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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Literary South: Harper Lee
Born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama, Nelle Harper Lee was the youngest of a family of four. Her father, A.C., was a lawyer and the inspiration for one of her most famous characters. Her younger brother was her main playmate as her sisters were older, but a young boy named Truman Capote, later a famous author, was also her friend. Capote visited Monroeville during the … [Read more...] about Literary South: Harper Lee
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
A Civil Rights Guide to Montgomery
If you're looking to visit only one place for its history tied to the Civil Rights Movement, it should be Montgomery, Alabama. The state capital was at the center of many important events like the bus boycott and is close to other places like Selma and Tuskegee. It's also where people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. made an important impact. Montgomery Civil … [Read more...] about A Civil Rights Guide to Montgomery
Hank Williams Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
Hank Williams was born in rural Butler County, Alabama, in 1923. He moved to Montgomery and won a talent contest that launched his career. From there, he got a gig performing on a radio show with the Drifting Cowboys. Like contemporaries like Elvis Presley, he gained notoriety by performing on the Louisiana Hayride and Grand Ole Opry. Williams wrote nearly a dozen number one … [Read more...] about Hank Williams Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
