Tag: Alabama

Trés Taylor shares his passion for art in his adopted hometown of Selma, Alabama. He started the “Revolution of Joy” collective mural project—the aim of which is to connect history and inspire change—and welcomes guests to Byrdland, a historic Victorian house that serves as his home, studio, gallery, and an artist retreat. Here are his recommendations for exploring Selma like a local.

According to Executive Chef Jacob Stull, the most popular appetizer at Rêve, Birmingham, Alabama’s first-ever tasting menu restaurant, was inspired by a late-night Southern favorite: the “scattered, smothered, and covered” hash browns at Waffle House.

With all the natural components needed to make steel—iron ore, coal, and limestone—Birmingham experienced meteoric growth during the Industrial Age, earning it the name the Magic City. While steel production wound down in the 1970s, the moniker remains, albeit for a bevy of other reasons. The modern-day magic of this Southern city lies in the breadth of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts, history lovers, and gourmands alike.

Having lived downtown for nearly two decades, Reid's had a front-row seat to the city’s transformation. Here's how he'd enjoy an ideal day off.

Southwest Alabama is a land dominated by water, from Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico to the Magnolia River and the Mississippi Sound, as well as a host of lakes and lagoons, swamps and sloughs, bogs and bayous. As such, travelers along Alabama’s Coastal Connection, a National Scenic Byway, will be treated to plenty of stunning water views.

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.

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.

Cute shops, artsy attractions, and local eateries bloom across this charming small town with history rooted in hopeful ideals.

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.

The chef hosts his Black Belt Biscuit Making Experience in Reverie, the 1858 historic Greek Revival mansion in Marion, Alabama.