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

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.

June 19, 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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 21, 2026
TJ Johnson’s 652-mile kayak journey down the Tennessee River revealed how the waterway connected communities across four states, reshaping his understanding of the river, its landscapes, and the people who call it home.

May 20, 2026
In the pages of Secret Birmingham, author Cherith Glover Fluker invites readers on an exploration of a city rich in untold stories, vibrant culture, and a legacy that merits both recognition and appreciation.

May 18, 2026
A childhood fascination with an Eastern Bluebird led Samford freshman Mason Currier to break Alabama’s single-year birding record while discovering a deeper sense of purpose in conservation, community, and the natural world.

May 15, 2026
For 40 years, Full Moon BBQ has remained a familiar name across Alabama, known for its slow-smoked barbecue, Southern hospitality, and deeply loyal customer base. What began as a single Southside restaurant in 1986 has grown into a regional staple with 15 locations, all while holding tightly to the traditions that shaped it from the beginning.

May 12, 2026
Fresh Gulf seafood, Alabama pride, and a little friendly competition are headed back to the coast as Sweet Grown Alabama hosts its 11th Annual Seafood Cook-Off on Monday, May 18 at The Wharf in Orange Beach.

May 12, 2026
Through local ingredients and longstanding relationships, Chef David Bancroft celebrates the communities shaping Alabama’s foodways.

May 7, 2026
In the town of Courtland, time often slides backward before crawling forward again, tracing the line between what remains and what is slowly returning.

May 6, 2026
Birmingham’s Latino and Latina-owned businesses continue to play a major role in shaping the city’s food and coffee culture. These are family-run concepts and community-driven spaces that reflect heritage, entrepreneurship, and generations of tradition.

May 4, 2026