Alabama is home to many incredible places that boast lots of undeniable beauty and charm, including several of the state’s smaller towns. Listed below are eight of the most charming small towns in Alabama that are worth checking out. The Yellowhammer State wouldn’t be the same without each of them, and after just one visit, you’ll agree.
- Magnolia Springs
google/Glenn Burks Magnolia Springs is located in Baldwin County, Alabama and is famous for its stunning tree-lined streets. But that’s not all! This small town, which sits at the headwaters of the Magnolia River, is also the only town in the continental U.S. with a river mail route. Magnolia Springs, AL, USA
- Tuscumbia
flickr/Brent Moore Tuscumbia, the seat of Colbert County, was established in 1820 and is one of North Alabama’s most historic and charming small towns. It’s home to a variety of attractions, including Belle Mont Mansion, Ivy Green: The Birthplace of Helen Keller, and beautiful Spring Park. Pictured is Spring Park’s Cold Water Falls. Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
- Mooresville
flickr/GPA Photo Archive Mooresville of Limestone County was incorporated in 1818, making it one of Alabama’s oldest towns. With less than 100 residents, it’s also one of the state’s smallest towns. In addition to its charming homes, what makes Mooresville such a unique place is that the entire town is included on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s also home to Alabama’s oldest operating post office (pictured), which was built circa 1840. Mooresville, AL 35649, USA
- Fairhope
facebook/City of Fairhope Fairhope is located in Baldwin County and has been named the most beautiful small town in Alabama on more than one occasion. In addition to its wonderful downtown area, its beautiful homes, and its lovely tree-lined streets, Fairhope is also the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
- Mentone
flickr/Judy Frederick Photography Mentone, which is located atop of Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County, offers the most gorgeous views. One of the town’s most popular attractions that attracts people from near and far is DeSoto Falls (pictured). Because Mentone has less than 500 residents, it’s a great place to visit if you’re looking to escape the crowds. Mentone, AL, USA
- Eufaula
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM When it comes to Southern charm, no other place comes closer than Eufaula. Eufaula is located in Barbour County and is home to beautiful Lake Eufaula, the Bass Fishing Capital of the World. This town is also home to many charming antebellum homes, including the famous Shorter Mansion (pictured). Eufaula, AL, USA
- Monroeville
wikimedia commons/Wmr36104 Monroeville, which is known as “The Literary Capital of Alabama,” is the seat of Monroe County. Many famous writers and authors are from this charming small town, including Truman Capote and Harper Lee. Speaking of Harper Lee, she’s the author of the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The town’s main attraction is the Old Monroe County Courthouse (pictured). The courthouse in the film adaptation of Lee’s novel was actually based on the interior of the town’s historic courthouse. Thousands of people visit Monroeville each year because of its association with this award-winning novel and film. Monroeville, AL 36460, USA
- Orange Beach
flickr/fritzmb No list of charming small towns would be complete without including Orange Beach in Baldwin County, Alabama. Alabama, especially Orange Beach, is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. Orange Beach is also one of the state’s most beautiful coastal towns and top vacation spots. Things definitely wouldn’t be the same without this town and our beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Orange Beach, AL, USA
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google/Glenn Burks
Magnolia Springs is located in Baldwin County, Alabama and is famous for its stunning tree-lined streets. But that’s not all! This small town, which sits at the headwaters of the Magnolia River, is also the only town in the continental U.S. with a river mail route.
Magnolia Springs, AL, USA
flickr/Brent Moore
Tuscumbia, the seat of Colbert County, was established in 1820 and is one of North Alabama’s most historic and charming small towns. It’s home to a variety of attractions, including Belle Mont Mansion, Ivy Green: The Birthplace of Helen Keller, and beautiful Spring Park. Pictured is Spring Park’s Cold Water Falls.
Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
flickr/GPA Photo Archive
Mooresville of Limestone County was incorporated in 1818, making it one of Alabama’s oldest towns. With less than 100 residents, it’s also one of the state’s smallest towns. In addition to its charming homes, what makes Mooresville such a unique place is that the entire town is included on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s also home to Alabama’s oldest operating post office (pictured), which was built circa 1840.
Mooresville, AL 35649, USA
facebook/City of Fairhope
Fairhope is located in Baldwin County and has been named the most beautiful small town in Alabama on more than one occasion. In addition to its wonderful downtown area, its beautiful homes, and its lovely tree-lined streets, Fairhope is also the perfect destination for a weekend getaway.
Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
flickr/Judy Frederick Photography
Mentone, which is located atop of Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County, offers the most gorgeous views. One of the town’s most popular attractions that attracts people from near and far is DeSoto Falls (pictured). Because Mentone has less than 500 residents, it’s a great place to visit if you’re looking to escape the crowds.
Mentone, AL, USA
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
When it comes to Southern charm, no other place comes closer than Eufaula. Eufaula is located in Barbour County and is home to beautiful Lake Eufaula, the Bass Fishing Capital of the World. This town is also home to many charming antebellum homes, including the famous Shorter Mansion (pictured).
Eufaula, AL, USA
wikimedia commons/Wmr36104
Monroeville, which is known as “The Literary Capital of Alabama,” is the seat of Monroe County. Many famous writers and authors are from this charming small town, including Truman Capote and Harper Lee. Speaking of Harper Lee, she’s the author of the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The town’s main attraction is the Old Monroe County Courthouse (pictured). The courthouse in the film adaptation of Lee’s novel was actually based on the interior of the town’s historic courthouse. Thousands of people visit Monroeville each year because of its association with this award-winning novel and film.
Monroeville, AL 36460, USA
flickr/fritzmb
No list of charming small towns would be complete without including Orange Beach in Baldwin County, Alabama. Alabama, especially Orange Beach, is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. Orange Beach is also one of the state’s most beautiful coastal towns and top vacation spots. Things definitely wouldn’t be the same without this town and our beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.
Orange Beach, AL, USA
For more information about Eufaula, be sure to take a look at the following article: One Of The Most Beautiful Small Towns In Alabama, Take A Closer Look At Eufaula.
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