In this Issue

The Best of Bama Awards

Your votes have been tallied, and we’ve got the winners! We reveal readers’ choices for the best of the best of Alabama’s entertainment, restaurants, people, and places from our Tennessee …

Lake Martin

When the temperatures soar, visitors head to one of the state’s favorite destinations for relaxation and recreation both in and out of the water.

The Cypress Inn

For 33 years and counting, this riverfront dining spot has been one of Tuscaloosa’s most popular restaurants. Welcome to The Cypress Inn.

Alligator Alley

More than 66 million years ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth. Some still do. They live in Alligator Alley in Summerdale. A land of lush swamps and a rich semitropical environment, this Jurassic …

Chuck’s Fish

Fresh Gulf seafood is the star of the show at this Alabama favorite—but there’s far more on the menu, too.

The Sound Wall

Created by the duo behind rock group Martha’s Trouble, The Sound Wall in Opelika is the creative retreat of any musician’s dreams. With everything needed to write, record, and …

Summer Supper

There is perhaps no better way to relish the long, lazy days of a Southern summer than with a meal enjoyed outdoors with family, friends, and dishes that celebrate the flavors of the season.

ONYX Model Management

Entrepreneurial spirits have helped two Huntsville women make their mark in some of the fashion industry’s hottest shows.

Tea Time

A family-owned tea company has put their own spin on the Southern standard iced tea, blending the best Alabama-grown ingredients with classic teas to achieve unique flavors for their artisan …

Steele Orchard

Tucked away in Cullman, just a 45-minute drive from downtown Birmingham, this family-owned orchard farm has been offering up some of Alabama’s highest-quality handpicked fruits for more than 30 …

Sunflower Farm

A breathtaking 42-acre sunflower field near Autaugaville is picture-perfect. While grown for commercial purposes, its splendor is enjoyed by visitors far and wide.

Bring Me A Dream

Sumptuous sheets, puffy pillows, luxe linens—all make for a well-earned rest at the end of each day. When your nocturnal retreat features such richly appointed bedding, sweet dreams are a given.

Heart of State

Standing proudly at the top of Goat Hill and overlooking historic Dexter Avenue in Montgomery, the Alabama state capitol building is a National Historic Landmark.

Alabama State Port Authority

The 10th largest port in the United States, the Alabama State Port Authority brings billions of dollars in economic value and abundant jobs to the state.

Mountain Brews

Breweries in North Alabama are crafting hundreds of unique brews with flavors custom to the region, and you can taste them all on the craft beer trail.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery brings New York–caliber, professional productions right to our own backyard.

Ocean

With a multitude of culinary awards under his belt, Chef George Reis offers fresh seafood in an exciting and contemporary atmosphere.

Dragon Boat Racing

On Saturday, April 1, at Riverwalk Place on Jack Warner Parkway in Tuscaloosa, teams of 20 paddlers, plus one drummer and a steersperson will race in authentic 46-foot-long Chinese dragon boats.

Chateau Montegel

Dothan Murals

Dothan is famous for the murals depicting its rich history on the sides of historic buildings downtown. Twenty-two murals tell the stories of such notable events as Hernando de Soto’s journey …