Liverpool has been crowned America’s nicest place for 2026. But this is not the Beatles’ famous UK hometown—it is a small village in New York that shares the same name.
Covering barely one square mile, the village is home to around 2,600 residents.
Unlike the busy port city in north-west England, this Liverpool is known for leafy streets, a lakeside park and a collection of independent local businesses.
Situated close to Syracuse, New York’s Liverpool earned the title of the “nicest place in America” from Reader’s Digest.
Its strong charitable culture and commitment to volunteering have helped create the close-knit, neighbourly atmosphere that defines the community.
‘Welcome to the Village of Liverpool, a vibrant community on the north shore of Onondaga Lake with unique shops, great restaurants, neighbourhood parks, lovely lakeshore trails, and a warm and welcoming village community,’ says the official government site of the village.
Liverpool has been named the “nicest place in America” — but this is not the home of The Beatles
The small New York village has about 2,600 residents and sits along the shore of Onondaga Lake
The village’s standout attraction is Onondaga Lake Park, often described as the “Central Park of central New York.”
Families can spend the day exploring its walking trails, sports facilities, play areas and skatepark, or hire bikes to see more of the lakeside setting.
Liverpool is also home to Heid’s of Liverpool, a renowned hot dog spot that draws customers from across the region and is recognised as one of America’s oldest drive-ins.
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‘Heid’s of Liverpool has been serving iconic Hofmann franks and coneys since 1917, making it a long-standing Central New York favorite and delighting families and visitors for generations,’ the restaurant says.
The venue now includes an ice cream shop, adding to its distinctly nostalgic, retro-American character.
Another local landmark is Liverpool Cemetery, where walking tours explore subjects ranging from war veterans to the history of public health.
Heid’s of Liverpool has been serving its famous hot dogs for more than a century and is one of America’s oldest drive-ins
The picturesque village offers independent shops, restaurants, neighbourhood parks and its own police department
Liverpool Cemetery is a historic village landmark, hosting walking tours focused on topics including war veterans and public health
Ultimately, it was Liverpool’s strong sense of community that secured its place at the top of the list.
‘In a time where everyone is looking straight ahead and just taking care of themselves, it’s nice to know that if I get in trouble, I can knock next door and there’s someone there that’ll open the door and smile,’ Liverpool resident Simone McCarthy told Reader’s Digest.
Stacy Finney, Liverpool’s mayor, added: ‘I do think there’s a spirit of volunteerism in Liverpool.
‘Because people love the area they live in, they want to enhance it. You’ve got to love where you live, and invest your time where you live.’
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