Explore 50 hidden gems within two hours of Rochester, New York. Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York explores 50 quietly remarkable destinations across Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York. Pairing original photography with place-based writing, this book invites a slower way of exploring—one rooted in attention, return visits, and the quiet beauty often missed along familiar routes. invites you to slow down and discover the quiet magic of secluded waterfalls, secret gardens, scenic overlooks, and curious landmarks tucked into forests, behind historic buildings, and along little-known trails. This full size book adds interest to your coffee table, your AirBnB, or library. If you want to take it on the go, explore Hidden Places Around Rochester Pocket Guide.
Local travel expert Debi Bower, founder of daytrippingroc.com, shares insider tips and thoughtful descriptions of 50 off-the-beaten-path destinations across Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York.
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Woman-authored, Woman-owned business
Printed in the USA
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Debi Bower is a web designer, photographer, and award-winning travel writer in Rochester, New York. After years of documenting day-trip ideas for her Girl Scout troop, she launched daytrippingroc.com in 2017 as a community resource, writing detailed guides highlighting the best places to visit in the city of Rochester, the Genesee Valley, and the Finger Lakes region, as well as several destinations in Central New York, Western New York, and the Southern Tier.