Slow Travel
Unwind and Connect
The serenity of the Finger Lakes region is an invitation to step back and embrace life at a gentler pace. Tranquil natural surroundings allow you to unplug and savor simple pleasures, whether it’s forest bathing under a canopy of towering trees, birding along quiet trails, foraging for wild edibles, or gazing at celestial wonders under dark skies. Take in breathtaking sunsets on a leisurely boat cruise, or share a glass of wine with friends amidst some of the world’s most colorful foliage. From yoga sessions overlooking peaceful waters to immersive farm-to-table dining experiences, slow travel in the Finger Lakes region provides restorative connections to friends, family, and nature, allowing you to rediscover the joy of being present.
Outdoor Enthusiasts (as seen in video)
Deb Denome, Finger Lakes Forest Immersion; Conrad Baker, Letchworth State Park; Evangeline Reale, Om House of Yoga; Chris Lajewski, Montezuma Audubon Center; Frank Morlock, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Fumie Thorpe, Thorpe Vineyard; Fred Grabosky, Falling Waters Boat Tours; Matt Stevenson, Inns of Aurora.
Locations to Explore (as seen in video)
Glen Hollow Waterfall, Ontario County; Glen Hollow Inn, Ontario County; Letchworth State Park, Livingston County; Clute Park, Seneca Lake, Schuyler County; Montezuma Audubon Center, Wayne County; Thorpe Vineyard, Wayne County; Seneca Lake, Schuyler, Yates, and Seneca Counties; Inns of Aurora, Cayuga County.
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Learn more about the extraordinary people and places of the Finger Lakes region! What attracts you as a visitor to the Finger Lakes is also what brought many of us here – the land, the water, the cozy communities, and the access to bigger cities and all that they offer! Let us welcome you to the places we love and introduce you to the people who make it so special.
