Alabama city named to World Atlas’ most underrated towns in the South
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Alabama is no stranger to showing up on World Atlas lists, especially towns on the coast.
Most recently, Dauphin Island has been named as one of the South’s most underrated towns. The town, which sits on the island of the same name settled by Spanish and French colonists in the 16th century, is home to nearly 1800 residents but also hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Find out why the Alabama town made the list + see what other Southern cities made the cut.
Dauphin Island, Alabama
“Enjoy time spent in the hot sun, while relaxing along the beach areas never goes out of style. Go sailing, swimming, and sunbathing, while great seafood joints including Pirate’s Bar and Grill offer some of the freshest catches of the day alongside stunning coastal views.”
WorldAtlas
The outlet goes on to suggest visits to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Aquarium to see a wide variety of wildlife like crabs, turtles and gators.
Another stop to make is Fort Gaines where visitors can explore the area’s connection to the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War.
2025’s Most Underrated Towns In The Southern United States
“So whether one is spending time in the Deep South of Mississippi and Alabama or admiring the coastal views of South Carolina, anytime spent in the Southern United States will surely be a memorable experience. Wait no longer and start planning the next vacation to these awesome, underrated towns in the South.”
WorldAtlas
The list included:
- Helen, Georgia
- Dahlonega, Georgia
- Natchez, Mississippi
- Abbeville, Louisiana
- York, South Carolina
- Clemson, South Carolina
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