There's something refreshing about Ithaca's latest ranking—it's all about quality of life over luxury. A community that truly values the everyday experience deserves a closer look.
Tucked deep in the woods just outside Ithaca, New York, there’s a peculiar sight. Locals call it the "Stone Bug," and if you’re lucky enough to find it—up a winding path off Ringwood Road—you’ll understand why it’s something of a legend.
The voting is open for the USA Today's Best Small College Towns in America. There are twenty small college towns that are nominated from around the United States and two are in Upstate New York.