Alabama is often overlooked by travelers visiting the South, but there's plenty worth exploring. Whether you're looking for the great outdoors or swanky restaurants, important history, or quirky experiences, you'll find it here. These six destinations are our picks for the places you can't miss when visiting Alabama. Birmingham While not the capital city, many … [Read more...] about 6 Must-See Destinations in Alabama
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The South’s Creepiest Places to Visit
Are you afraid of ghosts? The South has some truly creepy places, whether the spooky cemeteries, haunted hotels, or even restaurants with spirits... and not the alcoholic kind! Do you dare visit these places that are reported to be haunted? Find out for yourself, but bring a friend. Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas Eureka Springs in Northwest Arkansas was … [Read more...] about The South’s Creepiest Places to Visit
5 Easy Day Trips from Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama is in the heart of the state with attractions like the Sloss Furnaces and Civil Rights landmarks like the 16th Street Baptist Church. But it's also well located to explore other parts of the state. It’s easy to pick up your rental car downtown or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening. The Best Day Trips from … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Day Trips from Birmingham
Visiting Alabama’s Breweries
Despite laws that only recently allowed breweries to sell directly to consumers, the craft beer scene in Alabama has exploded. From Huntsville to Birmingham and from Fairhope to Gadsden, you'll find plenty of places to enjoy a pint. In fact, there are organized beer trails in North Alabama and downtown Huntsville, allowing you to get stamps for the places you visit and earn … [Read more...] about Visiting Alabama’s Breweries
Southern Stays: The Tutwiler Hotel
Birmingham, Alabama was once home to a number of grand hotels and thankfully a handful have been brought back to life in the last few years. One such is The Tutwiler, managed by Hampton Inn & Suites. Originally built in 1914, the hotel was where visiting dignitaries and celebrities stayed. While the original building closed in 1972 and was demolished, the current … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Tutwiler Hotel
