Saugerties among USA Today’s best small towns in the Northeast

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Saugerties is among the winners of the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice award for “Best Small Town in the Northeast.” In total, 20 Northeast towns with a population of less than 25,000 were nominated for the award.

Four local towns were nominated , Saratoga Springs, Saugerties, New Paltz, and Great Barrington, but only Saugerties made the Top 10 list. However, Saratoga Springs did make the Top 10 list for “Best Small College Town.”

“Attracting a lively New York City crowd, especially on weekends, the town’s Main Street is a treasure trove of antique shops, art galleries, a bookstore, as well as an array of casual and upscale restaurants,” read the bio for Saugerties on the “Best Small Towns in the Northeast” winner posting. “Saugerties is also known for its beautiful nature, with hiking trails and waterfalls nearby, as well as the iconic Saugerties Lighthouse, perched at the confluence of the Hudson River and Esopus Creek.”

USA Today said the winning towns were chosen by an expert panel for their beautiful scenery, historic charm, local cuisine, and cultural attractions. Previously, Troy Art Block was named USA Today’s 10Best “Best New Festival” in January.

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