In New York, it’s easy for our residents and visitors to become totally in awe of all the eye-catching architecture and historical skyscrapers. While there’s no denying the beauty in any of our concrete jungles, we also mustn’t forget about the breathtaking sights, waiting for us just outside our door in nature. Ready to be reminded of just why it is we love our rural areas of New York so much? Let’s take a look!
- A gorgeous panorama of an Upstate vineyard.
Christopher Ramirez/Flickr
- A winding road in the Catskill Mountains with great surrounding scenery.
Chris Ford/Flickr
- Beautifully framed, a Syracuse pumpkin patch.
Pherit/Flickr
- This particular peaceful view of Seneca Lake.
Mike Procario/Flickr
- Out in Taghkanic you may find more than you bargain for in the water!
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- A New Yorker’s game of Where’s Waldo, we know where the beauty is hiding in this rural picture!
Caitee Smith/Flickr
- A perfect little getaway in the woods near Long Lake.
Jordan Confino/Flickr
- Incredible New York hills captured in the Mohawk Valley.
Teddy Llovet/Flickr
- Take a relaxing stroll on Teatown Lake in Ossining.
Lawrence Lazare/Flickr
- An enchanting rainbow perfectly captured in Adams.
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- A breathtaking open field in Cattaraugus.
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- A New York resident enjoying some horseback riding.
Jen G/Flickr
- Enjoy a walk along the water in one of New York’s many rural areas.
Jared Browarnik/Flickr
- The photogenic countryside of the Empire State.
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr
- A charming motel in the small town of Auburn.
Alexander Rabb/Flickr
- A scenic morning captured in Essex County.
Vaibhav Bhosale/Flickr
- In the rural areas of New York, we always have time to stop and appreciate the beauty in the smallest of things.
Robert S. Donovan/Flickr
- The delicate clouds mirrored in Chapel Pond make for an exquisite picture.
Vaibhav Bhosale/Flickr
- Taking a long drive on one of our wonderful back roads.
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- This eye-catching shot captured at the Storm King Art Center in New Windsor.
Melodie Mesiano/Flickr
- Who needs the ocean when rural New York is giving you these fascinating waves?
Garrett Ziegler/Flickr
- One of New York’s many fantastic ponds.
Vaibhav Bhosale/Flickr
- The summer sun setting over a Canton farm.
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- Long Island’s alluring rural side!
Jorge Quinteros/Flickr
Were you able to recognize any of this areas? Find us on our Facebook page, New York Only, and tell us in the comments below which rural area of New York is your favorite!
Christopher Ramirez/Flickr
Chris Ford/Flickr
Pherit/Flickr
Mike Procario/Flickr
factoids/Flickr
Caitee Smith/Flickr
Jordan Confino/Flickr
Teddy Llovet/Flickr
Lawrence Lazare/Flickr
Robert S. Donovan/Flickr
gotmikhail?/Flickr
Jen G/Flickr
Jared Browarnik/Flickr
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr
Alexander Rabb/Flickr
Vaibhav Bhosale/Flickr
A.D. Wheeler / The Explorographer
Melodie Mesiano/Flickr
Garrett Ziegler/Flickr
Decaseconds/Flickr
Jorge Quinteros/Flickr
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