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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 […]

OWA reveals plans for new waterpark coming in 2022

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April 9, 2021

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, […]

How to spend a perfect weekend in Birmingham

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April 8, 2021

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 […]

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Take a peek inside the new luxury hotel in Homewood, Alabama

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April 4, 2021

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 […]

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Learn the history behind Alabama’s 136-year-old Middle Bay Lighthouse

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March 27, 2021

It’s been six months since Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina was shut down by Hurricane Sally’s 105-mph winds and storm surge, which wrecked the upstairs fine-dining restaurant and put its […]

Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina reopens just in time for spring break

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March 23, 2021

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Get a truly wild experience at Bama Bucks exotic animal park and restaurant

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March 22, 2021

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A guide to spending a week in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

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March 19, 2021

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8 alternative spring break destinations in Alabama

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March 18, 2021

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Take a road trip to see waterfalls in north Alabama

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March 18, 2021

Imagine rows and rows of colorful tulips against a backdrop of a blue, early-spring sky. Ribbons of yellow, orange, pink, and red stretch as far as the eye can see. […]

It’s tulip time! Visit the annual Festival of Tulips at American Village

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March 17, 2021

Just off the coast of Mobile Bay you’ll find Fairhope, Alabama. With its charming downtown, Spanish moss-draped live oaks, antebellum architecture, and a population of only 21,000, the waterside community […]

How to spend a weekend in Fairhope, Alabama

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March 12, 2021

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A 180-year-old hotel in Selma reopens with a fresh new look

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March 9, 2021

Montgomery, Alabama, is packed with history, landmarks, and some good food to boot. The opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in 2018 has since drawn visitors from […]

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What to do on a visit to Montgomery, Alabama

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March 2, 2021

2020 was a difficult year for restaurants, but that hasn’t stopped several new ones from opening up in the Magic City. Here are 10 new restaurants and eateries to try […]

10 new restaurants in Birmingham to try this year

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February 20, 2021

While many associate Mardi Gras with the revelry and debauchery of New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, the holiday actually began right here in Alabama. Mardi Gras was first celebrated in 1703 […]

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5 ways to safely celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile this year

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February 13, 2021

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8 perfect Alabama date ideas for Valentine’s Day

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February 7, 2021

Just outside of Birmingham awaits a luxurious private lodge positioned on 895 acres of breathtaking views and exceptional amenities.  But what is most striking about Honeywood Valley is the unique […]

Retreat, reconnect, relax – This Alabama resort delivers the sweet life

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February 1, 2021

Alabama’s favorite Instagram account is giving away a weekend for two in Birmingham! With over a $600 value, the package includes a two night stay at the premiere Elyton Hotel […]

Don’t miss a chance to win a weekend for two in Birmingham

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November 18, 2020

The fall foliage in Alabama is starting to peak this week in North Alabama and next week in central Alabama. Our state tends to get a later leaf peak, with […]

The best places to see fall foliage in Alabama

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November 3, 2020