Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Alabama!

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Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, AL

For nearly a century, the furnaces turned the nearby raw materials into pig iron. Since its closing in the 1970s, the furnaces have become a popular destination for photographers - not to mention,…

For nearly a century, the furnaces turned the nearby raw materials into pig iron. Since its closing…

World Class Barbecue: Best BBQ Joints in Alabama

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Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q, Bessemer, AL

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q in Bessemer, Alabama has been in the barbecue business since 1957. The folks at Bob Sykes use the “old-fashioned” method of barbequing pork and chicken over “slow…

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q in Bessemer, Alabama has been in the barbecue business since 1957. The folks at…

Catch of the Day: Alabama's Best Seafood

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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Birmingham, AL

For seafood this good, you’d think you’d have to make a trip all the way to New Orleans. This delicious kitchen is serving up some of the finest flavors imaginable, anything from baked…

For seafood this good, you’d think you’d have to make a trip all the way to New…

10 Fabulously Expensive Homes in Alabama!

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Montagle Way, Shoal Creek, AL

For comparison, Alabama’s largest home is approximately the size of the White House. This charming 15-bedroom manse sits on expansive acreage complete with movie theatre, wine cellar, four…

For comparison, Alabama’s largest home is approximately the size of the White House. This…

Weekend Treat: Alabama's Best Brunch Spots

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Avo, Mountain Brook, AL

Not only can you get one of the best brunches in the city, it’s also within walking distance to favorite Birmingham attractions, like the zoo and botanical gardens. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to…

Not only can you get one of the best brunches in the city, it’s also within walking distance…

Let's Go Antiquing! Best Antique Stores in Alabama

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Apple Barrel Antiques and Gifts, Oxford, AL

Although the antiques sold at Apple Barrel are truly a phenomenal collection, the neat aspect of Apple Barrel Antiques is that it exists in a two-story log cabin. For truly artisanal antiques, be…

Although the antiques sold at Apple Barrel are truly a phenomenal collection, the neat aspect of…

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q, Bessemer, AL

Featured in The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Alabama!

Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q in Bessemer, Alabama has been in the barbecue business since 1957. The folks at Bob Sykes use the “old-fashioned” method of barbequing pork and chicken over “slow… Read More

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Birmingham, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Alabama!

For seafood this good, you’d think you’d have to make a trip all the way to New Orleans. This delicious kitchen is serving up some of the finest flavors imaginable, anything from baked… Read More

Montagle Way, Shoal Creek, AL

Featured in 10 Fabulously Expensive Homes in Alabama!

For comparison, Alabama’s largest home is approximately the size of the White House. This charming 15-bedroom manse sits on expansive acreage complete with movie theatre, wine cellar, four… Read More

Avo, Mountain Brook, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Brunch Places in Alabama!

Not only can you get one of the best brunches in the city, it’s also within walking distance to favorite Birmingham attractions, like the zoo and botanical gardens. Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to… Read More

Apple Barrel Antiques and Gifts, Oxford, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Antique Stores in Alabama!

Although the antiques sold at Apple Barrel are truly a phenomenal collection, the neat aspect of Apple Barrel Antiques is that it exists in a two-story log cabin. For truly artisanal antiques, be… Read More

Historical Highlights of Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Featured in The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Alabama!

Birmingham played a huge role in shaping our nation’s history, and you can see where some of it started in this three-hour tour around the city. You’ll enjoy some of the area’s most… Read More

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Birmingham, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Museums in Alabama!

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a highly engaging museum that accurately depicts the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 60s. The institute is located across from the… Read More

Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, AL

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Alabama!

Now a National Historic Landmark, the Sloss Furnaces were operated as a pig iron producing furnace from the 1880s until the 1970s. Today, the furnaces serve not only as a beautiful outdoor venue for… Read More

Fig Tree Cafe and Catering, Birmingham, AL

Featured in The 10 Best Places for French Fries in Alabama!

There’s a lot that Fig Tree Cafe and Catering does right, but fans agree you should not leave without indulging in their truffle fries. These slim-cut fries are lightly tossed in truffle oil… Read More

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