Pbhoto by gary tromblee. copyright 2014. all rights reserved.

Our Part of the North Country is a Winter Wonderland right now. If you have only experienced Schroon in the Summer -- choose this weekend and see what you are missing. You can accomplish everything you'll need to get you in the Christmas spirit, from carols, to giving Santa your wish list, to shopping to yummy eats and drinks.

Here are the TOP TWELVE reasons why you should make the journey to our area this weekend: December 11 - though the 14th.

Santa is here -- part of the 29th Annual Old Towne Christmas Celebration!

Snow – lots of it. Great for romantics walks downtown, snow-shoeing, snowman building and there may even be sled trails open!

Great Winter Ales at Paradox Brewery (And be sure to pick up fun Paradox swag for stocking stuffers!)

Cozy Bed and Breakfasts and Lake-side accommodations.

Great Christmas shopping for unique Gifts on Main Street and beyond. The Towne Store is having a huge sale, Curtis Lumber has savings of 35 per cent on warm Men's and Ladies Carhartt clothing, Giant Mountain Studios has unique one of a kind works of art.

Great photo taking opportunities.

Book a relaxing massage and take a yoga class at True North Yoga!

Take a sleigh ride at Circle B Ranch

Ski Gore Mountain or White Face: Lots and lots of trails

Restaurants and Bars with great food and fireplaces, including Sticks and Stones and Witherbee's, Flanagan's Pub, the Timberwolf Pub, Pitkin's, DeCesares Pizza and Italian Restaurant, Alpine Pizza, Shirley's Diner, Joanies Baked Goodies and the Severance Store. In south Schroon there's the Black Bear Pub, Adirondack Cafe and yummy lunches at the Adirondack General Store.

Catch up with friends Sunday at the Schroon Lake Association Holiday Party.

Get your Christmas Tree and .

Check out a place to buy make your own with Brooke Clarke.