Tourism — Page 5

ONEONTA – Downtown Oneonta welcomes the return of its outdoor celebration of classic cars, trucks and bikes, music, shopping and dining beginning next month on the first Saturday of each […]

HUNTSVILLE – After seven months temporarily working out of a Bank Independent building, the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau returned to its renovated home and held a grand re-opening […]

DECATUR – The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the City of Decatur more than $18.4 million in federal funds for the Dr. Bill Sims Hike-Bike Way on the Singing River […]

Art on the Lake brings more beauty to Guntersville’s picturesque waterfront

GUNTERSVILLE —  It is one of the longest running arts and craft shows in the Southeast. For over 60 years, artists and crafters from across the southeastern United States have made […]

CULLMAN — Arts and crafts will be on display for two days next month when St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School hosts its annual Bloomin’ Festival. Set for April 20-21, […]

DECATUR — In March 1931, nine Black youths traveled on a Southern Railway train from Memphis. Crossing into Alabama, a vicious fight broke out between Blacks and whites who had […]

Flock to North Alabama for the Year of Birding

DECATUR – North Alabama is for the birds. Well, actually, the area is for birding. And to help celebrate our feathered friends during the Alabama Tourism Department’s Year of Birding, […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Officials unveiled and cut a ceremonial ribbon to dedicate Lake Guntersville State Park’s newest feature, a picturesque eagle statue at the park’s lodge.  The statue, created by artist […]

LAS VEGAS — One simple observation can be quickly drawn from the appearance of the Sphere, the newest and most ambitious entertainment venue on the planet. The Sphere has become […]

DECATUR – One of the nation’s premier catfish tournaments is set to make its comeback to the River City in the new year, drawing top catfish anglers from across the […]

N. Alabama cities among 'Most Welcoming Towns'

ATHENS — A trio of small cities in the Tennessee Valley are among the seven “welcoming towns of Alabama,” according to worldatlas.com. According to the publication, Athens, Cullman, Hartselle and […]

HUNTSVILLE – The countdown has started for the second season of professional soccer in the Rocket City. Huntsville City Football Club held an offseason press conference Monday at Wicks Family […]

Holiday Tour of Historic Homes to light up Decatur

DECATUR  – The Albany and Old Decatur Historic Districts will present their annual Historic Decatur Christmas Tour next month, inviting the public to a unique opportunity to step back in […]

Downtown Oneonta to host Christmas festivities

ONEONTA — The heart of Oneonta is getting into the holiday spirit with a host of activities planned for everyone to enjoy next month. The festivities begin Dec. 7 and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Youth will be served first and, after that, adults get a turn to enter the table tennis spotlight when two prominent events on the sport’s schedule come to […]

Sippin’ and shoppin' on the way to Downtown Athens

ATHENS — Bragging rights are on the line in a competition that will wet your whistle. That’s right. The Sippin’ Cider Festival is just around the corner. Everyone is invited […]

MOULTON – A chill is in the air and that means the holiday season can’t be far away. For Moulton, that means the annual Lawrence County Christmas on the Square […]

Interstate 65 is Alabama's 'most loathsome highway'

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the primary route for North Alabamians to head to the beaches or Birmingham or Montgomery. And it’s the bane of many a traveler, sometimes adding hours to […]

DECATUR – There will be plenty of lights, camera and action across North Alabama, if the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has anything to say about it. To help the […]

Christmas in the Country returns the weekend before Thanksgiving

LEIGHTON — The weekend before Thanksgiving, LaGrange College Site Park will be filled with the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas attracting locals and visitors of all ages to […]

ALBERTVILLE — Just a few years after opening, Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is reinvigorating its indoor aquatics facility with NinjaCross, a retractable obstacle course. The indoor system is the […]

Touronimo acquires Destination Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama has never had a destination management group serving the entire state – until now. Touronimo, a Huntsville event-experiences company, has acquired Destination Huntsville, Touronimo announced today. Destination […]

ARAB — The City of Arab and Arab Parks and Recreation kick off the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving when Arab City Park is transformed into Christmas in the […]

Wonderland Under Warrior kicks off holiday season

WARRIOR — Rickwood Caverns celebrates the holiday season with a magical underground experience like no other. Beginning Nov. 18, Wonderland Under Warrior welcomes guests for a unique experience that celebrates […]