Tag: Alabama
Weekend Getaway Guide: Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is Alabama’s oldest city. Founded in 1702, the shipping port has been ruled by France, Great Britain, and Spain, creating a melting pot of people, architecture, and cuisine. With a rich history, bustling restaurant scene, and new boutique hotel, this Gulf Coast town beckons.
8 quick getaways from Atlanta that make for perfect vacations
Who doesn’t love a long, far-flung vacation? Fortunately, even when a lengthy trip isn’t in the cards, there’s plenty to explore close by. These eight spots are just over the Georgia state line and make ideal stops when you’ve got only a night or two.
What to see, eat, and do in Fairhope, Alabama
Cute shops, artsy attractions, and local eateries bloom across this charming small town with history rooted in hopeful ideals.
Essential Southern beach trips
There are a few things you can always count on if you travel along the Southern coast. Pillowy mounds of soft, fine sand. Warm, sunny days punctuated by kaleidoscopic sunsets. Tents and umbrellas bearing the mascots of college football teams. Local shrimp and oysters fried to greasy perfection. These eight classic destinations tick all those boxes and more.
Biscuit-making with James Beard Award-winning chef Scott Peacock
The chef hosts his Black Belt Biscuit Making Experience in Reverie, the 1858 historic Greek Revival mansion in Marion, Alabama.
Why an Emory physician built a second career as a death penalty expert
For the past decade, Dr. Joel Zivot has acted as a medical expert in numerous death penalty cases throughout the South. Legal defense teams seek him out for medical examinations before execution, for expert testimony in court, and, in rare cases, for autopsies to assess a victim’s experience during execution.
DeJuana Thompson’s perfect day in Birmingham, Alabama
The president and CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute shares how she would spend an ideal 24 hours in her hometown.
Where to eat, sleep, and grab gifts in Auburn, Alabama
While university spirit permeates this college town, there’s far more to Auburn than just academic and athletic pride.
Are Georgia’s water wars over?
In 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request by Florida to limit the amount of water Georgia can withdraw from a shared river basin—the latest and most significant development in a tri-state battle over how to apportion the waters that flow through those two states and Alabama, a fight that’s cost untold millions of dollars and sparked multiple lawsuits. The decision was widely regarded as a victory for Georgia. So: Are the water wars finally over?
Explore the depths of the earth at this Alabama cave preserve
With brilliant columns of light pouring through two keyhole entrances, it’s no wonder Alabama’s Stephens Gap Callahan Cave Preserve makes an appearance on many a bucket list. After a short but rocky hike to the entrance, visitors may descend into the 143-foot-deep cavern via the walk-down path (which is steep and can be wet and slippery—sturdy shoes, helmets, and headlamps are highly recommended).