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The holiday season is here and we're excited to share some of our favorite things to do in the joyous holiday season! Whether spending time with your family or your friends December is a great time to enjoy the company of others and make new traditions!
With only a month left to go in 2022 we put together a list of fun things to do throughout the holiday season! Whether it's cutting yourself down a Christmas tree with the family, or enjoying a lovely hot chocolate stroll with friends - there is so much Upstate has to offer this season.
Of course - it wouldn't be the holidays without shopping for loved ones, so scroll down to see some suggestions of our favorite places to visit and shop!
Christmas Tree Hunting
Finding the best Christmas tree for the family can be hard - but we're here to recommend some great local tree farms for you to explore!
Battenfeld & Son Wholesale Growers
856 NY-199, Red Hook, NY 12571 - (845) 758-8018
McDonough's Farm
28 Gilligan Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12061 - (518) 477-4841
Saltsman Christmas Tree Farm
214 NY-308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 - (845) 876-8801
Ellms Family Farm
448 Charlton Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 - (518) 884-8168
Bell's Christmas Trees
647 Mettacahonts Rd, Accord, NY 12404 - (845) 626-7849
Holiday Attractions
When it comes to exploring our lovely region there are so many things to do during the holiday season! We've highlighted some of these amazing attractions that have become iconic to our state as well as some new traditions to help support local communities and businesses. While some of these are seasonal, many are open beyond the holiday season!
Santa's Workshop, North Pole, NY
Polar Express Train Ride
321 Main Street Utica, NY 13501
https://adirondackrr.com/
The Downtown Albany Hot Chocolate Stroll
Downtown Albany, NY
https://www.downtownalbany.
Holiday Light Shows
Who doesn't love a good Christmas light show? While it can be really fun strolling through neighborhoods and looking at Christmas Light displays - we're lucky enough to have many wonderful places to view spectacular Christmas light tours and shows all throughout the state! We've highlighted some examples below!
Capital Holiday Lights in the Park
Washington Park entrance at Madison & New Scotland Ave
albanycapitalholidaylights.comHoliday Festival of Lights
Centennial Fountain, Canada Street, Lake George
visitlakegeorge.com/events/Village of Lights
Santa's Workshop, 324 Whiteface Memorial Hwy, Wilmington
northpoleny.com/village-of-Holiday Small Business Shopping
Lastly - as promised - we love to show our appreciation and love for other local and small businesses, so why not use them as your go-to this holiday shopping season to get things for your loved ones? Check out our list of some of our favorites below!
Vischer Ferry General Store
357 Riverview Rd, Vischer Ferry, NY 12148
https://www.
We hope you enjoy your holiday season and have many safe, and fun adventures! Feel free to share any new ideas with us!
Happy Holidays!
The Compas Team
