Lanesboro is tucked into the bluffs of southeastern Minnesota. This tiny town sits along the Root River, and boy, is it pretty! The whole downtown area looks like it’s frozen in time. Brick buildings ...

Located conveniently off I-70 about 150 miles west of Kansas City, Abilene sits at that perfect sweet spot for family travel – far enough away to feel like a genuine getaway, but close enough that ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — USA Today recognized Starkville and Oxford as some of the best small towns in the country. The newspaper published its top 10 “Best Small Town in the South” list on Wednesday, ...

Not only is the university one of South Carolina's most esteemed ― its small town location is also worth raving about. Here's why Clemson was named one of USA TODAY 10Best's Best Small College ...

LEWISBURG WV (WVNS) — One local city in the Mountain State took home the title of USA Today’s “Best Small Town Food Scene”. According to a press release, Lewisburg won the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ ...

Corning on Wednesday was recognized for its attractions and named a 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Small Town Cultural Scene. Guests can marvel at more than 50,000 ...

The dreams of small-town underdogs are never out of reach in “Hoosiers,” where the struggle for basketball glory is intertwined with the grievances of daily life. Directed by David Anspaugh, the 1986 ...

Growing up in Paradise, California, a farm-heavy area approximately 90 minutes north of Sacramento, Smith was a typical small town kid who got by with very few luxuries. He listened to a lot of ...

Looking to visit a top-rated small town in New England? Three towns in Maine just ranked among the best in the country in USA TODAY's 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Taking the No. 1 spot for best ...

When you think of historic small towns, does Newport, Kentucky, come to mind? If not, it should. USA TODAY announced its top historic small towns Wednesday as part of its 10Best Readers’ Choice ...

Located in Thomas County, Thomasville was ranked as the 7th best small town in the South and as the 4th for having the best small town food scene. According to World Population Review, this town ...

SEWICKLEY ― One of Allegheny County's boroughs is being called one of the "best small towns" in the northeast United States. In a recent USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards poll ...