Originally opened in 1925, the Redmont Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama re-opened and was completely renovated in 2016 for future generations of visitors to enjoy. The oldest hotel in the city, it was ahead of its time with private baths, chilled water, and ceiling fans to protect from the Southern humidity. Celebrities like Hank Williams and Kareem Abdul-Jabar stayed here … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Redmont Hotel
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Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham, Alabama is home to many important landmarks from the Civil Rights Movement. The most important place to see is the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, a massive interpretive museum and research center downtown. Opened in 1992, the Smithsonian affiliate's tours start in the atrium, where guides share important information on the facility and tell you where to … [Read more...] about Visiting the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Weekend Guide to Mobile, Alabama
First settled as a fort in 1702, the city of Mobile has influences from the French, British, and Spanish that appear to visitors to be reminiscent of cities like New Orleans or Savannah. It was first named the capital of French Louisiana the same year. The city is Alabama's only saltwater port so much of its industries involve the water, specifically shipping and seafood. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Mobile, Alabama
Visiting GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
Mobile, Alabama has a long tradition of maritime culture including shipping and seafood. GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico opened to provide hands-on exhibits on all aspects of the industry. Planning began in 1990, followed by construction in 2010. The museum opened to the public in September of 2015 and is the only one of its kind devoted to the … [Read more...] about Visiting GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
12 National Parks to Visit in the South
The Southern United States has some of the best and undiscovered national parks and sites in the country. While there are hundreds worth a visit that span all of our states in the region, here are just a few that we recommend planning a trip to. This includes not only the traditional national parks but also national heritage areas, preserve areas, historical sites, … [Read more...] about 12 National Parks to Visit in the South
