New WorldAtlas list names Athens one of Alabama's best small towns to visit

Athens has been getting a good bit of attention lately, and an international publication has taken notice. WorldAtlas recently released its list of the Most Historic Small Towns in Alabama to Visit, and Athens made the list.

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WorldAtlas lists 9 Most Historic Small Towns in Alabama

The WorldAtlas article lists the following historic towns on its list:

Fort Payne
Selma
Athens
Tuscumbia
Tuskegee
Moundville
Tallassee
Eufaula
Childersburg

When mentioning Athens, the publication points to the city’s downtown area, its museums and historic homes throughout the city.

“Tracing its incorporation to 1818, Athens is one of the most historic small towns in Alabama. The town has a lovely downtown region hosting a selection of sites and landmarks to show for its storied heritage.”

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