A Cape Cod town has made USA Today’s Best Small Towns in the Northeast list for 2024. 

USA Today’s list included 10 towns with a population of less than 25,000, each selected “by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best for their gorgeous scenery, historic charm, local cuisine and cultural attractions.”

Mashpee ranked No. 4 on the list. 

The Cape Cod town was noted for having the scenic Mashpee River Reservation with walking trails along with four of the largest freshwater ponds on Cape Cod.

“Mashpee seamlessly combines natural charm with cultural significance, and it embraces its Wampanoag roots, encouraging visitors to learn more at the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum,” USA Today said. 

Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, topped the list. Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, took the No 2 spot and Lambertville, New Jersey, ranked third.