Miranda Richardson / news@whmi.com

Downtown Howell is taking home fourth Best Main Street for the second year in a row, making 2026 the third consecutive year Howell’s Grand River Avenue has been recognized by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

First place went to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania again this year. Waynesville, North Carolina was voted second while Emporia, Kansas came in third.

In 2024, downtown Howell won first place. This was the first time Howell had won since voted runner-up back in 2016.

A link to more information on USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards is posted below.