One of Alabama’s coolest small towns might be the state’s best hidden gem.

It’s pretty hard to stumble upon Abbeville. There’s no interstate exit for the small, southeast Alabama town. Most people won’t pass through it going to their Gulf vacation. Most won’t go through it going to cities like Birmingham and Atlanta.

But that’s a shame because Abbeville has so much to offer. From the sweet, retro downtown (more about that in a minute) to the lush nature surrounding it (Abbeville is named after dogwoods, after all), you’re in for a treat if you visit the Henry County town.

There are plenty of reasons to take a trip to Abbeville, but we narrowed it down to three. (more…)