Relax! Study Names the Six Most ‘Laid-Back’ Small Towns in Upstate NY

The summer season is ending, and with fall about to begin, stress levels across the state are on the rise.

With summer, comes relaxation. Whether you choose to travel, spend time with friends and family, or simply take time off from work, there are countless ways to relax during the warm summer months.

The start of fall, meanwhile, often brings an increase in stress and anxiety for many American employees. If that describes you, then you'll definitely want to plan a trip to one of these small towns in New York sometime soon.

Trust me, you'll feel way more relaxed the moment you arrive.

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Travel Resource World Atlas recently published a study on the most "laid-back" small towns in Upstate New York. They correctly claim that Upstate New York has something for every kind of traveler who appreciates the slower pace and simpler pleasures of life.

READ MORE: Travel Resource Names Seven Most Underrated Towns in Upstate New York

With that in mind, the experts at World Atlas identified six "small" towns that truly exemplify that slower pace. They are:

• Woodstock (Few towns symbolize a laid-back, carefree, and mellow lifestyle more than the small town of Woodstock)
• Tivoli (Tivoli is another small town with a relaxed bohemian vibe...it has the relaxed pace of a college town)
• Alexandria Bay (Alexandria Bay is one of the most picturesque towns in the heart of the Thousand Islands....[t]here is no shortage of things to do on the water)
• Lewiston (Historic Lewiston is a quick 10-minute drive from Niagara Falls, with scenic views of the Niagara River and a laid-back community vibe)
• Naples (Naples is a quiet, picturesque town surrounded by natural beauty and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure)
• Cooperstown (Cooperstown has a thriving art scene that rivals any big city...[t]hey do not call Cooperstown the “Village of Museums” for nothing)