Cradled atop Lookout Mountain and draped in misty pine forest, Mentone, Ala., is no longer a secret. Southern Living says this tiny mountaintop town as its No. 1 pick for a weekend getaway in the state.

Southern Living listed the 12 best places for a weekend getaway in Alabama , with cities like Fairhope, Huntsville and the Gulf beaches making the list. But above them all was Mentone, which Southern Living praised for its "unhurried charm," natural beauty, and blend of rustic cabins and artist-run shops that give the town its character.

Here's what makes Mentone a perfect weekend getaway with fall just around the corner.

What to do in Mentone

Southern Living says Mentone's biggest draw is the brilliant autumn foliage at DeSoto State Park. Peak colors typically arrive from mid-O

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