There are many small towns in Michigan, but these six stood out to readers on USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Awards. Here's what makes them unique.

Here's a look at the top 10 best historic small towns, according to USA TODAY readers. Granbury, Texas. Abilene, Kansas. Worthington, Ohio. Ludington, Michigan. Ruston, Louisiana. Newport, Kentucky.

From purple lilacs on Mackinac Island to Grand Haven's sandy shores, six Michigan small ... participants considered small towns in nine categories: best coastal small town, best historic small ...