A Small Town In Florida, Grayton Beach Is One Of The Coolest Places In The U.S.

Imagine a serene little village with some of the most spectacular beaches in the country, fun and fresh attractions, and plenty of community spirit, too. One of the coolest towns in the United States happens to be Grayton Beach in Florida and if you've never visited, now is the time. Why? Because this beautiful beach town also happened to be named the best beach in the country! Check out a few more reasons why this beach town is one of the coolest around.

In South Walton County in the Panhandle, nestled in the dunes, Grayton Beach is a small town that not many people outside of this area have discovered.

This historic community has the unofficial motto "nice dogs, strange people," so you can expect a fun and laidback vibe here.

This little beachside village is also well known for its thriving artist community that makes it anything but cookie-cutter. Here you'll find unique shops and restaurants and live music.

Not only is this town a fun and funky place to visit, but also expect to find some of the most gorgeous white-sand beaches in the state.

Nearby Grayton Beach State Park is a nature-lovers dream, with incredible beaches and coastal forests for hiking and biking.

The coastal lakes you'll find here are incredibly scenic and rare, with only a few other examples found in the entire world.

The Red Bar is a local landmark, a unique and lively hangout with Southern food and lots of live music.

While you're in town, make a trip to Eden Gardens State Park, just a few miles away in Santa Rosa Beach, for a picnic in the impressive gardens of an elegant 1897 mansion.

For all of these reasons and more, you will never forget a trip to this historic beachside community. It easily makes our list of the coolest towns in the U.S.

Have you ever visited Grayton Beach in Florida before? What's your favorite small town in Florida? Make sure to let us know in the comments section!