10 Prettiest Towns In Alabama - Gulf Shores Topped The List

Gulf Shores News Staff • November 6, 2025

World Atlas posted their TOP 10 Towns In Alabama

Gulf Shores Tops Prettiest Town List

WorldAtlas is one of the largest publishing resources in geography and other topics it covers, including sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, and travel. Recently their online magazine focused within the State of Alabama. They listed the Top 10 Prettiest Towns and you may be surprised that four of them were within Baldwin County.


WorldAtlas opened their column stating "A hub of the Southern United States, the “Cotton State” of Alabama is indeed a place of great intrigue for any traveler. Here, hot weather and captivating history come together to create a unique American experience for all visitors, and an exploration of its small towns will surely leave one with lasting memories. With stories of Native Americans and European colonists, splendid natural surroundings, and loads of Southern charm, the small towns of Alabama are a treat to discover on any road trip and certainly reveal why this land of the “Heart of Dixie” has earned its name."


Concerning their first town on the list, WorldAtlas mentioned, Gulf Shores is Alabama’s southernmost town, where just over 15,000 residents call home. A popular tourist centre, Gulf Shores is known for its year-round warm weather and offers visitors and residents alike stunning views of the ocean and splendid beach areas. Here, wonderful opportunities for swimming, fishing, sailing, and old-fashioned sunbathing make this a veritable hot spot for people from across the State and nation.


The Full WolrdAtlas List of Alabama's Prettiest Towns Include:

  1. Gulf Shores
  2. Mooresville
  3. Tuscumbia
  4. Fort Payne
  5. Mountain Brook
  6. Magnolia Springs
  7. Loxley
  8. Fairhope
  9. Dauphin Island
  10. Eufala



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