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Lake Placid vs Catskills

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.

Lake Placid, NYVSCatskills, NY
4Courses4
0Bucket-list courses0
$87Avg green fee$55
$600/nightLodging from$400/night
5Restaurants5
4Bars3
3Late-night bars1
5Activities6
Summer, FallBest seasonSummer, Fall
SLK (15 min)Nearest airportALB (60 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Lake Placid if you want more nightlife, or you're drawn to Northeast golf.

Choose Catskills if you want lower green fees, more activities, or you prefer Northeast golf.

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