Three Texas Cities Named The South’s Best Cities Of 2024

The magazine Southern Living recently announced the Top 25 Best Cities to Live in the South and three of those cities are in Texas.

The Lonestar State is known for many things.  Great food, great people, great culture,  and obliviously, great places to live and visit as a tourist.

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According to Southern Living: An online survey was conducted by third-party agency, Proof Insights, among Southern Living consumers, asking them to rate their favorite places across the South for the South's Best Awards 2024. The survey was fielded from July 12 to August 23, 2023, and had over 20,000 respondents.

Where Are The Best Cities In The South?

1. Charleston, South Carolina
2. Savannah, Georgia
3. Nashville, Tennessee
4. New Orleans, Louisiana
5. Asheville, North Carolina

#16 Fort Worth, Texas

Southern Living says this about Fort Worth:

This former cattle town has been picking up steam for the past decade as companies and young adults have decided to make their home here. Now, new developments like Mule Alley (an entertainment hub with restaurants, shops, heritage brands, shops, and a 4-star hotel) intermingle with the same timeworn cowboy spirit that put this place on the map in the 1800s.

#14 Dallas, Texas

Southern Living says this about Dallas:

Don't try to do Dallas in a weekend, unless you're ready to pay a flight change fee to extend your stay. A week (or even a month) may be more appropriate if you want to get to know each and every one of this sprawling metropolis's unique neighborhoods. From the Design District's modern art galleries and sleek showrooms to the Main Street District's swanky cocktail bars and designer shopping, there's a new adventure waiting around every corner in Dallas.

#8 Austin, Texas

Southern Living says this about Austin:

One visit to Austin, and you'll be hooked (no pun intended). The city combines the best of Texas barbecue with great live music, secret swimming holes, and plenty of trails for hiking and biking. New hotels like the stunning Loren at Lady Bird Lake are taking the city's already robust class of accommodations to the next level. Shop wares from local artisans, explore the brewery scene, and take a leisurely paddle on the lake. Don't leave without trying the city's signature dish: a breakfast taco doused in hot sauce.

To see the entire list of the Best Cities In The South for 2024, click here.