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Lake Placid vs Poconos

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, NYVSPoconos, PA
4Courses4
0Bucket-list courses0
$87Avg green fee$88
$600/nightLodging from$400/night
5Restaurants5
4Bars4
3Late-night bars2
5Activities6
Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
SLK (15 min)Nearest airportAVP (45 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Lake Placid if you want lower green fees, or you're drawn to Northeast golf.

Choose Poconos if you want more activities, or you prefer Northeast golf.

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