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Small North Carolina Town Ranks Among Best In South By USA Today

Author Catherine Lane

Here’s why this small North Carolina town ranks among the best in the South. Results came in April 10 in the “best small towns in the South” list in USA Today’s 10Best. And it’s not too far from Charlotte. Or Asheville.

If You Love That Small Mountain Town Feel Then This Is Your Place

If you love the mountains and a small town feel then this place might just be perfect for you. According to a report in the Charlotte Observer, Brevard North Carolina ranks #9 on the list of “best small towns in the South”.

USA Today’s 10 Best asked travel experts to choose the top Southern destinations that had fewer than 25,000 people. Then after the experts and editors made their selection it was up to the readers to vote on their favorite towns. Brevard, North Carolina is the only small town in the state to land a spot in the top 10.

So if you are like me, you might be wondering why this small North Carolina towns ranks among the best in the South. Apparently the downtown shopping is amazing. And of course they are in close proximity to all kinds of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, tubing and golfing.

North Carolina Town Ranks Best In South

10 Best wrote in their report,“You’ll find plenty of retail therapy to satisfy your credit card, along with several museums to explore the area’s history. Beyond those bustling streets, you can hike your way to 250 waterfalls, conquer the mountain biking trails, and ascend to new heights while rock climbing.” I love a pretty waterfall hike. The payoff when you reach it is well worth the trek.

Small North Carolina town ranks best in South

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Here’s Where You Will Find Brevard

You will find Brevard about 30 miles from it’s better known neighbor, Asheville. And it is not the first time the town of under 8,000 people has received national acclaim. According to our source, the Charlotte Observer, the town made Money.com list of the “50 Best Places To Live In the US”.

Travel experts called it an “under the radar gem”. This small North Carolina town ranks among best in South. To learn more get details from the Charlotte Observer right here.

2 North Carolina Towns Voted As The Best Small Towns For Adventure

USA Today recently had their readers vote for their “10 best” campaign. One of those categories was “The Best Small Towns for Adventure”. And not one but two North Carolina towns made the top 10 list! And both are on opposite ends of the state, showcasing the true diversity North Carolina offers. Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors whether you enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, or something else. I was surprised at the top spot on this list, it was actually a town I had never heard of. Whereas the destination I would have guessed would have that spot came in at number 8.

The other thing that surprised me, is that as someone who is not that into outdoor adventures I’ve been to a fair amount of these.  It’s not too late to plan your summer getaway and each of these small towns offers something unique to make it a fantastic option! Or as a handful are mountain towns there could be a good ski trip destination this winter. We’ve got multiple areas of the country covered as well, so whether you want to fly or drive one of these is doable!

View the full article here or keep reading for the list!

The Best Small Towns For Adventure

According to USA Today Readers

 

 

 

 

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.

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