Abingdon nominee for two USA Today accolades
Abingdon, Virginia, a picturesque town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, is once again in the running for prestigious awards in the USA Today Visitors' Choice contests. The winners will be announced on March 3.
In the 2023 USA Today Visitors' Choice awards, Abingdon is competing against 19 other small-town food scenes from across the United States for the Favorite Village Food Scene award. Additionally, Abingdon is also nominated for the Fave Southern Village award, alongside other contenders like Jonesborough, Tennessee.
The exact towns nominated alongside Abingdon and Jonesborough for these categories are not currently available in the search results. To find the complete list of nominees, we recommend checking USA Today's official website or their dedicated Travelers' Choice voting pages from 2023.
Abingdon's nomination for the Best Southern Small Town award is attributed to its historic Key Street, shopping choices, and mountainous location. The town is also known for its vibrant food scene, having previously won the title for Favorite Village Food Scene in 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019.
In 2021, Information Network 11 introduced a series called Abingdon Eats to highlight several standout restaurants in the town. Notable eateries featured in this series include Foresta, The Girl and the Raven, Peppermill, The Tavern, and 128 Pecan.
Other towns competing for the Best Southern Small Town award include Anna Maria Island in Florida, Bryson City in North Carolina, Buena Vista in Virginia, and West Monroe in Louisiana. The ballot for both contests (Best Southern Small Town and Best Southern Village) lasts until noon on Monday, Feb. 20.
Anyone can vote once daily for their preferred town. For those visiting Abingdon, the Martha Washington Inn and Spa is another staple attraction. The town also boasts attractions such as Wetlands Theme Park, the Jonesborough Repertory Theater, and Tennessee Hills Distillery, found in Tennessee's earliest town, Jonesborough.
Voting for the USA Today Visitors' Choice awards is an opportunity for the general public to show their support for their favourite small towns and their unique food scenes. So, cast your vote today and help shape the future of small-town tourism!
In the upcoming USA Today Visitors' Choice awards, Abingdon is not only competing for the Fave Southern Village award but also for the Favorite Village Food Scene award, showcasing its thriving culinary scene as a vital aspect of its lifestyle and home-and-garden offerings. Meanwhile, other towns like Anna Maria Island in Florida, Bryson City in North Carolina, and West Monroe in Louisiana are also in the running for the Best Southern Small Town award, highlighting the diversity of food-and-drink experiences across the United States.
