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Catskills vs Lake Placid

Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.

Catskills, NYVSLake Placid, NY
4Courses4
0Bucket-list courses0
$55Avg green fee$87
$400/nightLodging from$600/night
5Restaurants5
3Bars4
1Late-night bars3
6Activities5
Summer, FallBest seasonSummer, Fall
ALB (60 min)Nearest airportSLK (15 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Catskills if you want lower green fees, more activities, or you're drawn to Northeast golf.

Choose Lake Placid if you want more nightlife, or you prefer Northeast golf.

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