Trussville is a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, located 15 miles northeast of the city. It is listed as one of the 100 best places to live in America, and one of the best towns in the state for young families. Trussville was named after the first European settler to live in the town – Warren …
Albertville, Alabama was named after Thomas A. Albert, an early settler who arrived to lead the town into prosperity in the mid-1800s. The city was incorporated in 1891, but when a tornado hit in 1908, it almost wiped Albertville out completely. Citizens flocked together to rebuild, and thanks to the nearby Gadsden railroad, relief was …
Oxford, Alabama was founded in the early 1850s, and was so-named Ox-Ford due to the narrow crossing of the local creek. The petite city spreads itself between Calhoun and Talladega Counties, surrounded by lush forests, mountainous hiking trails and tranquil lakes. Oxford boasts a wealth of amenities with museums, performing arts centers and galleries, and …
Nestled on the eastern shores of Mobile Bay, is the charming city of Daphne, Alabama. Dating back to around 9000 BC, this area has been home to Native Americans, English, French, Spanish and American settlers. Daphne is known by locals as ‘Jubilee City’. Jubilees are regular natural phenomenon’s where abundant shellfish appear on the shores …
Pelham is known to be one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. Located in the scenic foothills of Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham was named after a courageous officer who served in the American Civil War, John Pelham. At just 20 miles south of bustling Birmingham, Pelham is perfectly placed for …
Athens is one of the oldest cities in Alabama, founded way back in 1818. It originally went by the name of Athenson but was later renamed after the ancient city in Greece. It is well-known as an early railroad and cotton city, with a rich heritage which has become a haven for history lovers. With …
Vestavia Hills is a suburb of my hometown Birmingham, which lies around 6 miles away to the north. Many visitors touring Alabama choose Vestavia Hills as a friendly place to stay, as it’s equidistant from the bustling cities of Birmingham and Hoover, Alabama. I live in Birmingham, and with Vestavia Hills being so close, I …
Alabaster is a charming city, located in Shelby County, 24 miles south of Birmingham, Alabama. It’s the perfect place to get back to nature, with a selection of mountain parks, creeks, birdwatching and wildlife trails. Alabaster is also close to the looped Alabama Wine Trail, where you can sample some of the region’s full-bodied reds …
Prattville, Alabama was founded in 1839 by Daniel Pratt, an industrialist and architect who came with big ideas for the area. He discovered the land, close to Autauga Creek would supply power to his manufacturing plants and set about building a cotton gin. Today, the well-preserved building can still be viewed alongside Autauga Creek Dam, …
The bustling city of Bessemer lies 15 miles southwest of Birmingham, Alabama, offering easy access to the city and its myriad attractions. Bessemer was founded in 1886 by iron and steel magnate Henry Fairfield DeBardeleben, and it quickly became a thriving economic community which earned it the nickname ‘The Marvel City’. Today, Bessemer attracts visitors …