Nestled along the shoreline of Mobile Bay, lies the charming city of Fairhope, Alabama. Founded in 1894, Fairhope was the beacon of a model colony, based on equality, co-operation and free from private monopolies. Today, the city is more of a boutique seaside resort and a known affluent suburb of Mobile city located across the …
The charming city of Helena is located 20 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama. The city has been named in the ‘Best Places to Live Top 100’ list in the United States and has been ranked 13th ‘Best Place to Raise Your Kids’. The city was originally named Cove, until a new railroad line was built …
Located 14 miles southwest of Birmingham, Alabama is charming Hueytown. The city has a rich history in the coal, steel and farming industries, meaning there’s plenty of historical sites, museums and mills to see on your travels. Hueytown was also the home to a prominent NASCAR racing group called the ‘Alabama Gang’. Therefore, a trip …
Originally inhabited by Muscogee people, Ozark, Alabama has a rich history. The town was once named Merricks after the first European settler to the area, but citizens decided to change its name in 1855 to Ozark. Ozark has three sites on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the geographical Wiregrass Region …
Talladega lies 50 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama. It’s a town known for its motorsports, beautiful natural forests and family-friendly activities. Talladega features a large amount of historical properties too. Visitors can walk around the so-called ‘Silk Stocking District’ and view impressive Victorian, Colonial Revival and Queen Anne architectural styles. I’m an Alabama local who …
The city of Scottsboro, Alabama was once inhabited by Cherokee Indians before the area became developed along the Tennessee River. The region was a great source of water and food and locals used the river to ship freight to larger cities. For decades, the thriving river trade was the city’s main source of income due …
The city of Foley, Alabama was named after its founder John B. Foley who arrived in the state from Chicago in the early 1900s. He used some of his own funds to construct a railway line and the first station opened in the city in 1905. Today, the same railroad station is home to the …
The city of Millbrook, Alabama sits 9 miles northwest of state capital Montgomery. Surrounded by lakes, rivers and islands, it’s a wonderful place from which to get back to nature. The city’s proximity to Montgomery also makes it easy to visit Civil Rights trails, museums, memorials, and delve deeper into the region’s history. Whether you …
The vibrant city of Cullman is equidistant between Birmingham and Huntsville in the state of Alabama. It was originally Cherokee territory, with a famous trail known as the Black Warrior’s Path which traversed along the river’s edge. The city was founded by European settler Colonel John G. Cullman, an immigrant from Bavaria, Germany in 1873, …
Alexander City was named in 1873 after railroad president Edward Porter Alexander. The city is well known for its outdoor activities, and with woodland trails, riverside walks and lakeside recreation on offer, there’s plenty to occupy visitors. Whether you wish to spend time boating on Lake Martin, fishing the Tallapoosa River, exploring subterranean caverns, or …