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Poconos 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.

Poconos, PAVSLake Placid, NY
4Courses4
0Bucket-list courses0
$88Avg green fee$87
$400/nightLodging from$600/night
5Restaurants5
4Bars4
2Late-night bars3
6Activities5
Spring, Summer, FallBest seasonSummer, Fall
AVP (45 min)Nearest airportSLK (15 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Poconos if you want more activities, or you're drawn to Northeast golf.

Choose Lake Placid if you want lower green fees, or you prefer Northeast golf.

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