Wilmington and Southport are receiving more national attention. Both cities were just ranked in the top ten prettiest locations in the South. The survey was conducted by Southern Living magazine, which ranked Wilmington as the second prettiest southern town, with Southport coming in 5th. Here is the top 15 list according to Southern Living:
- Fairhope, Alabama
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Southport, North Carolina
- St. Michaels, Maryland
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Rockport, Texas
- Cape Charles, Virginia
- Beaufort, North Carolina
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Georgetown, South Carolina
- Tarpon Springs, Florida
- Bay St. Louis, MississippI
Regarding Wilmington, Southern Living wrote:
“The charismatic city of Wilmington is tucked between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, meaning you’ll have not one but two waterways — with two entirely different feels — to enjoy,” Southern Living wrote. “In the city, you can watch boats dock along the 1.75-mile-long River Walk, while you decide which seafood restaurant on the boardwalk will offer the best views. A tiny bit outside of town, get to know Wilmington’s Atlantic side through its three beach communities: Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, and Wrightsville Beach.”
Regarding Southport, Southern Living said:
“This tiny harbor town finds its home near the Cape Fear River outlet and is a certified nautical-themed dream. The best place to enjoy the sights may be from the 9-acre Waterfront Park dotted with porch swings, benches, and a beloved fishing pier,” Southern Living wrote. “It could also be at one of the many dockside seafood restaurants known for the fresh oysters and accessibility by land or sea. A quick ferry ride will take you to explore other beaches and areas of the Brunswick Islands including remote Bald Head Island (where cars aren’t allowed) and Fort Fisher.”
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