The 6 Most Charming Southern Towns in America

These five cities in the South beckon with their history, hospitality, and more.
The 6 Most Charming Southern Towns in America
An aerial view of Jonesborough, Tenn. Courtesy of Jonesborough Tourism Department
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There’s nothing quite like a sunny day in a small Southern town. Whether you’re on the coast, the bayou, or the rippling mountain ranges, these places are special. It’s the smiles and hospitality and history, and so much more, that set them apart. Here are five of the very best, most charming Southern towns.

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(Chris Rogers/Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and the Hammock Coast)
Chris Rogers/Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and the Hammock Coast
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
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Toronto-based writer Tim Johnson is always traveling in search of the next great story. Having visited 140 countries across all seven continents, he’s tracked lions on foot in Botswana, dug for dinosaur bones in Mongolia, and walked among a half-million penguins on South Georgia Island. He contributes to some of North America’s largest publications, including CNN Travel, Bloomberg, and The Globe and Mail.
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