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Your insider guide to Alabama

Discover Alabama

Civil rights history, Gulf Coast beaches and Saturday college football that shuts down the state.

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Today in Alabama

What's good right now

A living snapshot of the city — weather, this week's picks and neighborhoods worth your afternoon. See today →

Weather and the day

Weather and the day

Typical conditions and what to wear for a day out.

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This week's events

This week's events

Recurring markets, live music and what's on locally.

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Neighborhood to explore

Neighborhood to explore

A different corner of the city worth your afternoon.

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First-time visitor guide

First-time visitor guide

Everything to know before your first trip to Alabama.

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Best time to visit

Best time to visit

Season by season — weather, crowds and costs.

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Weekend itinerary

Weekend itinerary

A relaxed two-day plan you can actually follow.

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Moving to Alabama

Moving to Alabama

A practical relocation guide for new residents.

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Where to go

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Birmingham Alabama

Birmingham

Civil rights landmarks and a revived downtown food and arts scene.

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Montgomery Alabama

Montgomery

The state capital, steeped in civil rights and Confederate history alike.

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Huntsville Alabama

Huntsville

Rocket City — NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and a booming tech hub.

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Mobile Alabama

Mobile

A historic Gulf Coast port city with Mardi Gras roots older than New Orleans.

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Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

White-sand Gulf Coast beaches and a laid-back resort strip.

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Tuscaloosa Alabama

Tuscaloosa

Home of the Crimson Tide and legendary college football Saturdays.

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Get out there

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Iconic landmarks

Iconic landmarks

The sights worth building a day around.

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Outdoors and nature

Outdoors and nature

Parks, trails and open-air escapes near the city.

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Arts and culture

Arts and culture

Museums, galleries and live performance.

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Hidden gems

Hidden gems

The local-favorite spots most visitors miss.

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Eat well

Where to eat All restaurants →

Local classics

Local classics

The dishes and spots that define Alabama.

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Fine dining

Fine dining

Special-occasion tables worth booking ahead.

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Casual and family

Casual and family

Relaxed, welcoming and easy on the wallet.

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Late night

Late night

Where to go when the evening runs long.

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For residents

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Living here, not just visiting? Trusted help for the everyday — home services, healthcare, real estate and more.

Home services

Home services

Plumbers, electricians, movers and cleaners.

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Healthcare

Healthcare

Clinics, dentists, pharmacies and urgent care.

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Real estate

Real estate

Renting and buying, neighborhood by neighborhood.

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List your Alabama business

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Handpicked for Alabama specifically — not just popular products.

Carry-on luggage
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Carry-on luggage

A cabin bag that survives real travel days.

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 SPF 50 sunscreen
Amazon pick

SPF 50 sunscreen

Non-negotiable for sunny days out.

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Amazon pick

Travel camera

Pocketable, sharp and quick to grab.

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