Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Tiny Towns — Magnolia Springs remains a destination small town. (Liv George / The Bama Buzz)

It’s the city that seems to be making national lists every time you turn around.

Magnolia Springs has been added to another World Atlas list, this time as one of the eight most captivating small towns in the entire United States.

Keep reading to find out why the Lower Alabama town made the list + see what other cities .

Magnolia Springs, Alabama

Magnolia Springs Historical Marker, Baldwin County, Tiny Towns — (Liv George / The Bama Buzz)

There are just over 800 people who officially live in Magnolia Springs but more people come through the town every day. The town has plenty of history to explore and beautiful scenery along the Magnolia River—which also serves as a daily mail route!

“Often referred to as Alabama’s prettiest town, the streets of Magnolia Springs are lined with magnolia, oak, and bald cypress trees and lush, well-tended gardens… Today, the river is a main focus of this town, its banks full of greenery and wildlife. Boathouses are found along the shores of the Magnolia, and water birds are frequent visitors to the area.”

Magnolia Springs is just a short drive from the larger cities of Pensacola, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama, but this town can still feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of a larger metro area.

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8 most captivating small towns in America

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So what makes a small town captivating? World Atlas says the small towns they picked capture the heart and soul of the country in ways bigger cities often can’t.

From coast to coast, visiting any of these small towns across the nation will allow you to experience their genuine, local appeal and charm, and to discover the hidden treasures.

Here are the 8 cities that made the list: