If you are looking for a thrill ride this winter then you are going to want to head to Lake Placid and do some serious sledding. It's just two-and-a-half hours from the Capital Region to the Toboggan Chute, the longest in New York state!
It's winter, and spending a weekend or maybe an extended weekend relaxing somewhere other than home that's not far from the Binghamton area would be a nice getaway.