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By Ngoc Huynh | nhuynh@nyup.com

Chill and have a drink, takes on a whole new meaning when you're lounging at an ice bar. Although the world’s first permanent ice bar began in Sweden, there are options here in Upstate New York. Keep in mind, it's weather dependent so you might want to call first if the temperatures are slightly warmer than usual this winter.

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Glacier Ice Bar & Lounge

Where: The Sagamore Resort, 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing

When: 4-10 p.m. Jan. 26; 12-10 p.m. Jan. 27; and 12-4 p.m. Jan. 28

Cost: Free admission

See 18,000 pounds of ice transform into a swanky lounge in the Adirondacks. You can order from the Ice Bar menu for cocktails and food. If you get too cold, step inside the resort and warm up next to the fireplace at Caldwell's Lounge. There's also a special overnight package called Fire & Ice which includes 15 percent off rooms, two drink tickets, and breakfast each morning. More info on the overnight package, here.

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The Ice Castle at King Neptune's

Where: King Neptune's Pub, 1 Kurosaka Lane, Lake George

When: Jan. 25 through Feb. 25; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays; 11-2 a.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays.

Cost: Free admission

King Neptune’s has 3 bars on 3 levels, plus a rooftop deck and a lakeside patio. There's a live band every weekend in January and February. Visitors can try the new winter cocktail menu, ice luge, ice shuffleboard, and ice corn hole.

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The Adelphi Hotel

Where: The Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs,

When: Jan. 25 through Feb. 24; 5-10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Cost: Free admission

Check out The Adelphi Hotel's first ice bar. The ice bar will open as long as Jack Frost allows.

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Bellini's 4th Annual Ice Bar

Where: Bellini's Italian Eatery, 624 New Loudon Road, Latham

When: 5-8 p.m. Jan. 31 and 6-9 p.m. Feb. 1

Cost: $40 in advance, $50 at the door on Jan. 31; no entry fee on Feb. 1

Tickets for the first night include complimentary hors d'oeuvres and two cocktails included with ticket purchase. There will be ice luges, ice carved benches, live music, s'mores and a wine auction. The event benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northeastern NY.

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Forest Ice Bar at the Holiday Inn Resort

Where: Holiday Inn Resort, 2223 Canada St., Lake George

When: 3-10 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 9-10.

Cost: Free admission

Overlooking Lake George, the Holiday Inn Resort is hosting its first ice bar event. The resort's front fire pit area will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a magnificent ice bar and other sculptures.

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Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel Ice Bar

Where: Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, 16 N. Franklin St, Watkins Glen

When: 5-9 p.m. Feb. 1-3

Cost: $30

Dress warm and step into a winter wonderland of more than 25,000 pounds of ice carved into ice sculptures, martini ice luges, and bars.

After the ice experience on the patio, guests can warm up at Harbor Ballroom and enjoy complimentary local wine, beer, restaurant tastings, music and dancing. There will be fireworks on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Ice Bar Party

Where: View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28, Old Forge

When: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 3

Cost: Free admission

Visit Old Forge in the western Adirondacks for an Ice Bar Party hosted by View Arts Center. There will be snow furniture plus hot and cold drinks available.

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Fort William Henry Ice Bar

Where: Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center, 48 Canada St., Lake George

When: 4-10 p.m. Feb. 9 and 12-10 p.m. Feb. 10

Cost: Free admission

The ice bar will be located at the back of the Grand Hotel with a full view of Lake George. There will be hot soup, drinks, beer, and cocktails at a full ice bar with ice sculptures and more. Local singer, Rich Ortiz will perform.

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Fire & Ice Bar at The Mill

Where: The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 U.S. 9, Round Lake

When: 5-10 p.m. Fridays and 2-10 p.m. Saturdays in February, except Feb. 3 hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

It's considered the longest ice bar in the Capital Region measuring 30 feet long. The celebration will include an ice sculpted shuffle board.

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Bailey's Saratoga Ice Bar

Where: Bailey's Saratoga, 37 Phila St., Saratoga Springs

When: 4-11 p.m. Feb. 9 and 2-11 p.m. Feb. 10

Cost: Free admission

This is a full outdoor ice bar experience with many specialty martinis, hot chocolate, ice luges, tons of giveaways, games, and more. There will be live music from The Schmooze on Friday and Ill Funk Ensemble on Saturday.

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Fire and Ice Celebration

Where: 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, 200 Riverside Drive, Clayton

When: 5-9 p.m. Feb. 15-17

Cost: $25

More than 20,000 pounds of ice carved into functional bars and sculptures at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel. Patrons will receive complimentary wine tastings and light hors d'oeuvres. Fireworks will conclude each evening. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to North Country Troopers Assisting Troops.

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Prime Polar Ice Bar & Lounge

Where: Prime at Saratoga National, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs

When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 12-4 p.m. Feb. 24

Cost: Online for $20 per person or $40 for both days. On day of event is $25 per person.

Prime at Saratoga National is providing an ice bar to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event features live music, complimentary drink koozies, hot cocoa, and coffee bar while supplies last. Grand Central Station will be perform Friday, and DJ Trumaster will provide the beats Saturday. There will be a 4-sided ice bar, games, giveaways, cash bar, cigars, and much more.

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Minus 5 Ice Bar

Although Minus 5 Ice Bar is not located in Upstate NY, the one in New York City is the closest year-round ice bar available.

Located in New York, Las Vegas, and Orlando, this chain is a great place to chill, especially during a hot, humid summer. Everything in this bar is made of ice including the walls, chandeliers, seats and even the glasses you drink with.

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