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Alexander City among nominees for 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

We are excited to announce that Alexander City, Alabama is represented among the nominees for the 2024 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for a second year in a row. Alexander City is a nominee in “Best Small Town in the South” category. Voting is open now and ends on Monday, April 1st. You can vote daily by visiting  https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-in-the-south-2024/ 

Favorite Small Town of the South

The South is known for its charm, hospitality, and rich history. But it also has some of the most beautiful and diverse small towns in the country. Relaxing getaways, cultural immersion, outdoor adventures, and culinary delights await across the region in these 20 small towns — each with a population of less than 25,000 — that have been nominated by an expert panel.

Alexander City, Alabama

Just north of the sprawling Lake Martin reservoir, Alexander City is a quiet Southern town with plenty of shoreline for a lakeside getaway with family or friends. Swimming, fishing, and boating are favorite local pastimes. Main Street also draws in locals and tourists, with boutique shops, restaurants, a summertime farmers market, and the Wellborn Musclecar Museum, home to the nation’s largest high-performance Dodge collection.

Visit Explore Lake Martin and learn more about what makes Alexander City and the Lake Martin area so special. And don’t forget to vote daily for Alexander City, Alabama!

Photo by John Denney