Abingdon in contention for two USA Today accolades
Abingdon, Virginia, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, is once again in the running for recognition in the USA Today Visitors' Selection awards. The town has been nominated in two categories: Favorite Village Food Scene and Fave Southern Village.
The USA Today nomination for Abingdon highlights several of its attractions, including the Martha Washington Inn and Spa, the Wetlands Theme Park, the Jonesborough Repertory Theater, and the Tennessee Hills Distillery. However, the search results do not provide specific information about restaurants or attractions associated with Abingdon's food scene or its nomination as a Best Southern Small Town.
To shed light on Abingdon's culinary highlights and recognitions as a Southern small town, one might turn to local tourism websites or dedicated food and travel review sources. In 2021, WSLS 10 introduced a series called Abingdon Eats to highlight several standout restaurants in the town, such as Foresta, The Girl and the Raven, Peppermill, The Tavern, and 128 Pecan.
Abingdon has a rich history of winning accolades for its food scene. In 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, the town was recognised for its vibrant Southern cuisine, craft breweries, and locally sourced dining.
Other towns competing in the Best Southern Small Town category include Anna Maria Island in Florida, Bryson City in North Carolina, Buena Vista in Virginia, and West Monroe in Louisiana. Jonesborough, Tennessee, is another town nominated for Best Southern Village in the USA Today awards. Towns from Maine, Texas, California, Oregon, Minnesota, and other states are also included in the competition.
The ballot for both contests lasts until noon on Monday, February 20. The winners of the USA Today Visitors' Selection awards will be revealed on March 3. Voters can cast their daily votes on the USA Today website to support Abingdon in these prestigious awards.
Key Street, a historic street in Abingdon, is just one example of the town's charm and appeal. As the voting period continues, it remains to be seen whether Abingdon will add another accolade to its list of achievements in the realm of Southern cuisine and small-town living.
Abingdon's food scene, recognized as vibrant Southern cuisine, could be a significant aspect of its lifestyle and home-and-garden appeal for visitors. With standout restaurants like Foresta, The Girl and the Raven, Peppermill, The Tavern, and 128 Pecan, food-and-drink enthusiasts might find Abingdon a health-conscious destination, given its repeated accolades for craft breweries and locally sourced dining.
