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
Orange Beach
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
