“America’s main streets are staging a comeback,” writes Barbara Noe Kennedy for Fodor’s Travel. “[But] not so long ago, Main Streets everywhere were being boarded up, caving into the fight against big business and shopping malls. Well, that’s all changing, as concerned citizens and historical groups are spearheading movements to renovate buildings, beautify streetscapes, revive local economies, and bring 21st-century verve into main drags across the nation. Here are some of the best—both the darlings and some unexpected surprises.”

Locally, Cazenovia NY made it onto this list, at 17 of 24: “If you squint, you can see into the past. Albany Street appears straight out of the 19th century, when genteel tourists once headed to Cazenovia by train, drawn by its picturesque location on Cazenovia Lake. Things haven’t changed much, as visitors stroll down Albany Street, popping into antique shops, chi-chi boutiques, and sidewalk cafés occupying historic buildings. Must-dos: LillieBean for eclectic clothing; Cazenovia Artisans for local art; and the Pewter Spoon Café & Eatery. That’s all fine, but for something truly off-the-beaten-path, be sure to stop by the Museum at the Cazenovia Public Library, showcasing an ancient Egyptian mummy, early Native American tools, and more neat stuff. Insider tip: The redbrick Lincklaen House, with its Greek revival portico, has been providing hospitality since 1835 (Grover Cleveland and John D. Rockefeller slept here); you can also grab an elegant or casual meal here.”

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