Looking to have some fun this winter in the Lake Champlain Region, but don't know where to start? Check out this list of 40 things to do this winter in our region's communities! From snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to shopping and dining, there's bound to be a bunch of activities meant for you!
1. Take an icy tour to see the natural ice sculptures or go for a snowshoe at Ausable Chasm.
2. Warm up by snowshoeing to a firetower, from Belfry Mountain to Poke-o-Mooshine.
3. Snowshoe to a summit-perched lean-to on Blueberry Hill.
4. Grab a drink at a brewery or distillery.
5. Go climbing at The Crux, a cozy climbing gym in Willsboro.
6. Attend a winter Champlain Area Trails (CATS) event or guided snowshoe.
7. Enjoy a cozy farm to table meal at the Deer’s Head Inn or Essex Inn.
8. Try your own CATS hike! Lonely Hill in Lewis is perfect snowshoe in the winter.
9. Bring your sled or tube to the slopes of Ballard Park in Westport.
10. Catch a local event! There are always concerts, shows, and live entertainment happenings.
11. Drop lines and go ice fishing on a small pond. Check out Lincoln Pond or Long Pond!
12. Cross-country ski or snowshoe in the largest undeveloped tract of land along Lake Champlain.
13. Cross-country ski a CATS trail! Try Sophie's Lair in Willsboro.
14. Wonder at the four floors of holiday decor at Ticonderoga Hancock House Festival of Trees.
15. Go on a historical building walk in Port Henry.
16. Ride your fat-tire bike on the trail system in Elizabethtown.
17. Celebrate the season at a winter carnival in one of the region’s communities.
18. Explore downtowns and shop locally.
19. Pick out your family’s Christmas tree!
20. Check out an event at Fort Ticonderoga.
21. Grab some fresh bread at a bakery, like the new Trigo!
22. Go winter birding! Head to places like Crown Point State Historic Park or Wickham Marsh.
23. Shop locally-made crafts for Christmas gifts.
24. Find an event for you during the 15th Annual Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas.
25. Take a tour of the region’s ice skating rinks.
26. Stay in a cozy cottage, historic hotel, or welcoming bed and breakfast.
27. Warm up with hot cocoa or coffee at a local cafe.
28. Catch a film or some live music at the historic Whallonsburg Grange.
29. Learn about Champ and see our region’s famous lake monster’s sculptures, signs, and effect on the area.
30. Enjoy the area’s history at local heritage museums.
31. Head inside to an art gallery after some outdoor adventures.
32. Ring in the New Year at one of many community events across the region.
33. Ride your snowmobile on the trail network connecting Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Moriah, and Schroon Lake.
34. Go on a small game hunting trip.
35. See outdoor artistic sculptures.
36. Walk the ruins of two lakeside forts from the 1700’s at Crown Point State Historic Park.
37. Check out the tree lighting and tractor parade during Christmas in the Boro.
38. Know before you go, and prepare ahead of time for your winter outdoor adventures.
39. Download the Lake Champlain Region Visitor’s Guide!
40. Visit the Lake Champlain Visitor’s Center!
Plan a trip to the Lake Champlain Region this winter, and see how many of these to-dos you can do!
