Winter for Couples

It isn't a vacation without a little indulgence, right? Visit Adirondack Chocolates (formerly the Candy Man), a sweet Adirondack institution since 1977. A massive variety of sweet treats await and best of all, the drive to Lake Placid, along the Ausable River and past Whiteface Mountain, is truly stunning.

Holding hands and ice skating isn’t just for cute rom-coms! With a visit to the Olympic Oval in Lake Placid, you and your sweetheart can spend an afternoon or evening gleefully gliding around the same ice where Olympic dreams came true in 1980 and 1932. A little history, a lot of romance, the Olympic Skating Oval is also close to Lake Placid's tasty restaurants and charming shops.

Winter's chill can't stop you from enjoying a warm, cozy, and totally romantic outdoor meal. Perched on a deck overlooking beautiful Mirror Lake, snuggle up next to one of Top of the Park's outdoor fire pit tables for a memorable meal. The plates are small, so they are perfect for sharing!

Want to spend some time in the snowglobe-worthy scenery of the Adirondacks but don't really feel like schussing down a mountain? Try the trails at the Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center, where snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails wind through a variety of natural habitats. 40k of trails vary in length and difficulty, so this is the perfect spot for everything from a full day to an hour-long walk.

By day, The Wild Center is a fascinating, delightfully interactive place to learn about the natural wonders of the region. By night, the treetop Wild Walk and Forest Music path have been transformed by a new experience: Wild Lights! Explore the woods of The Wild Center surrounded by thousands of sparkling holiday lights for a beautiful, unique winter experience you'll want to visit again and again.