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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.

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. 

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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?

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The Mystery of 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.

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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

Birmingham Bakery Named the Best in Alabama

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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.

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Black Belt Birding Festival Returns to Alabama

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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

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.

TJ Johnson on the Tennessee River

The man who paddled 652 miles down the Tennessee River

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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.

Cherith Fluker

A conversation with Secret Birmingham’s Cherith Glover Fluker

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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.

Mason Currier

Mason Currier: the young birder who slowed down to see the world

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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.

Full Moon BBQ rib plate

Full Moon BBQ at 40: how a family-run Alabama staple built its legacy

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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.

Sweet Grown Seafood Cookout

Sweet Grown Alabama hosts 11th annual Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf

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May 12, 2026

What began as a roadside bait shop along Highway 431 grew into a landmark woven into Alabama fishing history.

Tom Mann's Fish World

The legacy of Tom Mann’s Fish World in Eufaula, Alabama

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May 11, 2026

Grab your friends, your appetite, or your sunhat and enjoy all that Alabama has to offer this week.

Birmingham Taco Fest

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (May 11th-17th)

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May 8, 2026

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

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Seed to Soul: Chef David Bancroft of Acre in Auburn, Alabama

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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.

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Courtland looks skyward: a town’s deep history and its renewed effort to build the future

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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.

Bandido Coffee

Where to eat, sip, and support Latino and Latina-owned businesses in Birmingham

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May 4, 2026