Discover the Places That Make Alabama Special

Every small town has a story to tell, from charming downtowns and scenic back roads to unforgettable restaurants, festivals, outdoor adventures, and local treasures. Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns is your guide to discovering the places that make our state so special.

Farmers and Makers - Featured Story

From Planted Seed to Luxury Sheets

NOW AVAILABLE: THE SEPTEMBER 2026 ISSUE

The stories behind the photographs—now being delivered across Alabama.
Explore the stories and destinations featured in our newest issue—or [purchase your own print copy].

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Featured Small Town Guide

Wedowee

Spend a weekend on Lake Wedowee, explore the downtown, discover local restaurants and shops,

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Read More from the Farmers & Makers Issue

Children enjoying the Blount County Fair

Blount County, Alabama. Festivals, farms, markets and family-friendly activities give residents and visitors plenty of reasons to get ou...

Sponsored by Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. Accessibility can become personal in an instant. A broken ankle, surgery, heari...

Flip the Record: Discover the Other Side of The Shoals. The best souvenirs are the ones you weren’t looking for.

Antique Glass at Dusty Things in Gadsden

Park the car, start picking and always check the records. By Kelly Caldwell I am not particularly good at walking into an antique store ...

Three stops, countless finds and plenty of reasons to go back. By Kelly Caldwell Around here, “pickin’ and grinnin’” usually brings to m...

A decade of small wins, shared vision and a transformed downtown. By Andrew Stieb Photo Credit: Discover Wetumpka

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