South Alabama: Traditions, Towns, and Timeless Character

Offering a Pace and Personality All Its Own 

South Alabama is a region shaped by strong traditions, welcoming communities, and landscapes that reflect a deep connection to place. From historic town centers and rural byways to rivers, farmland, and family-run businesses, everyday life here moves at a thoughtful, intentional pace. The stories of South Alabama live on through local events, cultural landmarks, and the people who continue to preserve what makes their towns unique. 

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Grab Your Roadmap! The 2026 Issue of Alabama Foodie is O... There is something truly magical about the back roads of Alabama. If you drive long enough through our rolling hills, past our shimmerin...
Eufaula Pilgrimage
Why the Eufaula Pilgrimage Still Feels Like Spring’s Mos... Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 9 - April 12, 2026 Daytime Home Tours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Friday and Saturday) Daytime Home ...
Elf dancers at the ELF Academy
Selfies for the Holidays - #alsmalltownsnapsWe’ll admit it — we love a good selfie. When our sister publication, Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns, launched its Small Town Snaps pr...
Christmas Season at Gulf State Park
Celebrate the Season with Alabama State ParksAll photos provided by Alabama State Parks Alabama State Parks have holiday fun planned for everyone this season. With 21 State Parks to...
Whoville dancers at Christmas event in Enterprise
Alabama Christmas Road Trip - South AlabamaThere’s something magical about piling into the car, turning up the holiday playlist, and chasing Christmas lights across Alabama. From ...
Memories That Haunt MeBy Corey Kirkland I grew up in one of those sleepy southern towns where there was nothing to do and no one to do it with. Each school ye...
Haunted History at Rawls HotelBy LeeAnn Capps A soft cool breeze briefly passes by your face, followed by the sweet smell of tobacco. It's a subtle reminder the origi...
Strange But True... The Tale of Leroy BrownIn the South, it is not uncommon to hear a fish tale... You know stories that seem so absurd that they can’t be true. Well, in Eufaula, ...
See the Beauty in the Details in Eufaula HomesEufaula is an architectural wonder! This small town has over 700 sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places making it the ...
From a Prayer to a Purpose: The Story of Ritz Ranch & 3D... By Kelly Caldwell Bret and Kim Dalrymple didn’t set out to build a beef and skincare brand. In fact, neither of them ever imagined their...
How to Eat Your Way Through EnterpriseMore Must-Try Bites, Sips, and Sweet Treats Around Town If you’re still hungry after hitting our main feature spots (and trust us—you’ll...
Fork Yeah, Enterprise! Big Flavors, Small Town Charm & A... If you thought Enterprise was just about the Boll Weevil and Fort Novosel, it’s time to loosen your belt and think again. This Wiregrass...