Travel The South's Best The South's Best Tiny Towns 2018 By Southern Living Editors Updated on May 13, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Robbie Caponetto In the South, we know that the tiniest towns are often the most charming. However, small towns are sometimes less well known than their larger counterparts. So, to get to know the South's best-kept-secret tiny towns, we asked you to share your favorites with us, and oh, did you ever deliver. These teeny towns are small gems with big hearts. They're picturesque, vibrant, and home to communities who keep their area's traditions alive while also inviting exciting new events and institutions into the fold with open arms. Each of these lovely little towns is worth a visit. From Matlacha, Florida, to Helen, Georgia, no matter which one you set your sights on, when you arrive you'll encounter hospitality to spare. However, we really should warn you: These tiny towns are all so charming, so lovely, and so welcoming that once you make a visit, you'll be looking at real estate within the hour. You'll want to move right in. 01 of 11 See The Winners 02 of 11 1. Ocean Isle, North Carolina Robbie Caponetto 03 of 11 2. Magnolia Springs, Alabama Alison Miksch 04 of 11 3. Fenwick Island, Delaware Getty Images: The Washington Post/Contributor 05 of 11 4. Matlacha, Florida Robbie Caponetto 06 of 11 5. Helen, Georgia Robbie Caponetto 07 of 11 6. Rabbit Hash, Kentucky Bloomberg/Getty Images 08 of 11 7. Convent, Louisiana Owaki/Kulla/Getty Images 09 of 11 8. Chesapeake City, Maryland Getty Images 10 of 11 9. Taylor, Mississippi Caroline Hewitt 11 of 11 10. Rocheport, Missouri Getty Images Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit