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SoulGrown’s Travel section is your guide to exploring Alabama’s scenic coastlines, mountain retreats, and charming small towns. From hidden gems and luxury stays to outdoor adventures and cultural destinations, find inspiration for day trips, weekend getaways, and unforgettable journeys. With curated guides, itineraries, and vivid storytelling, SoulGrown helps you plan meaningful adventures while seeing Alabama in new ways.

SoulGrown’s Travel section is your guide to exploring Alabama’s scenic coastlines, mountain retreats, and charming small towns. From hidden gems and luxury stays to outdoor adventures and cultural destinations, find inspiration for day trips, weekend getaways, and unforgettable journeys. With curated guides, itineraries, and vivid storytelling, SoulGrown helps you plan meaningful adventures while seeing Alabama in new ways.

A guide to the restaurants, bars, and local traditions worth experiencing when the Tide rolls into Baton Rouge.

Tailgate Takeover: your guide to Alabama gameday in Baton Rouge

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November 5, 2026

From indigo dyeing and Gee’s Bend quilting to found-object art and Southern biscuit making, a collection of creative experiences offers an intimate way to explore the people, traditions, and creativity of the Black Belt.

Gee's Bend

The Black Belt Maker’s Trail invites visitors to get creative in Alabama’s Black Belt

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October 21, 2026

From pumpkin patches and trick-or-treat trails to costume contests and late-night music, here’s where to celebrate spooky season around the Magic City.

Six ways to spend Halloween around Birmingham

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October 20, 2026

Beth Walton and Oyster South are bringing farmers, chefs, scientists, and coastal communities together around a shared vision for healthy waters, thriving oyster farms, and good food.

Oyster South

How Oyster South is building a stronger Southern oyster community

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October 16, 2026

With hearty breakfast plates, Southern comfort food, and a loyal following of locals and beachgoers, Duck’s Diner has become a Gulf Coast favorite.

Duck's Diner

This Orange Beach diner has been named Alabama’s most famous

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October 15, 2026

The latest Michelin Guide hotel selection highlights five Alabama stays shaped by local history, architecture, and Southern hospitality.

Painted Lady hotel

Five Alabama hotels earn recognition in the 2026 Michelin Guide

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October 14, 2026

From Frank and Pardis Stitt’s celebrated restaurants to independent galleries and civil rights landmarks, the national travel publication explores the people and places shaping the Magic City.

Birmingham skyline

Condé Nast Traveler spotlights Birmingham’s food, arts, and history in new feature

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October 13, 2026

From garden-inspired dining and craft breweries to vintage finds and old-fashioned milkshakes, Opelika is worth a trip of its own.

24 Hours in Opelika, Alabama: a guide to local favorites

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October 12, 2026

These nine Alabama state park spots are the best places to catch the leaves as they turn, from waterfalls and lakeside trails to mountaintop overlooks.

Cheaha State Park

Where to see the best fall foliage this year in Alabama

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October 9, 2026

As the Michelin Guide prepares to unveil its 2026 American South selections, here are the Alabama restaurants we will be watching.

bottega bar

Could Alabama get its first Michelin star in 2026? Here are our predictions

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October 7, 2026

From choosing the right campsite to building your first fire, here’s how to get started camping in Alabama.

Tent Camping

A night under the stars: a beginner’s guide to camping in Alabama

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October 5, 2026

From cowbells and The Junction to local barbecue, neighborhood bars and vintage shopping, here’s what to know before Alabama takes on Mississippi State.

UA Cheerleaders

Tailgate Takeover: your guide to gameday in Starkville, Mississippi

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October 2, 2026

The annual celebration brings together art and outdoor traditions while highlighting Alabama’s wildlife and wild places.

WEWA

The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival brings art and the outdoors together

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October 1, 2026

Just outside Tuscaloosa, the park offers a quieter way to experience football season, from the campground to the lake and 23 miles of trails.

Lake Lurleen

Turn an Alabama football game into a weekend getaway at Lake Lurleen State Park

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September 30, 2026

From spring tulips to fall sunflowers, the Hubert family continues a century-old tradition of finding new ways to make the most of the land.

Hubert Farms

At Hubert Family Farms, there’s always something in bloom

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September 29, 2026

For decades, Fran Pearce and her late husband, “Big Dave,” helped shape Alabama’s catfish industry. Now she’s looking toward what comes next.

Fran Pearce

Meet Alabama’s ‘Catfish Queen’: Fran Pearce on family, farming, and the future of catfish

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September 28, 2026

Your guide to where to eat, drink, shop and soak up the atmosphere before Alabama takes the field.

Tailgate Takeover: your guide to Alabama gameday in Tuscaloosa

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September 25, 2026

With a central location, thoughtful design and a few memorable details, The Admiral makes a natural home base for a weekend in the city.

The Admiral

This Mobile hotel puts the best of downtown within easy reach

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September 24, 2026

With an evening kickoff, Tiger fans have time for a full day of activities before the lights come on over Jordan-Hare.

Tailgate Takeover: your guide to to Auburn gameday at Jordan-Hare Stadium

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September 17, 2026

Alabama kicks off SEC play in the Bluegrass State — here’s where to eat, drink, and explore first.

Tailgate Takeover: your guide to Alabama gameday in Lexington, Kentucky

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September 10, 2026

From Jim Crow to today, one family’s oral history of a Creole settlement—and the ground it’s slowly losing.

Utopia Club members

The history of Mon Louis Island, and the community that built its own utopia

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September 10, 2026