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 Ultimate Hart of Dixie Fan Guide
Hart of Dixie premiered on 2011 on The WB network, starring Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, and Wilson Bethel. In this "fish out of water" tale, New York Doctor Zoe Hart inherits a medical practice in small-town Bluebell, Alabama. When she doesn't get her preferred residency, she moves there and isn't prepared for the slower pace. It was filmed primarily in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Hart of Dixie Fan Guide
5 Must-Eat Dishes on the Gulf Coast
The coastline along the Gulf of Mexico spans across the states of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It's a region impacted by hurricanes and oil spills, but also has incredible food, especially seafood. Everyone has recommendations for you, no matter who you ask. There are many must-eat dishes, but these are just a few that visitors can’t miss. What is your … [Read more...] about 5 Must-Eat Dishes on the Gulf Coast
Flora Bama: The Bar That Spans Two States
The wooden watering hole has seen countless storms since opening on the Alabama and Florida state lines in 1964. It was constructed on land set aside for a new bridge that added two miles of beach to Alabama. And conveniently for the owners, the Alabama side was in a dry county, making it an essential stop for travelers. For many years, it was the only building for miles … [Read more...] about Flora Bama: The Bar That Spans Two States
Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
While the beaches of Florida tend to get all the glory, once you've seen an Alabama Gulf Coast sunset, you don't want to see anything else. The area, from the state lines of Florida to Mississippi, may be a tiny stretch of sand, but it's among the best in the region. Settled in the 1800s as a part of the Mississippi territory, tourism has been the main industry for … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama
