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There's not just one thing that makes the South so beautiful. It's the breathtaking mountain vistas, beaches that belong in a screensaver, fields of wildflowers that stretch to the horizon, iconic desert landscapes in Texas, and marshes that look like a movie set. Whether you're a lake person or a beach person, prefer the mountains or wide-open plains, the South is full of small towns, filled with charm, nestled among such enchanting scenery. From tropical Key West, Florida, to mountainous Cashiers, North Carolina, our small towns are hidden gems, populated by friendly faces and plenty of reasons to stay longer than a quick pit stop. In Franklin, Tennessee, you can check out a few of its 70 shops (all within 16 blocks) while escaping the bustle of Nashville. In Madison, Georgia, you can witness the power of tireless historic preservation efforts and take in the glory of old Southern architecture—from Greek Revival to Victorian, this town showcases all the great architectural styles. The list doesn't end there. Read on for more of the South's prettiest small towns—chosen by you.
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1. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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2. Aiken, South Carolina

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3. Sanibel, Florida

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4. Sewanee, Tennessee

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5. Fairhope, Alabama

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6. Cashiers, North Carolina

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7. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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8. Southport, North Carolina

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9. Beaufort, South Carolina

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11. Beech Mountain, North Carolina

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12. Williamsburg, Virginia

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13. St. Michaels, Maryland

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14. Jekyll Island, Georgia

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15. Middleburg, Virginia

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16. Beaufort, North Carolina

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17. Mentone, Alabama

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18. Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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19. Islamorada, Florida

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20. Hendersonville, North Carolina

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21. Key West, Florida

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24. Brevard, North Carolina

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    1 of 26 See The Winners
    2 of 26 1. Blowing Rock, North Carolina
    3 of 26 2. Aiken, South Carolina
    4 of 26 3. Sanibel, Florida
    5 of 26 4. Sewanee, Tennessee
    6 of 26 5. Fairhope, Alabama
    7 of 26 6. Cashiers, North Carolina
    8 of 26 7. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
    9 of 26 8. Southport, North Carolina
    10 of 26 9. Beaufort, South Carolina
    11 of 26 10. Madison, Georgia
    12 of 26 11. Beech Mountain, North Carolina
    13 of 26 12. Williamsburg, Virginia
    14 of 26 13. St. Michaels, Maryland
    15 of 26 14. Jekyll Island, Georgia
    16 of 26 15. Middleburg, Virginia
    17 of 26 16. Beaufort, North Carolina
    18 of 26 17. Mentone, Alabama
    19 of 26 18. Eureka Springs, Arkansas
    20 of 26 19. Islamorada, Florida
    21 of 26 20. Hendersonville, North Carolina
    22 of 26 21. Key West, Florida
    23 of 26 22. Franklin, Tennessee
    24 of 26 23. Charlottesville, Virginia
    25 of 26 24. Brevard, North Carolina
    26 of 26 25. Fernandina Beach, Florida

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