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Move over bubbles, there's a new dining option in town. Eating in a gondola, right in the heart of the Adirondack mountains.

There are smaller towns all across the state that transform into a Hallmark Christmas movie to put you and the entire family in the holiday spirit and they are all worth the trip.

There is no place like Upstate New York in the winter. It is the most beautiful and even magical once the snow falls. There was a survey that landed two Upstate New York towns on the list as the prettiest to escape during winter months across the United States.

Upstate New York - it can be so gorgeous when the snow is on the ground.

Wanna take a thrilling mountain coaster ride while enjoying spectacular fall views? The cool thing is you control how fast you go on the longest mountain coaster in North America.

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created in 1980 to oversee the facilities associated with the Olympics. They continue to make sure the facilities are purposefully reimagined to keep the communities and mountains enticing. Now they are involved in making a new ride at Gore mountain, the largest in the state.

This home has gorgeous fall views and sits in the shadow of Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid. It's a new build that is just off the 16th golf fairway. It has an affiliation with all of the Whiteface Club Resort amenities. This home is steps away from the golf clubhouse with a restaurant. It has Lake Placid lakefront sandy beach, tennis courts, and two more restaurants. There is golf, tennis, a boat marina, and the sandy lakefront all included. Right outside the front door are cross-country ski trails and hiking. You could have this new-build house for just $1.3 million.

This sprawling twenty-three-acre property overlooks Lake Placid at Brewster Point. It is called the Adirondack Grand Lodge and has the most beautiful woodworking throughout this seven thousand square foot main house. There are multiple stone fireplaces and custom log work. There is also a guest house, a 5 slip boathouse along with an entertainment area above. There are an in-ground pool and multi-vehicle garage. Plus a two-story elevator if you don't feel like using the stairs. This property is one of the most dramatic and largest in the Lake Placid area. Take a look.

There is nothing like flying down snow or ice-covered hills when you are sledding. Wouldn't it be even cooler to speed down the longest toboggan chute in New York State? This isn't for the faint of heart. It's been in operation since the 1960s and it's only a two and a half-hour drive from the Capital Region.

If you are looking for some cool winter fun that isn't too far of a drive, check out the Cliffside Mountain Coaster in Lake Placid. It's fun for the whole family and open year-round. Here are the details.