Instead of Nashville, Reader’s Digest suggests this ‘underrated’ Alabama city

Instead of Nashville, Reader’s Digest suggests this ‘underrated’ Alabama city

Move over Music City.

Florence made Reader’s Digest’s list of the 15 most underrated American cities worth a visit, with the national publication touting its music and food scene.

The list – admittedly, crafted for people unfamiliar with the area’s attractions – touted Florence’s place in music history through its place in the Shoals.

The story also encouraged visitors to come for the W.C. Handy Music Festival, which will run from Friday, July 21st to Sunday, July 30th.

It also lauded The Stricklin Hotel and GunRunner, two boutique hotels, as well as Trowbridge’s ice cream shop and Big Bad Breakfast.

The other destinations were:

Instead of Washington, D.C., try Charlottesville, Va.

Instead of Philadelphia, try Bethlehem, Penn.

Instead of New York City, try Greenwich, Conn.

Instead of Seattle, try Tacoma, Wash.

Instead of Portland, try McMinnville, Ore.

Instead of Denver, try Missoula, Mont.

Instead of Chicago, try Traverse City, Mich.

Instead of Minneapolis, try Eau Claire, Wis.

Instead of Indianapolis, try Bloomington, Ind.

Instead of Louisville, try Bowling Green, Ky.

Instead of St. Louis, try Branson, Mo.

Instead of Asheville, try Hendersonville, N.C.

Instead of Memphis, try Tupelo, Miss.

Instead of Salt Lake City, try Provo, Utah