Testimonials

When Budget Travel Magazine's website conducted a search, looking for the "Coolest Small Town in America," over 100,000 votes were cast. Almost a quarter of all votes cast were for Owego, NY. Some voters were so passionate about their choice, that they felt they must also share why Owego, NY is the "Coolest Small Town in America." To be specific 1,314 comments were posted. What follows are just a few of those comments, that capture the heart of why people love this small town so much.

OOOOO…WEEEEE…GO

Owego, NY has been a cool town for as long as I can remember. My dad even tells a story from the early 1940’s of riding the train from Binghamton, NY to Michigan. When the conductor called out the Owego stop, it wasn’t just an announcement, it was a long, drawn out tone, like a song that just rang out…OOOOO…WEEEEE…GO…

Swings Along the Susquehanna

I am choosing Owego NY as America's coolest small town. A lot of facts have been written already but my memories are of pleasant evenings on the numerous swings along the Susquehanna River in the Hickory's Park. They have play ground equipment, picnic areas and camp ground sites.

A Vote From a Nineteen Year Old

Owego, NY: A vote from a nineteen year old. You've most likely heard about all the historical landmarks, friendly community, activities to be held, and family restaurants to partake at, but the reason why I like Owego is yet to be said. I spend a lot of my time wandering, at least during these colder days, just waiting for spring and summer to come. Most would go to the parks or

All because of the carillon

Dad was returning home to New Jersey from his post-War job at Cornell University. (Housing was very scarce for a time, and my Mother and I were not able to join him for almost a year.) The trip was a Friday ritual for him. As he drove through Owego on that warm autumn day, the carillon at the Episcopal Church was in full throat. As Dad moved slowly through the "rush hour"

Incredible Museum

Owego has an incredible museum that is dedicated to providing hands-on programming for people of all ages. Quilt lectures are given during the annual quilt show, they have civil war reenactments, poetry and literary readings and an incredible collection of both national and regional artifacts that help visitors "time-travel". Situated along the bank of a beautiful river,

All This

Owego, New York: All this in the quaint, cool village of Owego. You couldn't ask for a better place to live or visit! Annual O'Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase & Auction. The Fuddy Duddy's Fudge Factory and their delicious products The Ti-Awahga Players The "John Barleycorn Bar and Grill" The "Hand of Man" on Front Street The museum The fabulous Jailhouse

Magical Place

Owego, NY is a magical place with hidden nooks and crannies that hold amusing, entertaining, educational and awe inspiring surprises. If you ask a resident "Anything special happening today?" don't be surprised by answers that may include "Well, the turtle eggs are hatching over at the pond...There is a pair of heron currently nesting behind the museum

I'm only 14

Okay so I am 14...I have lived in Owego, NY my entire life. It is amazing, Every year we have an annual Strawberry Festival. It is so much fun and there are soo many small shops to buy things at. There is all sorts of gift shops and fun places to hang out. The people here are unbelievable. And the school district is good. And there are many historically places including many

I Had Found Home

I grew up in a small town in Indiana and moved to Vestal NY when I was 18. When I visited Owego NY for the first time I felt like I had found HOME. We have lived in Owego for over 23 years. We have raised 3 girls that have attended the local school that all of the teachers know the girls by first name. We have attended every school concert, every play through out the years.

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Coolest Small Town

Testimonials

OOOOO…WEEEEE…GO

Swings Along the Susquehanna

A Vote From a Nineteen Year Old

All because of the carillon

Incredible Museum

All This

Magical Place

I'm only 14

I Had Found Home

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