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Bryant Park is home to the city's only FREE ice skating rink, plus plenty of other seasonal fun in the Bank of American Winter Village. Photo by Jody Mercier
9 Best Ice Skating Rinks in NYC for Kids and Families
Take a spin on one of NYC's beautiful outdoor ice skating rinks.
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Chinese Lunar New Year Celebrations in NYC
Ring in the Year of the Ox online from home or at one of these local events.
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Winter Sports for NYC Kids

Bryant Park is home to the city's only FREE ice skating rink, plus plenty of other seasonal fun in the Bank of American Winter Village. Photo by Jody Mercier
9 Best Ice Skating Rinks in NYC for Kids and Families
Take a spin on one of NYC's beautiful outdoor ice skating rinks. READ MORE 
Central Park has some great hills for a fast ride. Photo by Jody Mercier
Best Sledding Hills in NYC
Hit these neighborhood hills across the five boroughs when the snow falls. READ MORE 
Mount Peter is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley just a short drive away from the NY-NJ metro area.
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Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide
Find great family slopes, tubing, and boarding spots all around the country with our kid-friendly...READ MORE 

Winter Getaways from NYC

See the larger-than-life sculptures, like Robert Ressler's  'Baruch Ashem' (above), at the Grounds for Sculpture in a whole new season now that it's added winter hours. Photo by Matt Yao/courtesy of the venue
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The 30-foot high Lake Placid Toboggan Chute sends riders down an ice-covered slide onto frozen Mirror Lake.
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Cross-country skiing is easily accessible from NYC.
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Cozy Winter Eats in NYC

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