The Best Boardwalk in the U.S. Is Just 2 Hours From NYC — And It’s the Perfect Escape During This Week’s 100º Heat The Best Town to Visit in America For 2025 Is Tucked Away in Upstate NY's Finger Lakes Region — With Cascading Waterfalls, Wine Tastings & Summer Farmers Markets

Forget Boston— this Upstate New York town was the site of the first American victory in the Revolutionary War , and it’s just been named one of the best small towns to visit in 2025 by the Smithsonian .

Celebrating two major anniversaries this year, Ticonderoga, NY is stepping into the spotlight—and for good reason.

From battlefield reenactments to boat cruises through one of America’s most strategic waterways , this lakeside town is bringing history to life in a big way.

Nestled in between Lake G

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