Made up of six wineries nestled within the mountains and valleys of North Alabama, the trail creates a breathtakingly scenic road trip.

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement changed the course of history in America forever. Many of the places that created the environment for such monumental change are right here in our own backyard. Alabama’s role in the Civil Rights Movement is undeniable. All across the state, our cities and towns became the backdrop for sit-ins, marches, demonstrations, and protests that opened the world’s eyes to the inequality, injustice, and bigotry prevalent throughout our country. Nearly 70 years later, the sacrifices many Americans made to advance the cause for equality are more important than ever. And now more than ever, it’s important to reflect on that history. 

Although Harper Lee was very protective of her privacy, you can get a closer look into her life by visiting her hometown of Monroeville in South Alabama.

Located just north of Montgomery on the Coosa River, Wetumpka’s historic Southern charm paired with its recently revitalized downtown make it the perfect place for a day trip.

With more than 1,500 items of space hardware in its permanent collection, as well as several rotating exhibits and dozens of interactive experiences that make you feel like you’re truly out of this world, the Space & Rocket Center is a must-visit for anyone in the area.

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Pursell Farms is steeped in history. Even its location in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains is part of the story. Pursell Farms is located on the east side of Sulphur Mountain. On the west is Talladega Springs, a former resort town that hit its peak in the early 1900s when visitors flocked to its luxury 100-room hotel for a stay while enjoying the supposed healing powers of the area’s many sulfur springs. Today, Pursell Farms carries on the resort town tradition with its 40-room boutique inn, cottages, and cabins.

In the Mount Rushmore of Alabama cities, Mobile has more than staked its claim. Founded in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana, this coastal city has a similar cultural identity and roots to the Big Easy, but with a more family-friendly spin. Its prime location near Alabama’s famous white-sand Gulf Coast beaches makes it a common stop for travelers passing through, but with an increasingly accomplished food scene and plenty of activities to fill a weekend twice over, there’s considerable reason to make Mobile your main stop. Here’s how to spend a weekend in Mobile. 

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If you grew up in Alabama or have spent any amount of time in the state, then you likely know a little about Helen Keller’s life here. After suffering a severe illness at 19 months, she was left deaf and blind. For the next five years, her world was dark, lonely, and utterly silent until Anne Sullivan entered her life. On a spring day in 1887, the teacher made a breakthrough when she successfully taught Helen the word “water” by repeatedly pumping cool well water into her hand while tapping out an alphabet code spelling the word into her other. By the end of the night, Helen had learned 30 words.

It may be best known as host to one of the Southeast’s biggest music festivals, but The Hangout in Gulf Shores has been showing crowds a good time for far longer than the Hangout Music Festival’s 10-year tenure.

For any place you visit, one thing always holds true: Locals know best. So that’s why we asked Lake Martin resident Chad McWhirter for the lowdown on his favorite lake haunts to help you plan a weekend getaway to Alabama’s largest lake.

Tiki bars are the ultimate source of tropical vibes when you’re looking to do some sippin’ by the sea. But what if you combined those two so you could do […]

It’s no Napa, but Alabama does have several wineries and vineyards dotting the state, from the northern mountains to our southern coast.

Nicknamed “The River City,” Decatur is beautifully situated along the Tennessee River in North Alabama. It is well known for the 500-acre Point Mallard Park, which is home to a water park (with America’s first wave pool), outdoor activities like golf and tennis, campsites, and more. While Point Mallard can keep you busy for days, there is much more to see and do in Decatur. The city is steeped in history and offers many experiences off the beaten path!

When temperatures start rising, do you hear lake breezes whispering to you? Beckoning you to the water’s edge for relaxation? If you’re looking for a summer lake getaway, River Rocks Plantation at Lake Guntersville is a hidden getaway. Located in North Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville, River Rocks Plantation offers vacation rental homes as well as homes and lots for purchase along Alabama’s largest lake. Here’s what to do on a weekend there:

Plenty of people (myself included!) got pandemic pups in 2020, and now they’re attached to us just as much as we are to them. For those who like to take their dog everywhere (guilty), it isn’t always easy to find places that are dog-friendly. But luckily, some places and some cities are more furry-friend friendly, and Huntsville is one of those. Here’s how to spend a dog-friendly day in Huntsville (as shown by Louie G. the Frenchie).

OWA, the amusement park and entertainment destination in Foley, Alabama, has announced plans for a new waterpark coming in 2022. And the best part? It’s largely indoors, so it can […]

Alabama’s most populous city has a rich history and an even more promising future. Over the past 10–15 years, the Magic City has more than lived up to its nickname, […]

After three years of construction, downtown Homewood’s newest resident is finally open for business. Located on the corner of 18th Street South and 28th Avenue South, the 129-room Valley Hotel […]

When it comes to lighthouses, Alabama isn’t exactly the Northeast, where around 150 of the country’s 1,000 lighthouses reside. Nor are we Michigan, where 115 lighthouses stand along the Great […]