Turning Stone Skʌ:nʌ́: spa Skʌ:nʌ́: spa at Turning Stone Resort Casino has been named the Top Spa in North America in a recent list by Spas of America. Robert Mescavage | Provided photo ( Robert Mescavage | Provided photo )
If the end of 2025 left you feeling a little worn down, a top-ranked spa in Central New York might be just what you need.
Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of 2025 list for North America, ranking travelers’ favorite spa destinations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The rankings are based on unique page views from spa and wellness travelers who visited Spas of America’s website throughout the year.
Landing at No. 5 on the list is Skʌ:nʌ́: The Spa at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, making it one of the highest-ranked spas in the United States and the top spa in New York state.
Skʌ:nʌ́: Spa at Turning Stone Art detail at Skʌ:nʌ́: Spa at Turning Stone, Verona, N.Y., Friday, January 17, 2016.
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Skʌ:nʌ́: is the first Native American–inspired spa in the Northeast, with décor, ambiance and treatments that honor Oneida and broader American Indian culture. Signature offerings include the Skʌ:nʌ́: Harmony Massage, which incorporates jasmine and sunflower, a plant prized in Oneida culture for its calming properties, and the Signature 4 Direction Scrub, which uses blue corn meal, maple oil and sea salt for a gentle exfoliation rooted in traditional practices.
Skʌ:nʌ́:, The Spa at Turning Stone A couples room at Skʌ:nʌ́:, The Spa at Turning Stone. Robert Mescavage | Provided photo (Robert Mescavage | Provided photo )
Turning Stone’s spa wasn’t the only Upstate New York destination to make the prestigious list.
The Spa at Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid ranked No. 93, earning recognition for its Adirondack-inspired treatments and wood saunas, a popular way to unwind after a day of skiing or hiking in the High Peaks. The luxury resort was recently named a “winter wonderland” by Vogue magazine.