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Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama: Historic Districts, Military History, & More

There are lots of things to do in Mobile, Alabama, for a weekend or a day! This coastal city is home to Battleship Park with the USS Alabama, the USS Drum, and more, 6000 historic properties, a replica of Fort Condé, all sorts of water fun, and more!

Alabama’s Beautiful Little Stone Church Built Around a Rock

by Linda Aksomitis

The Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel is a small stone church near Mentone, Alabama, with a huge boulder for its chapel. Built by adventurer, Milford Howard.

Huntsville Botanical Garden–Fun for the Whole Family

by Linda Aksomitis

March is one of those winter months that can seem longer than 31 days…but in Huntsville, Alabama, it’s easy to get some “spring” in your step with a visit to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Why March? Well, the garden celebrates Huntsville...

Finding Inspiration at the Miracle Pottery Shop in Alabama

by Linda Aksomitis

Valinda Miracle’s hands moved up and down the wet mess of clay, her fingers shaping the vase with the gentleness a mother uses to wipe tears from a child’s cheeks. Tears, though, are no stronger to Valinda, and her business, Miracle Pottery, strangely...

5 Reasons to Visit North Alabama on Your Next Vacation

by Linda Aksomitis

North Alabama is just a hop-skip-and-jump away from well-known vacation destinations like Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, and more, but it offers a treasure-trove of unique out-of-the ordinary attractions and things to do that you won’t fine anywhere else. My...

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cathedral Caverns State Park in Alabama

by Linda Aksomitis

Underground caves can be scary places that make you feel claustrophobic and fearful. Each twist and turn, where you squeeze into a narrow passage and feel the cold, damp rock against your skin, can wipe away any amazement you might have felt at the new experience....