Alabama

Forget counting miles for a minute. The only number that matters here is how many crawfish make it…

By Daniel Mercer · Jun 3

Smoke in the air usually means something good is nearby. That is especially true in Alabama, where roadside…

By Iris Bellamy · Jun 1

Smoke rising from a pit along a quiet Alabama highway is not a suggestion. It is a direct…

By Adeline Parker · May 28

Warm, golden crust. Thick, fragrant filling. The kind of peach cobbler that makes you pull off the highway,…

By Clara Whitmore · May 27

Retire on a lake. Pay less for almost everything. Watch bald eagles from your porch and hike through…

By Eliza Thornton · May 26

Locals fill the parking lot on weeknights. Travelers plan their route around it. That combination tells the whole…

By Iris Bellamy · May 25

Alarms go off before sunrise. Drives stretch across county lines. By the time most people are pouring their…

By Clara Whitmore · May 25

The best meal you will find for well under $15 might be hiding behind a hand-painted sign on…

By Gideon Hartwell · May 24

You did not plan to become a regular. You just wanted fried chicken. Then came the yeast rolls,…

By Gideon Hartwell · May 13

Alabama rewards the people who are willing to drive for something real. There is a roadside spot that…

By Cedric Vale · May 8

Locals here are getting nervous, and honestly, who can blame them? This tiny Alabama beach town has spent…

By Eliza Thornton · May 8

Two movies, one ticket, and a sky so wide it feels like the screen was built just for…

By Gideon Hartwell · May 6

Most tourists follow the coast or head straight for the cities. The ones who venture into Alabama’s small…

By Iris Bellamy · May 6

Friday morning, line already forming, everyone knowing the new stock just landed. That is the energy at this…

By Clara Whitmore · May 5

Clear the afternoon plans and loosen the road trip schedule. Alabama is serving the kind of Southern meal…

By Iris Bellamy · May 2

Picture a long beach day finally winding down, sun still on your shoulders, and a genuine all-you-can-eat seafood…

By Lenora Winslow · May 1

Big appetites, bigger smiles, and an endless parade of dishes waiting to be tried. Alabama quietly hides a…

By Adeline Parker · Apr 25

Right on the Gulf Coast in Alabama, there is a seafood restaurant that locals will tell you about…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 22

You know a place is doing something right when a single plate is enough to get people in…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 13

What, in your opinion, makes a great New York strip steak? Is it the temperature, the place, or…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 4

A short beach getaway in Alabama can do a lot to recharge your batteries, and a place like…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 31

In Alabama, it does not take long for a seafood spot to get people talking when the food…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 26

Are you tired of massive buffets that all seem to offer the same uninspired selection? Alabama is known…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 26

Most bookstores make it easy to browse fast and leave. This one does the opposite. So what happens…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 24

Some places feel like treasure waits everywhere. This enormous Alabama antique store is exactly that kind of discovery.…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 24

Most castles feel formal and distant, but this one pulls you in like an old friend. Its towers…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 24

Are you on the hunt for great finds without spending a fortune? Alabama is home to some seriously…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 23

Do you ever find yourself so hungry that one plate just will not cut it? In Alabama, there…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 23

Looking for Italian food that’s worth planning a detour for in Alabama? Road trips in Alabama often uncover…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 23

If you are a fan of real, honest Southern BBQ, a small spot in Alabama, should be on…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 23

My father once owned a 1965 Ford Mustang in deep red, a car he cherished almost as much…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 22

Sweet Home Alabama is a phrase that became popular through music and culture, often used to describe a…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 22

Alabama has plenty of surprises, and this massive thrift store is one you don’t want to miss. Rows…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 22

Have you ever bitten into a perfectly seasoned shrimp and thought, “I need to find more places like…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 14

Are you looking for a place where dinner plans feel simple, and somehow end up being the best…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 14

This is where picky eaters and hungry people both win. If you’re looking for a sign to treat…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 12

Looking for a combination of a perfect view and delicious food? Some meals simply taste better by the…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 12

Alabama has a deep, flavorful soul food tradition that goes back generations. From slow-cooked collard greens to crispy…

By James Cave · Mar 9