Enchanting Escape: New Winter Realms Coming to Upstate New York

Bye Bye Ice Castles. Hello Winter Realms.

The Ice Castles won't be back in Upstate New York this winter thanks to Mother Nature. A new Wintertainment Destination is coming.

The famous Ice Castles have been a huge hit in Lake George for several winters.  But the recent mild temperatures have cut the seasons short. Last year the Ice Castles were only open for less than two months.

Unfortunately, the weather for the past two years for all of the company's Ice Castles locations did not cooperate. Ice Castles in Lake George was unable to open until February.

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Winter Realms

This year, the Ice Castles are coming back to Lake George, in a different capacity. The company has created a new attraction that is less weather-dependent and even more enchanting and magical.

Winter Realms features dazzling lights, ice skating, a sculpture park, igloos, Santa's village, and a polar ice bar.

Discover an immersive winter wonderland where fairytale adventure lurks at every turn. Find yourself at Winter Realms, where arctic enchantment electrifies the air and lifelong memories crystalize before your eyes.

Opening Around Thanksgiving

Since Winter Realms doesn't rely on Mother Nature, it will open on Friday, November 24. Tickets for the new event will go on sale November 1 at winterrealms.com.