Seneca Falls has been named one of the nation's best historic small towns in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2026.
The town ranked No. 7 on the list of 10 historic small towns, which USA Today 10Best said were nominated by an expert panel and selected by readers.
The list recognizes towns with populations under 25,000 that offer notable connections to American history. USA Today 10Best cited Seneca Falls' 19th-century architecture and its role in the women's rights movement.
The write-up also highlighted historic homes, local museums and the National Women's Hall of Fame as examples of the town's enduring character.
Seneca Falls was the only New York community included in the 2026 ranking. Granbury, Texas, was ranked No. 1, followed by Ruston, Louisiana; Ludington, Michigan; Abilene, Kansas; Mackinac Island, Michigan; and Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
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