Mobile Named Best Hidden Gem City: Architectural Digest, that design mag with over a century under its belt, recently gave a nod to Alabama in their list of Top Hidden Gem Cities for Snowbirds. Mobile took the spotlight, and there’s more about the sweet spots for snowbirds in the heart of Dixie.
Mobile got the spotlight
Architectural Digest set out to uncover 75 top cities for those who prefer warmth over the cold and crowds. Their criteria included housing and lodging availability, Yelp ratings for activities and eateries, home sale prices, and winter weather conditions. To ensure authenticity, they also considered the number of Yelp ratings to identify true hidden gems.
Mobile, Alabama, came in at 10 nationwide cities:
- New Orleans, LA
- Naples, FL
- Honululu, HI
- Palm Springs, CA
- Gilbert, AZ
- Sedona, AZ
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Yuma, AZ
- Corpus Christi, TX
Mobile, Alabama, shines as a top destination for snowbirds, securing the #1 spot in the category of “Percentage of total walking trails with high ratings and low traffic on All Trails” according to Architectural Digest’s rankings.
Other Alabama cities that made the list
Alabama’s snowbird-friendly cities are making waves in Architectural Digest’s rankings:
– Huntsville at #23
– Birmingham at #24
– Montgomery at #31
– Gulf Shores at #38
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