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Guntersville among the best lake towns for year-round living
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Alabama has some beautiful lakes where folks can spend a weekend or take a brief fishing trip. But what if you want to live at the lake year-round?
Southern Living answered that question with a list published recently that ranks The Best Southern Lake Towns To Live In Year-Round. And you know what? Guntersville is among the best, according to the panel.
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Southern Living’s 8 Best Southern Lake Towns To Live In Year-Round
Southern Living consulted real estate experts to find the best lake towns in the region for full-time living. The list takes into account several factors:
- A relaxed lifestyle with boating, fishing and strong community ties
- Affordable housing and year-round outdoor activities
- A blend of natural beauty, small-town charm and amenities for full-time living
The list of 8 includes:
- Greensboro, Georgia
- Seneca, South Carolina
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Chapin, South Carolina
- Guntersville, Alabama
- Dandridge, Tennessee
- Cornelius, North Carolina
- Clayton, Georgia
“If you prefer to spend every moment of your free time fishing, you may want to consider relocating to Guntersville, Alabama.”
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living
In addition to fishing, the publication mentions among Guntersville’s perks the restaurants and shops along the main street of downtown Guntersville, the Sunset Drive Walking Trail, and the relative affordability of homes in the area.
Guntersville is getting noticed
Southern Living is not the only publication that has listed Guntersville among its “best of” lists (although Southern Living did include Lake Guntersville in an earlier ranking of 18 Lakes Across The South For A Restful Weekend Away.).
Other lists Guntersville has landed on recently include:
- 9 Most Laid Back Towns in the Southern United States
- 8 off-the-beaten-path towns in Alabama
- 5 of the most Instagram-worthy places in Alabama
- 7 best small towns in Alabama for outdoor enthusiasts
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