If you’ve ever visited Brunswick, Georgia, or Mount Dora, Florida, you should consider yourself lucky because that means you’ve experienced one of the “prettiest” towns in the entire country, at least according to the World Atlas.
The publishing resource, which typically specializes in geography, demography, economics, politics, travel and more, recently unveiled its list of “13 of the prettiest towns in the United States.”
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Among notable entries on the list are Sitka, Alaska, dubbed “The Paris of the Pacific,” and Carmel, California, sometimes referred to as “Carmel-by-the-Sea.”
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But Florida and Georgia are also given some representation on the list, in the form of the previously mentioned Mount Dora, which is located in Lake County, and Brunswick, Georgia, a city in the News4JAX viewing area that’s located in Glynn County.
“Few towns offer the serene vibe of Mount Dora,“ World Atlas writes. ”With numerous tranquil lakes nearby, you can pamper yourself with a dip in the water or a sunbath."
The publication goes on to list the town’s offerings of outdoor activities, like bike trails, jet skiing, or hiking, as more evidence of its placement on the list.
And if you do go, World Atlas recommends a stay at the Mt. Dora Historic Inn, which was built before World War I.
As for Brunswick, World Atlas wastes no time mentioning the coastal town’s ability to produce magnificent shrimp, quickly addressing its nickname as “The Shrimp Capital of the World.”
“But there’s plenty more to do than just stuffing your face with good food in Brunswick, as this town is packed with diverse sights and attractions,” World Atlas writes.
But it also mentions that the city offers much more than just delectable seafood, like the area’s “Old Town Historic District,” which features a myriad of historical monuments like the 124-year-old Ritz Theatre (yes, it still operates in 2026).
World Atlas also highlights the infamous “Lover’s Oak,” an over 900-year-old tree that has lived in Georgia since the Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution, which contains plenty of folklore surrounding its history.