"Victorian storefronts hold more stories than their century-old bricks let on. In Owego, the 19th-century architecture line the streets like old friends who never moved away, weathering more than a century of New York winters, housing bookshops where readers settle into worn armchairs and antique stores where treasure hunters spend entire afternoons. The Susquehanna River flows past downtown, indifferent to the accolades that have found this small town over the years, including Budget Travel readers naming it America's Coolest Small Town in 2009."
"The title still rings true over a decade later. Owego sits in the broader constellation of New York's hidden gems, sharing the state with the castle-dotted waterways of the Thousand Islands region, where old-world villages offer their own hidden escapes. But Owego has carved out its own identity along the Susquehanna, with a satisfying heft of independent merchants that have built a downtown that rewards wandering."
Owego features preserved 19th-century Victorian storefronts and architecture that house bookshops, antique stores, and independent merchants. The Susquehanna River flows past downtown and adds scenic context. Budget Travel named it America's Coolest Small Town in 2009, a reputation that continues. Visitors can reach Owego by a 3.5-hour drive from New York City or Philadelphia, about five hours from the Toronto area, or via Greater Binghamton Airport 27 miles away. Early Owego Antique Center occupies the former J.J. Newberry Building with over 95 vendor booths. The Riverwalk and Front Street offer shops and restaurants.
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