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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.

These are five Tuscaloosa parks I keep coming back to—for the views, the memories, and the moments you can’t quite plan for.

Lake Nicol

A local’s guide to Tuscaloosa’s best parks

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April 10, 2026

Seed to Soul highlights chefs who are championing local producers and bringing a deeper awareness to the state’s foodways—inviting viewers into both the process and the thought behind each dish.

Harvesting carrots

Introducing Seed to Soul: chefs shaping Alabama’s food story

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April 9, 2026

When this year’s Masters Champions Dinner menu was released, it sparked a question: If Alabama were to host a Champions Dinner, what would be served?

The masters views

What Alabama would serve at the Masters Champions Dinner

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April 8, 2026

Willy Wilcox’s golf journey has been anything but straightforward. Once a PGA Tour player earning millions, he stepped away after years of battling addiction. Now, he’s back at the game’s highest stage—the Masters—this time as a caddie.

Willy Wilcox

Willy Wilcox: PGA Tour veteran, sobriety, and looping at The Masters

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April 6, 2026

Mark your calendars, because it’s almost time for you to Get In The Loop! The streets of downtown Dothan are about to pulse with rhythm, color, and creativity.

The Loop Music & Art Festival

Get In The Loop: Dothan’s 5th Annual Loop Music & Art Festival returns this April

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April 2, 2026

Tucked into the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa, a blue-painted historic home hosts an indie bookstore with a room dedicated to a beloved community member, the late Christine Deitsch. 

Ernest and Hadley

A room for everyone at Tuscaloosa’s Ernest & Hadley

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April 1, 2026

A Birmingham institution with more than three decades of history is once again in the national spotlight. Bottega has been named a finalist for the 2026 James Beard Awards, earning recognition in the Outstanding Hospitality category—one of the industry’s most meaningful honors.

bottega bar

Birmingham’s Bottega earns 2026 James Beard finalist nomination

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March 31, 2026

From coastal crawfish boils to springtime traditions and community gatherings, Alabama is taking full advantage of this beautiful season. Warmer days and longer evenings are setting the stage for festivals, […]

Renaissance Faire

SoulGrown Roundup: Things to Do in Alabama This Week (April 1-5, 2026)

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March 27, 2026

For the first time, the Grand Prix will take place without George Barber, the Birmingham motorsports enthusiast whose vision brought the world-renowned Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum to life.

Indy Grand Prix

Indy Grand Prix returns to Barber Motorsports Park

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March 26, 2026

Trailblazers in Alabama turn long miles and hard climbs into life-changing experiences for children through Make-A-Wish.

Trailblaze Challenge

Why hundreds hike Alabama’s Pinhoti Trail for Make-A-Wish

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March 26, 2026

Five Alabama shopping districts have earned national recognition after being named among the most “envied” retail destinations in the country, according to a new ranking from financial media company MarketBeat.

Pepper Place Market

These Alabama shopping districts are getting national attention

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March 24, 2026

In Alabama, there’s no shortage of great barbeque, and just about everyone has their go-to spot. But in Leeds, Rusty’s Bar-B-Q has carved out a loyal following as a beloved […]

BBQ plate at Rusty's

This Leeds restaurant is a beloved spot for authentic Alabama BBQ

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March 19, 2026

Longer days and warmer weather can only mean one thing: Alabama’s spring event season is in full swing.

Cherry blossom festival

SoulGrown Roundup: Events This Week (March 2026)

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March 13, 2026

The leprechauns have spoken, and the shamrocks have been counted: St. Patrick’s Day in Enterprise, Alabama, is unlike any other in the state.

Enterprise St. Patrick's Day

This Alabama town celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a one-person parade

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March 12, 2026

The wait is over — Little Betty Sea Bar is now open. The newest concept from Revival Restaurant Group officially welcomed guests on March 10, 2026, in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

tablescape at little Betty sea bar

Little Betty Sea Bar brings seafood and showmanship to Mountain Brook

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March 11, 2026

The story of Gee’s Bend traveled full circle — from the quiet banks of the Alabama River to the global stage of QuiltCon 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nearly a […]

quilts on clothesline

Gee’s Bend quilters shine at world’s largest quilting event

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March 11, 2026

Gulf State Park stretches across more than 6,000 acres, extending right across the street from the shoreline I’d spent years claiming as my happy place. Turns out, I’d been robbing myself of a part of the coast that would bring me more joy than I ever expected.  

Gulf State Park

Beyond the beach chair: rediscovering Gulf State Park

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March 10, 2026

Long before the name appeared in Madison, the “Donut Dollies” were a familiar sight to American troops stationed in war zones. During World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam […]

donuts in box

Madison’s ‘Donut Dollies’ carry on historic tradition of serving veterans

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March 9, 2026

As we mark International Women’s Day, we celebrate a century of remarkable Alabama women whose achievements remind us of the power of determination, resilience, and leadership across every generation.

Rosa Parks statue

International Women’s Day: 100 years of influential Alabama women

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March 6, 2026

As always, this week is full of unique and lively events for Alabamians with interests of all kinds.

BBQ on grill

SoulGrown Roundup: What’s Happening in Alabama This Week (March 11-15)

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March 6, 2026

Craftsmanship, heritage and entrepreneurship took center stage in the recent episode of Afield with Christiana Roussel, featuring Luke Kolbie — founder of Kingfisher Leatherworks, Avontuur, and CEO of Russell Moccasin. […]

Kingfisher leatherworks

Afield with Christiana Roussel: Luke Kolbie

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March 5, 2026