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With Great Lake-effect snowstorms also come even greater winter events, and boy are our calendars filling up quite quickly! While 2020 may seem worlds away, there’s one event coming to New York that’s tickets go on sale December 1st — almost always selling out rapidly. Giving you the heads up on this marvelous out-of-town event, see why now’s the perfect time to start planning your adventure to the Ice Bar event out in Schuyler County!

Returning for yet another year after such great success, the Ice Bar event at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel is more than worth the drive from Erie County.
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Out along Seneca Lake's waterfront, the hotel hosts an outdoor winter event unlike any other in this area of New York.
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While the event may not be until January 30th, 31st, and February 1st of 2020, the tickets for the event go on sale December 1st, 2019 and boy do they sell out fast!
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This electric winter wonderland out along the lakefront features quite literally the coolest bar in town — a 25,000-pound work of art that's entirely made out of ice.
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It's not just the massive bar that's made out of ice though! Decorating the outdoor lakefront space, you'll find chairs, games, and photo opportunities all crafted out of ice.
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An event that adults get to share all to themselves, you'll have so much fun spoiling yourself with a weekend out of town in one of the Empire State's most scenic small towns.
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As toasty as you'll be able to stay outdoors with firepits set up to keep things cozy, you'll also find plenty of things happening inside like more drinks and small dishes being served, as well as live music going on.
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Adding the ultimate cherry on top of this already unforgettable event, the end of the night concludes with a mesmerizing fireworks display overhead that will make you feel like you're in a wintery dream.
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So, what're you waiting for? It's time to reserve yourself a spot at one of Western New York's most amazing winter events this year at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.
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To find out more about the Ice Bar event at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, click here and be sure to stay up to date by following their official Facebook page!

Tickets go on sale December 1st, 2019
2020 Dates: January 30th, 31st, and February 1st, 2020


Wondering what other marvelous events are happening around Western New York this winter? Then see how you can Visit Festival Of Lights, A Mesmerizing Christmas Display Near Buffalo With Thousands Of Glittering Lights!

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Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, 16 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, USA