Selfies for the Holidays - #alsmalltownsnaps
We’ll admit it — we love a good selfie. When our sister publication, Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns, launched its Small Town Snaps project, we couldn’t resist jumping in. After all, what better way to capture the magic of Christmas in Alabama than by grinning in front of twinkle lights, painted windows, or even a Whoville scene or two?
This season, we’re hitting the road on a festive photo safari, one small town at a time. From “Hallmark-perfect” river walks to peanuts in Santa hats, each stop has a picture-perfect spot waiting for you. All you need is your phone, your favorite Christmas sweater, and maybe a little hot cocoa to keep your hands warm.
So gather your family, your friends, or just your best “Grinch grin,” and join the fun — snap a selfie at these holiday hotspots and share with #alsmalltownsnaps. Who knows? Your picture-perfect moment might just end up in a future issue!
North Alabama
Ardmore - Tinsel Trail trees glowing at sunset. Bonus: State line sign.
Athens - Merchants Alley lights + Courthouse Square.
Hartselle - Classic storefronts + Main Street Parade.
Centre - Christmas by Weiss Lake.
Oneonta - First Avenue lights + covered bridges.
Gadsden - Noccalula Falls lights + downtown shops.
Tuscumbia - Ivy Green + Coldwater Springs Park.
Muscle Shoals - Downtown light displays.
Sheffield - Ritz Theatre glow.
Central Alabama
Wetumpka - Company Street Charm + courthouse tree.
Wedowee - WEDO Media at 104 W Broad - festive shops.
Wadley - Town Christmas Tree.
Anniston - Old Noble Store + Museum & Gardens.
Oxford - Choccolocco Park Lights + historic downtown.
Opelika - Tallest Christmas tree + Victorian Porch Tour.
Tuscaloosa - Denny Chimes + Holidays on the River.
South Alabama
Enterprise - Whoville windows + Boll Weevil Monument.
Eufaula - Antebellum greenery + Christmas parade.
Dothan - Light show + Love Dothan Mural.
Chatom - Town mural with Christmas tree.
Foley - Downtown lights + OWA Winter Wonderland.
Camden - Courthouse tree + historic shops.
Demopolis - Christmas on the River.
Mobile - Christmas Jubilee + Bienville Square tree.
Bonus: State Parks
Trailhead selfies in Christmas beanies, cabin dressed for the season.
Merry Snaps to All
The lights are twinkling, the cocoa’s warm, and the small towns are shining — so grab your phone and join the fun! Whether you’re posing by a courthouse tree, skating under the stars, or striking your best Whoville grin, we want to see it.
Snap it. Tag it. Share it.
Use #alsmalltownsnapsand tag @alabamasmalltownsfor a chance to be featured in Southern Holiday Life or Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns. Because around here, we believe the best way to spread Christmas cheer... is snapping selfies for all to see!
