. This vintage-style restaurant brings a taste of the south to the Catskills, with unique buttermilk biscuit creations that are a favorite among DeBruce guests.

You don't need to fly south for the winter to enjoy sun-soaked cabanas and warm waters. Just book a stay at the budget-friendly Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark. This sprawling property’s water park is kept at a toasty 84 degrees, so families can enjoy its thrilling waterslides and adventures all year long. FlowRider lessons surrounded by snowcapped mountains, the relaxing Affinity Springs, and shallow lagoons are just some of the attractions that make this a perfect winter getaway for families of all sizes.

The resort also boasts a ropes course and a stellar arcade and is adjacent to Resorts World Catskills’ casino. Dine at seven on-site bars and restaurants that serve tasty classics like Brooklyn-style pizza and fresh Caesar salad before retiring to a spacious suite with plush mattresses, contemporary furnishings, and playful decor. Guest rooms at the Kartrite sleep a minimum of four guests.

Dramatic dining rooms, grand fireplaces, and stunning parlors await at the Inns of Aurora, a stately set of homes—including one that was the private residence of New York Times cofounder E.B. Morgan—in a historic Finger Lakes village. Today, the Inns offer a romantic vacation for canoodling couples who enjoy the finer things in life, like farm-to-table dining, top-notch concierge service, and activities that range from campfire s'mores to painting classes and coffee tastings.

During chillier months, snowshoes, snowman-making kits, sleds, and toboggans are available. Cozy up to your partner while wrapped in luxurious Frette linens, steal some kisses by the fire pit, and unwind together at the holistic on-site spa. Plan your dates right and you can attend the annual It's a Wonderful Life Festival in nearby Seneca Falls, said to be the inspiration for the iconic film Bedford Falls. Special screenings and presentations are just some of the nostalgic activities you can enjoy at this magical event. And if you're tying the knot, the Inns of Aurora is the perfect venue for a storybook wedding.

Lake Placid Lodge is a secluded winter destination near Lake Placid, one of America's best places for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and just sitting fireside while snow falls softly outside. No wonder the town was once a gathering place for Boston and New York magnates like the Carnegies, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts. Today, Lake Placid Lodge can be spotted on season two of HBO's “Succession.”

Nestled amid rocky summits that are the preserve of white-tailed deer and scenic hiking trails, Lake Placid Lodge has a long history as one of the best resorts in the country, with unmatched amenities, superior service, and rustic Adirondack-inspired suites. With secluded cabins, stone fireplaces, towering hand-carved wooden beds, and a wood-topped bar where you can sample local spirits, this lodge will impress even the most discerning luxury travelers.

At Eastwind, in the ski town of Windham, you can commune with nature in even the severest of winter weather. Minimalist, A-frame Lushna cabins offer an elevated glamping experience, but our recommendation is to book well in advance to secure the stylish, Scandinavian-inspired Lushna suite, which is adorned with rustic-chic furnishings and muted decor. With a private patio, fire pit, lofted queen bed, and pull-out couch, the well-insulated suite is the perfect place to wrap yourself in a warm cocoon of blankets and revel in Windham's wintry surroundings.

Eastwind’s handsome Bunkhouse Lounge serves up hand-shaken cocktails and local beers and acts as a communal gathering spot (it also has puzzles for guests to tackle). Just down Route 23, the Windham Local features great grub, and the authentic French bakery La Patisserie Normande offers freshly baked treats like sugar-crusted croissants and crumb-topped muffins. Paired with a steaming cup of coffee, they’re totally worth the short drive into town.

Just 90 miles north of New York City, the sprawling Mohonk Mountain House overlooks a private glacial lake and offers spectacular views of the expansive Hudson Valley. The hotel has been family owned and operated since 1869, and its vintage rooms transport guests to a bygone era. Suites are carefully maintained to preserve their original architecture and character. Each room is furnished with antique-style decor, and the rooms’ various sizes and setups can accommodate everyone from solo travelers to families.

Mohonk Mountain House offers a bevy of winter activities. Highlights include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on 30 miles of groomed trails. After a workout, you can relax in the indoor pool, rejuvenating spa, or an open-air pavilion where you can warm up in front of a towering 39-foot stone fireplace. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily, and meals feature locally sourced ingredients. The resort even has an old-fashioned soda fountain where you can sip on lattes, milkshakes, egg creams, malts, and more.

A AAA Four Diamond hotel and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa is an oasis of tranquility on the shores of Mirror Lake in the Adirondack Mountains. Its award-winning spa makes it the destination of choice for those planning a wellness retreat. Treatments range from maple sugar body scrubs, CBD pedicures, and massages to reflexology and Reiki. The sophisticated spa's facilities include salt rooms, a Vichy shower, and a heated indoor pool. The inn also boasts a fitness center, indoor lap pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi.

When you're not indulging in a massage or taking part in a private yoga class, you can explore the area with the resort's complimentary snowshoes. You can also visit Lake Placid's Winter Olympics sites and even sign up for a ski session with two-time Olympic medallist Andrew Weibrecht. In the evening, take your pick of two acclaimed restaurants, each offering farm-to-table cuisine, innovative cocktails, and local craft beers. Suites outfitted in contemporary Adirondack furnishings spoil with working fireplaces and relaxing jetted tubs. Most also have balconies with inspirational lake views.