ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Ithaca is America’s Best Town to Visit in 2025.

That’s according to CNN Travel, which selected Ithaca for its “easy access to nature, vibrant college-town culture, and homegrown flavors.”

According to a CNN spokesperson, hundreds of candidates were winnowed to a list of 10 by evaluating the finalists’ attractions, food and beverage offerings, cultural and nightlife scenes, diversity, sense of identity, proximity to other interesting spots, and a wow factor.

The Travel Team highlights local waterfalls, the art and music scene, bars, restaurants, craft breweries, wineries, and more.

“A showstopper when it comes to scenery, Ithaca sits at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, the longest of New York’s Finger Lakes, surrounded by fertile land that’s home to wineries, cider houses and farms that stock produce-forward restaurants downtown.” – CNN TRAVEL

CNN also sings the praises of the Ithaca Farmer’s Market, which was recently named the best market in the country by Newsweek Readers’ Choice.