Strongest Town In North America? Vote for This New York Town Here

What would it mean to be named North America's 'Strongest Town'? Before we get into the particulars I can tell you that there is only one New York community in the running and your vote could get them to #1.

Seneca Falls, New York is a college town known for the Finger Lakes, It's A Wonderful Life Museum, wine tasting and the Watkins Glen race track to name a few. Soon this bohemian town could be named 'Strongest Town in North America' and you could help get them there.

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First we need to define what a strong town means. Does this town have the most gyms, youngest population and plenty of health food stores? Not necessarily. According to StrongTowns.org, a strong town is a community working to build stronger and more financially resilient town.

This bracket style competition has been crowning champions since 2016 and this could be New York's first victory but the battle is just beginning. We are currently in the Sweet 16 Round and you have until 1pm on Thursday March 23rd to cast your vote. Here are the matchups.

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On Monday March 27th we will learn if Seneca Falls received enough votes to move to the Elite 8 round. At that point, strongtowns.org will share five pre-submitted photos from the towns that have advanced, along with brief descriptions.

The Final 4 will be announced April 3rd. On Monday April 10th, representatives from the final 2 towns will take part in a live webcast. Each town will have the chance to talk about the strength of their towns. YOU will vote between these two and we'll declare the winner on April 14th. First thing is to vote for Seneca Falls in the Sweet 16 and you can do that HERE.

35 Reasons Why Everybody Loves the Finger Lakes

There are several great "destination pockets" in the area we call Upstate New York. Whether it be the historic mansions along the Hudson Valley, the small ski towns of the Catskills, the majesty of the Adirondacks, the diverse history of Central New York, or the beautiful region shrouded in Niagara's mist out west. And then there is the Finger Lakes! These 11 "finger like" lakes, spread out from (roughly) just west of Interstate 81 out through the Genesee Valley in Western New York This area is one of the state's great playgrounds.

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Look Inside The 'It's A Wonderful Life' Museum In Seneca Falls, New York

Upstate New York's Seneca Falls is believed to have inspired Bedford Falls from the movie 'It's A Wonderful Life’ and even has its own 'It's a Wonderful Life' museum. This is what it looks like inside.

Gallery Credit: Traci Taylor