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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.

There are few places in Alabama where history, architecture, and coastal cuisine come together as naturally as they do in Mobile. As Alabama’s oldest city, Mobile wears its history lightly, […]

How to spend 48 hours in Mobile, Alabama

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July 13, 2026

From colorful hot air balloons and historic ghost hunts to local shopping, Gulf Coast traditions and one-of-a-kind cultural experiences, this weekend is full of opportunities to explore a different side of Alabama.

Shopping in Mountain Brook

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (July 13-19)

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July 10, 2026

Whether they’ve been serving their communities for decades or have become local favorites more recently, these Alabama barbecue joints deserve a spot on any barbecue lover’s list.

Alabama BBQ

7 hidden Alabama barbecue joints worth the detour

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July 7, 2026

Whether you crave immersive museums, legendary barbecue, boutique shopping, or a cozy coffee stop, Decatur has everything you need for a great weekend.

How to spend 48 hours in Decatur, Alabama

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July 7, 2026

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings visitors from around the globe to the United States, many of the moments capturing attention online have little to do with soccer itself.

American flag on beach

World Cup visitors are falling in love with Alabama hospitality

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July 6, 2026

This week’s events celebrate the artists, musicians, makers and traditions that give each corner of the state its own character.

Legacy Arena

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (July 6th-12th)

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July 3, 2026

Watch the sky light up from Walt’s on the Roof, where elevated small plates, refreshing cocktails, and panoramic views transform a holiday tradition.

Walt's on the Roof

This Auburn fireworks experience is the ultimate Fourth of July upgrade

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June 30, 2026

Alabama’s newest tourism trail invites visitors to explore the people, places, and traditions behind the state’s catfish culture.

Fried Catfish

Alabama’s new Catfish Trail highlights 50+ restaurants, waterways, and attractions

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June 29, 2026

The story of Majestic Caverns spans ancient Indigenous culture, Spanish explorers, Civil War soldiers, and Prohibition-era outlaws.

Majestic Caverns

Alabama’s ancient underground: the remarkable history of Majestic Caverns

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June 26, 2026

The Clotilda was the last known slave ship to arrive in the United States—but its story continues in survival, memory, and the founding of Africatown.

Clotilda exhibit

Mobile’s Africatown: the story of the Clotilda slave ship and its survivors

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June 25, 2026

The Mobile Bay town earned national recognition for its waterfront views, walkable downtown, and unmistakable coastal charm.

This Alabama town was just named one of the South’s coolest summer places

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June 24, 2026

Wind Creek Wetumpka’s Spa Reserve delivers Alabama’s best full-service wellness experience—and it’s worth the visit.

Wind Creek Spa

The best spa day in Alabama might be hiding in Wetumpka

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June 23, 2026

Consider your summer bucket list handled with these family-friendly Alabama destinations worth the drive.

Family-friendly summer activities in Alabama: 25 places to explore with kids

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June 23, 2026

Adjacent to the charming Mountain Brook Village and near the Grand Bohemian Hotel, Lane Parke blends high-end boutiques, diverse restaurants, services, and community amenities. 

Blue ballet flats

Your guide to Lane Parke: Mountain Brook’s premier lifestyle destination

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June 19, 2026

Black panthers don’t exist in Alabama—so why does everyone keep seeing one?

black panther

Alabama legends & tall tales: the mystery behind Alabama’s black panther sightings

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June 16, 2026

Set along Wheeler Lake in Rogersville, Alabama, this three-bedroom cottage feels less like a departure and more like a return to the familiar.

River's Edge Cottage

River’s Edge Cottage: classic charm meets modern comfort

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June 15, 2026

Standing along the waters of Bayou La Batre, it is easy to understand what is at stake. The bay supports oyster farms, commercial fishermen, and countless coastal species. It fuels […]

Bayou la Batre

How Alabama Beer Co and Murder Point Oysters protect Alabama waters

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June 10, 2026

From rehearsal dinners to receptions and everything in between, restaurants offer something traditional venues often can’t: a space that already feels like somewhere.

Adios interior

Birmingham restaurants worth booking for your wedding weekend

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June 10, 2026

There’s a small storefront on 25th Street North in Birmingham where the pastries don’t last long. Most mornings, the croissants are gone before most people have finished their first cup of coffee. If you’ve been lucky enough to snag one, you already know why.

Last Call Baking croissants

Alabama’s best bakery is in Birmingham—and you’d better get there early

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May 28, 2026

The sixth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will return to Alabama’s Black Belt region July 31 through Aug. 2, bringing together birding, ecotourism, local history, and civil rights heritage across multiple counties in west and central Alabama.

Alabama bird watching

6th annual Black Belt Birding Festival returns to Alabama this summer

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May 27, 2026

What began as a small Wilsonville feed and farm supply business eventually grew into one of the South’s most trusted sources for stone-ground grits, supplying beloved restaurants across Alabama and beyond.

McEwen and Sons family

Grounded in tradition: the family behind McEwen & Sons Grits

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May 21, 2026