Alabama town makes WorldAtlas list of best downtown areas in the South

WorldAtlas has put together its list for the top downtown areas for towns across the southern United States and one Alabama town made the list.

Representing the Wiregrass, the city of Eufaula was one of nine towns to make the list.

Keep reading to find out what made the city’s downtown area stand out + see the full list from WorldAtlas.

Eufaula, Alabama

Eufaula is the largest city in Barbour County with the population sitting at 12,882, as of the 2020 census.

WorldAtlas says Eufaula is a picturesque town with stunning views and beautiful architecture. Some things the outlet specified about Eufaula included:

• Chattahoochee River
• Lake Eufaula
• Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
• Shorter Mansion

The southern comfort goes beyond the views though as WorldAtlas makes note of the town’s hospitality. The historic downtown area offers several places to stop in for food + drinks, shopping or just to visit.

Some of the places on the list include:

• Eufaula Carnegie Library
• Fendall Hall
• Cajun Corner on Broad
• Phil’s Barbeque

While you’re exploring Eufaula, we recommend checking out the history of the town’s 12-foot bass statue called Manny.

9 best downtown areas in the Southern U.S.

WorldAtlas said these nine towns should be on your road-trip list if you’re looking for charming cobblestone streets filled with history and culture. The final list has a wide variety of towns south of the Mason-Dixon line, each providing its own take on hospitality and history.

Eufaula is joined by:

• Fernandina Beach, Florida
• Natchez, Mississippi
• Point Pleasant, West Virginia
• Havre De Grace, Maryland
• Corinth, Mississippi
• Rogersville, Tennessee
• Bardstown, Kentucky
• Chincoteague, Virginia

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