We are always celebratingsmall-townlife and asking readers to share their favorites, but we’ve began noticing a trend.
Some of the towns they mentioned were reallyand we meanreallytiny.
Were talking fewer than 2,000 people tiny, which coincidentally is smaller than the population of my high school.
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Youll have plenty to write home about no matter what you get into.
Port Aransas, Texas
Population: 3,105
The community of Port Aransas is small but mighty.
Tourists come for the top-notch fishing and 18 miles of beaches.
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Visiting and need space for a crowd?
The idyllicCinnamon Shoreneighborhood has beachfront home rentals to suit any size group.
Try the crawfish dip at Magnolia Cafe, and marvel in the beauty of 20-acre Afton Villa Gardens.
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Its also rich with more than 250 years of history.
Stroll along German Street to marvel at centuries-old Victorian structures and pop into specialty shops.
When youre not at the stables, take a scenic drive along the towns winding roads.
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Youll pass acre after acre of rolling countryside dotted with more than 30 vineyards.
When youre ready for a break, pop into one and indulge in a wine tasting.
The Volunteer State community is centered around one main drag (with one stoplight!
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The surrounding scenery of green pastures, horse farms, and country roads isnt half-bad either.
In fact, its the third most-visited destination in the Peach State.
The Bavarian town is packed with European flair and character at every turn.
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.
Round Top, Texas
Population: 93
And we have a winner!
With fewer than 100 residents, Round Top is officially our tiniest tiny town.
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