Birmingham, Alabama: A Local’s Guide to the Magic City
Civil rights history, iron and steel landmarks, free museums, big urban parks and a nationally known food scene: how to spend two days in Birmingham.
Huntsville, Alabama: The Rocket City Guide
Space history, a giant artist mill, mountain trails at the edge of town and a lively brewery scene: what to do in Huntsville, plus a two-day itinerary.
Mobile and Fairhope: A Local’s Guide to Mobile Bay
A port city with the country's oldest Mardi Gras and a flower-lined arts town across the bay: how to spend two days around Mobile Bay.
Fall in Alabama: Leaves, Festivals, Football and Cabin Weekends
When the leaves peak, where to see them, which 2026 festivals are worth the drive, and how to plan a game day or a mountain cabin weekend.
Gulf Shores vs. Orange Beach: Which Beach Town Is Right for You?
Same sand, different personalities. How Gulf Shores and Orange Beach compare on beaches, families, nightlife, food, fishing and lodging.
Things to Do in Orange Beach Beyond the Sand
Dolphin cruises, clear kayaks, parasailing, The Wharf and family fun: the best things to do in Orange Beach when you want more than a beach chair.
Gulf Shores in October: Shrimp Festival, Cooler Water and Fewer Crowds
Warm water, highs near 79 and the National Shrimp Festival, October 8 to 11, 2026: why October may be the best month on Alabama's beaches.
Alabama Fall Foliage: Best Drives and When the Leaves Peak
When the leaves peak in Alabama, which scenic drives to take, how long they are, and where to stay for a fall color weekend.
Best Seafood Restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Oysters, royal reds, grouper and gumbo: the locally owned seafood restaurants worth planning around in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley.
Hiking Near Birmingham: Red Mountain, Ruffner and Moss Rock Preserve
Giant boulders at Moss Rock, mining history on Red Mountain, quarry views at Ruffner and long days at Oak Mountain: where to hike near Birmingham.
Alabama Fall Festivals 2026: The Ones Worth the Drive
Dates, prices and practical tips for the fall festivals worth a drive across Alabama in 2026, from the Shrimp Festival to the Peanut Festival.
Things to Do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach: A Local’s Guide
Beaches, trails, dolphin cruises, Fort Morgan and Gulf seafood: a local's guide to the best things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, plus parking and when to go.