ONTARIO COUNTY - Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, the official tourism promotion agency for Ontario County, has launched its new FLX Well-Being Passport that will help both visitors and locals discover ways to enjoy the healthy Finger Lakes lifestyle physically, psychologically, and spiritually.
The Well-Being Passport is a free program that includes a collection of curated attractions, retailers, and experiences that offer healthy activities, deals, and discounts with the added bonus of earning prizes along the way. From jogging to kayaking to yoga and much, much more, users can choose their own path to healthy living in an easy, mobile-friendly way.
“Ontario County’s abundance of parks, trails, spas, agricultural experiences, and activities in, on, and around our famous Finger Lakes just beg to be shared and our latest passport is the perfect invitation to explore the many options for healthy Finger Lakes living,” said Valerie Knoblauch, President, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection.
The Well-Being Passport, powered by Bandwango a travel technology platform, is mobile exclusive, instantly delivered via text and email, with no apps to download. Access to the free digital passport is delivered instantly to phones and mobile devices after a quick sign-up and is ready to use immediately. The pass can be saved to a phone home screen for easy one-tap access and simply presented to a staff member when visiting participating business to redeem available discounts.
Participating partners:
Baker Park - 23 acres of park land and facilities
Blue Heron Park & Disc Golf - 9 hole disc golf course & looped, level walking trail
Canadice Lake Outfitters - kayaks, canoes, life jackets and dry bag rentals
Canandaigua Water Trail - public access for non-motorized boating
County Rd 12 Scenic Overlook/Carolabarb Park - incredible view!
Deep Run Beach - picnicking and swimming
Dryer Road Park - multi-purpose athletic fields and box rink
Enchanted Hills Wellness - yoga studio for adults and kids
Finger Lakes Forest Immersion - the forest is your therapist
Foster Cottage Museum - local history of the Clifton Springs area
Geneva Lakefront Park/5&20 disc golf - disc golf with amazing views of Seneca Lake
Grapes Galore Geocache - geocaching among the vineyards
Grimes Glen - The oldest fossilized tree in NYS
Harriet Hollister Spencer Recreation Area - 20 mile trail and breathtaking views
Hemlock Canadice State Forest -14 miles of hiking trails and lake views
It’s Viewtiful Geocache - treasure hunting with a view of Canandaigua Lake
Kershaw Park - 9 acres of parkland on the north shore of Canandaigua Lake
Lazy Acre Alpacas - tour a working alpaca farm
Manchester Gateway Trail - hiking and biking trail
Motion Junction - completely accessible and inclusive playground
Onanda Beach and Park - Town of Canandaigua’s largest park
Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill - expansive views
Ontario Pathways/Ontario Street Trailhead- starting point for 23 mile rail-bed trail
Ontario Pathways/Phelps Rte 96 Trailhead - three loop hiking trails
Ontario Pathways, Stanley Trailhead - Canandaigua & Phelps Trails meet
Raines Family Disc Golf - 18 hole disc golf course
Red Jacket Orchards - regional local food and specialty items
Richard P. Outhouse Memorial Park - walking trail and fitness center
RMSC Cumming Nature Center - 15+ miles of hiking trails
Sandy Bottom Park - boardwalk, playgrounds, softball field, fishing & swimming
Seneca Lake State Park - - Sprayground & playground, marinas on Seneca Lake
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park - mansion & formal gardens
Sonnenberg Park Pickleball Court - 8 acres of park land and 8 pickleball courts
Syrup A’LaRue at ACMME Farms - specializing in pure maple syrup products
Wesley Hill Nature Preserve - 5 miles of hiking, cross country skiing & snowshoe trails
Willowbrook Spa - luxurious spa with Canandaigua Lake views
To start on your path to well-being visit https://www.visitfingerlakes.com/well-being-passport/