Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

Discover the  heart and soul of Sweet Home Alabama 

Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns recognizes and spotlights the great places to live, work, and visit in Alabama. We feature "the best of the best"  highlighting the good works with downtown revitalization, community involvement, special events, and the quality of life we experience in the great state of Alabama. 

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Keep up with the latest news and stories about Alabama’s incredible people, places, and experiences.

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an Alabama Christmas Road Trip

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to enjoy it than to take a Christmas road trip in Alabama!

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WEDO Christmas too!

A variety of holiday recipes and events. From classic Southern dishes to traditional holiday desserts.

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New Issue... Southern Holiday Life 2023

A Special Publication of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

Celebrating the Holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year in Sweet Home Alabama

Southern Holiday Life is a beautifully styled magazine with decorating ideas, entertaining tips, and recipes for the reader to enjoy, Southern Holiday Life also showcases the best places to visit, shop, and dine for the upcoming holiday season. Available to pick up for free from our Advertisers or one of the eight Alabama Welcome Centers as long as supplies last, or...

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Breaking it down into North, Central, and South Alabama regions.


News, Views, Stories, Events, Featured Towns and Local Businesses in the North Alabama region. 

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News, Views, Stories, Events, Featured Towns and Local Businesses in the Central Alabama region. 

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News, Views, Stories, Events, Featured Towns and Local Businesses in the South Alabama region. 

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