Media Has Nation's 5th Best Small Town Cultural Scene​

MEDIA, PA — Media residents probably knew it along, but it's nice to gain some recognition locally, regionally, and yes, even nationally.

Media has been named as having the 5th Best Small Town Cultural Scene as determined by readers on USA Today's 10Best site.

The Delco gem beat out cozy and artsy villages from across the nation, including Easton, Maryland and York, South Carolina.

It was Doylestown, Bucks County that took the top honor.

Here are the final results:

1. Doylestown, Pennsylvania
2. Point Pleasant, West Virginia
3. Tarpon Springs, Florida
4. Staunton, Virginia
5. Media, Pennsylvania
6. Paducah, Kentucky
7. Easton, Maryland
8. Traverse City, Michigan
9. Guthrie, Oklahoma
10. York, South Carolina

In their write up, here's how USA Today described Media:

Media, Pennsylvania calls itself “Everybody’s Hometown,” as it’s easy to make yourself comfortable and stay awhile in this historic corner of Delaware County. Cultural events shine here, including America’s Music Festival Series and summer Dining Under the Stars. The Media Theatre puts on musical productions, concerts and performances just for kids.

A panel of five travel writers and experts selected a field of 20 candidates. The final 10 were determined by a popular vote.

Check out more contests from 10Best here.