Grand Hotel Unveils $32 Million Transformation
With transformed guest rooms, meeting spaces, updated restaurants, spas and grounds, the Grand Hotel now joins a family of 150 one-of-a-kind hotels that champion visionary hospitality.
Water Works
In 12 years, the Alabama Scenic River Trails have developed into the longest river trail within one state — 5,300 miles. As tourism infrastructure, it has grown from eight outfitter companies to over 50 — some 300 employees helping to launch and serve paddlers.
Back Forty Beer Taps Historic Sloss Venue
Ten years after becoming one of the earliest breweries in the state of Alabama, Gadsden’s Back Forty Beer Co. has expanded for the first time.
Alabama Gold Assayed
Paul Wellborn is having a go at exploration up on Hog Mountain. It’s the closest Alabama has come to rekindling the great Chilton County Gold Rush. Just don’t tell the weekenders ganging up at Gold Camp in Cragford.
What’s in a Name?
Millions of dollars a year, if that name is “Alabama”
5 Reasons to Visit Hotel Indigo in Five Points
Hotel Indigo, Birmingham’s latest hospitality jewel, opened in April in the city’s original entertainment district, historic Five Points South.
Battle of the Food Truck All Stars
When Vonda Patterson started bringing her Rollin Lobstah Food Truck to downtown Huntsville’s monthly street food gatherings in 2014, the events...
Alabama Tourism Honey Hole
In its fourth year, the Alabama Bass Trail has grown into a Southeastern regional tournament bulging at the seams — drawing 900 anglers for nine months of weekend competition.
Ezell’s Catfish Cabin on the River
Ezell’s became a restaurant in the 1950s, but its history goes back to riverboats and fish fries on the hunting camp lawn.
Taking Care of the Tide
Hotel Capstone is the longtime, game-weekend home for the Alabama football team.
