Small Towns

Here's what life looks like in the smallest city in each state.

New York State is filled with historic towns that offer breathtaking scenery. Think blue lakes, rolling hills, and mountains that change with the seasons. These charming towns have well-preserved downtowns and unique landmarks showcasing American history.

For every "Rome" there's a "Skaneateles."

There are hundreds of small towns spread all over New York and 5 of them are among the best in the county. In fact, the top 4 small towns can all be found in the Empire State. And you probably won't believe where.

Four small towns in New York State made the list of the best small towns in America, and one of them is in Western New York.

Related to our area's small towns, City-Data.com created a list of New York State's smallest towns, in terms of population size and you won't be surprised that Delaware and Otsego County have some of the smallest ones.

Some of the smallest towns in New York are hiding right here in the Southern Tier. A new list highlights 20 communities with fewer than 1,000 residents, and a few may surprise you.