The city of Jasper, Alabama was once a top producer of coal in the world. The city grew significantly in the late 1800s when railroads began to run through the city, and by 1891, there were six coal mines, a foundry, mills, hotels and banks. Today, you can still catch a glimpse of old Jasper …
Hartselle is located approximately 10 miles south of Decatur, Alabama. The city was founded when the North and South Alabama railroads came to the region in around 1870, and it is named after one of the railroad owners, George Hartselle. Its charming downtown district is home to antique stores, BBQ diners and quaint Bed & …
The city of Saraland lies 11 miles north of Mobile, Alabama. It’s a great place to base yourself to explore verdant parks, plantations, bird-watching trails, and abundant Mobile city and bay attractions. Whether you wish to spend time exploring World War II battleships, taking an Airboat tour along the Mobile Delta, or exploring world-class museums, …
Gardendale is a suburb of north Birmingham, Alabama. Once a farm settlement, the area was founded around 1825, and was originally known as “Jugtown” after a jug and churn factory located nearby. Today, this charming suburb caters to all ages with a range of shopping and dining opportunities, parks and gardens. The suburb is just …
At one time Fort Payne, Alabama produced more than half of the socks in America, and the town was known as “Sock Capital of the World”! Today, the sock and hosiery factories may have vanished, but it’s still home to state parks, nature preserves, lakes and museums. Whether you wish to hike along mountain trails, …
Gulf Shores lies on the southern coastline of Alabama near the Florida state border. With the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico stretching out in front of you, it’s an idyllic place to relax or explore the local area. Whether you wish to spend leisurely days sunbathing on pristine white sands, dining on the …
The area where Center Point now sits was once occupied by Native Americans back in the 1700s. In 1816, settlers began to arrive from North Carolina and used the area for agricultural purposes, growing the settlement into a small village which housed a school, grocery store, blacksmith shop and a post office. Over the next …
As a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Mountain Brook allows visitors easy access to all the city’s attractions. It’s one of the state’s most affluent suburbs, with an abundance of historic landmarks, parks, shops, bars and restaurants. Whether you wish to spend a day at Birmingham Zoo, stroll around beautiful botanical gardens, or take a walk …
Selma, Alabama has been inhabited for centuries, with Native Americans, European and American settlers all staking their claims in the city. But Selma is perhaps best known for its involvement in the American Civil Rights Movement. Prior to the movement, African-Americans in Alabama were denied the right to vote, and this came to a head …
Troy, Alabama has a rich history, and for centuries was home to Native American tribes who settled around the Conecuh River. For twenty years during the mid-1700s, Troy became part of the region known as British West Florida colony, until the United States of America was founded. Today, it is one of the state’s fastest …