Best Small Town In MD Nestled Along The Coast: Southern Living

ST. MICHAELS, MD — Each southern state has its own little nugget of gold, a city with a small town feel, and Maryland is no different.

Southern Living recently released its list of the South's Best 2024 award recipients, including those for Best Small Town, declaring St. Michaels as Maryland's victor yet again.

The winners were selected by Southern Living readers via a third-party agency, Proof Insights. The regional magazine said online voting took place last year from July 12-Aug. 23.

More than 20,000 people made nominations and voted in the publication's eighth annual contest.

St. Michaels, with its picturesque scenery, offers several amenities for visitors, according to its website. Skipjacks, kayaking, golfing, bicycling, bistros, waterfront restaurants, boutiques are all offered at St. Michaels.

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Southern Living's depiction of St. Michaels is as follows:

"The Eastern Shore of Maryland has many charms, and St Michaels is one of its brightest gems. Located on the Chesapeake Bay, it’s a destination for tasting Maryland crabs (don’t miss an opportunity to have a meal at The Crab Claw), meandering downtown and sailing the bay. Excellent local inns and boutique hotels like The Wildset Hotel invite you to make a weekend of it."

See the full list of Southern Living's Best Small Towns 2024 here.