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Naples or Bristol, NY. Right near Bristol Mountain, which is huge and home to a skiing resort.
Or Ithaca, which is in a decent valley (some of Ithaca resembles Pittsburgh) and just north of some absolute lurching hills (they'd be called mountains in any other Appalachian state), and has plenty of hiking trails.
You could also try Corning, which is a small valley city that tends liberal/moderate. Beauty in every direction.
Canandaigua and Cortland liberal? I used to work in Canandaigua and in Ithaca, near Cortland.
A friend of mine was a democratic party official in Ontario Co., of which Canandaigua is the seat. This would be news to him! Seriously, both Cortland and Ontario Counties are primarily run by republican agricultural interests. Nice towns, yes. But NOT liberal.
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Canandaigua and Cortland liberal? I used to work in Canandaigua and in Ithaca, near Cortland.
A friend of mine was a democratic party official in Ontario Co., of which Canandaigua is the seat. This would be news to him! Seriously, both Cortland and Ontario Counties are primarily run by republican agricultural interests. Nice towns, yes. But NOT liberal.
Canandaigua has become much more liberal leaning in modern times. Although Cortland is still pretty moderate to right leaning. Hence why some people in Ithaca like to refer to Cortland as a hillbilly town, well, when they aren't looking at Schuyler county like a lost baby who needs their help because we're all wayward souls, evidently.
Canandaigua has become much more liberal leaning in modern times. Although Cortland is still pretty moderate to right leaning. Hence why some people in Ithaca like to refer to Cortland as a hillbilly town, well, when they aren't looking at Schuyler county like a lost baby who needs their help because we're all wayward souls, evidently.
Basically and especially when you look at the actual “city” in both cases themselves. I’d say they are more moderate, with some leanings either way.
Also, Ithaca has actually priced some people out(as you would know) and some of those people move to say Cortland or some of the communities in adjacent counties.
Both have Democratic mayors and both have or recently had women that are/were mayors.
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Basically and especially when you look at the actual “city” in both cases themselves. I’d say they are more moderate, with some leanings either way.
Also, Ithaca has actually priced some people out(as you would know) and some of those people move to say Cortland or some of the communities in adjacent counties.
Both have Democratic mayors and both have or recently had women that are/were mayors.
That is the big downside to most of NY's better cities.
Corning is kind of a steal. I’m kind of surprised that it isn’t more popular given Corning Incorporated and some of the amenities there for its size. A part of that may be due to the city having suburbs/villages that surrounded it like Painted Post, South Corning, Riverside, Gang Mills and Coopers Plains. So, some may go with those communities.
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I’m hoping to find a fairly liberal town with some great mountain views and hiking. All of the ones I have seen suggested on Google seem to be on the western side of the country - I’m hoping to stay somewhere on the east side. There are plenty of mountain towns in my state (Pennsylvania), but they tend to be very conservative and “redneck,” as I can’t think of another word to describe it.
Basically, just find any college town in the eastern US near mountains and you should be set!
Corning is kind of a steal. I’m kind of surprised that it isn’t more popular given Corning Incorporated and some of the amenities there for its size. A part of that may be due to the city having suburbs/villages that surrounded it like Painted Post, South Corning, Riverside, Gang Mills and Coopers Plains. So, some may go with those communities.
I've lived in Trumansburg, honestly I don't recommend it to somebody looking for anything to do but talk about cows. It's a cute town to visit, but living there is a little different.
Granted, it's been over a decade since I was there, so what I knew could be different now.
Corning is a fascinatingly odd place! If you removed Corning Inc. the city would rot away fast, but the reality is, it's there and it keeps the place going pretty well. The city also has its own college, for reference.
A lot of people from east of here don't like western or west-central NY at all. I think that keeps them away. You know how this state can be with regionalism.
I've lived in Trumansburg, honestly I don't recommend it to somebody looking for anything to do but talk about cows. It's a cute town to visit, but living there is a little different.
Granted, it's been over a decade since I was there, so what I knew could be different now.
Corning is a fascinatingly odd place! If you removed Corning Inc. the city would rot away fast, but the reality is, it's there and it keeps the place going pretty well. The city also has its own college, for reference.
A lot of people from east of here don't like western or west-central NY at all. I think that keeps them away. You know how this state can be with regionalism.
I think when the Rongovian Embassy was around, it brought some of the Ithaca crowd to the village before it closed a few years ago.
Corning is essentially a company town and Corning Inc. does play a big part in terms of amenities.
Good point about regionalism and I think the places with a lesser known state college/university allow for a good range of events, without the saturation, for lack of a better term.
I’m curious if a place like this small community in WV’s Eastern Panhandle would also be a good fit: https://shepherdstown.info
I’m hoping to find a fairly liberal town with some great mountain views and hiking. All of the ones I have seen suggested on Google seem to be on the western side of the country - I’m hoping to stay somewhere on the east side. There are plenty of mountain towns in my state (Pennsylvania), but they tend to be very conservative and “redneck,” as I can’t think of another word to describe it.
I think Asheville, NC would be your best bet. It is pretty liberal, has a ton of great restaurants and bars, and is within half hour of incredible mountains in the Blue Ridge region.
It is rapidly growing though, and it is getting quite pricey for housing. During peak tourist season, traffic jams on many side streets are becoming common.
Boone is a great little college town that is much smaller than Asheville and right on the mountainside. Also, it's home to Appalachian State University, and lots of skiing nearby.
To a lesser degree, Johnson City, TN is a great growing mountain town that is much cheaper than Asheville, and smaller too (67k), about 45 mins up I-26 from Asheville. Not as liberal as Asheville, but still the most liberal city in East TN outside of Knoxville. Home to East Tennessee State University, it is a pretty diverse town for the East TN area. Super close to many hikes, becoming a mountain biking capital, and incredible views of the mountains.
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