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Southbound Again: Exploring the Natchez Trace Parkway

11/14/23

While the 444 miles of the Natchez Trace are marvelous all year, I've timed my latest visit to coincide with peak fall foliage. No, the Trace isn't...

8 Fall Trips Around Nashville That Are Totally Worth The Drive

09/28/23

You don't have to fight the crowds at the airport to get away for a relaxing, fun-filled weekend. If you live in or near Nashville, there is so much to...

Road Trip: Chasing the Blues through Mississippi and Beyond

09/26/23

The moment that altered the course of my father’s life happened inside a southeastern Missouri farmhouse, as his grandmother sat him down with a lap steel...

America’s Music Road

05/12/23

The building known as 3614 Jackson Highway isn’t much to look at, inside or out. Squat and square, the concrete block structure has all the charm of a coffin...

Instead of Nashville, Reader’s Digest suggests this ‘underrated’ Alabama city

04/25/23

Florence made Reader’s Digest’s list of the 15 most underrated American cities worth a visit, with the national publication touting its music and food scene.

Florence’s new Movin’ and Groovin’ bus tours explore the Shoals

04/25/23

The Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Bureau, also called Visit The Shoals, has started a new program called “Mavis’ Moovin’ and Groovin’ Bus Tours.’ Visit The...

How "The Singing River" Inspires The South's Creativity

03/08/23

The Tennessee River runs right through the region of northwest Alabama known as The Shoals—encompassing Florence and the cities of Muscle Shoals, Sheffield,...

12 Weekend Getaways In Alabama We Love

02/01/23

Spanning mountains, plains, and beaches, Alabama proves to be a wonderful spot for many vacations. Too diverse to pack into one trip, we recommend exploring...

Why You Should Spend Your Next Vacation in a Small Town

01/31/23

If you drive an hour north of Seattle and take a right at exit 208, you'll find yourself in a small town called Arlington. I grew up there. Most of my...

The best specialty museums in Alabama, according to Tripadvisor

01/17/23

The Ashmolean Museum, founded in 1683 at the University of Oxford, stands as the first public museum in the world. The gallery was started when its founder,...

The Coolest Building in Every State

01/04/23

As we travel around the United States, we witness fantastic buildings that adorn the country’s cities and towns. These incredible structures all have a story...

America’s Favorite Spas of 2022 by State

01/04/23

The Spa at The Shoals was ranked as one of the top spas in America in 2022.

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