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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.

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