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Maple Hill Cemetery Tours

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• Unless otherwise specified, public tours begin at 10 am and last an average of 90 minutes.

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Treat your small or large group to a private guided tour of the cemetery. Tours are available for our Sights, Symbols, and Stories of Oakland overview tour and for any of our Special Topic Tours. ‍

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students and seniors (65+). Private tour groups must pay a $60 deposit to reserve the tour. The balance must be paid when the group arrives at the Oak Hill Cemetery Pioneer Building and  to check in for the tour. Small tour groups (total ticket amount is less than $60) will not owe a balance and the deposit will cover the cost of the tour. Group Size The minimum charge for a provate tour is $100. If a group has more than 25 people, we recommend that the group split up between multiple guides. There is no additional charge for multiple guides. ‍

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Sights, Symbols, and Stories of Oak Hill and early Birmingham tour (90 min.) Special Topic Tours (75 min.)

No miminum number of people for tour groups. Additional guides will be available for larger groups at no additional charge

Please note that during peak tour seasons in spring and fall, tours must be scheduled at least three weeks before your desired tour date. Tours can be scheduled any day and time, except when Oak Hill  Cemetery closes for a special event. Tours must begin at least 90 minutes before sunset.

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There are times and occasions when due to severe weather events must be re-scheduled. Oak Hill Memorial Association will work in such cases with the group to find a suitable alternative date and time.

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The Pioneer Memorial Chapel may be available for a reception or a party in connection with the tour at an additional cost.

Oak Hill Cemetery is open to the public for self-guided touring from sunrise to sunset every day of the week. Stop by our tour center for general information to help you get the most out of your self-guided tour.

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Florence Historic Walking Tours: Florence City Cemetery

• Admission: FREE!
• Location: 705 E. College Street, Florence, AL 35630
• 200 Jim Spain Drive
• Florence, AL 35630
• Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Contact: Linda Jones
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• Phone: (256) 740-4141

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Tour begins at 705 E. College Street, Florence, AL 35630 or entrances on Tennessee Street. 

This tour is led by Harry Wallace. The tour of the Florence City Cemetery, established in 1818, features many unique headstones and famous grave sites among the rolling hills and towering trees. Florence City Cemetery contains graves belonging to early settlers, two former governors in the O'Neal family, along with other prominent community leaders and families. 

Tour begins at 10:00 a.m.

*All tour dates are subject to change due to weather. Visit this event page on the morning of the scheduled tour for any weather related updates.*

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Forrest Cemetery

Established 1872

Welcome to Forrest Cemetery

Forrest Cemetery is one of Alabama’s most beautiful cemeteries.  On this site you will find the history of the cemetery, the Ruth R. Cross Memorial Chapel, the Christmas Box Angel, and information for A Walk Through Time, a cemetery stroll event held every October.

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This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. For more information, visit the A Walk Through Time page .

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Old Cahawba to host annual cemetery walking tour

Published 2:13 pm Friday, October 16, 2020

By Brannon Cahela

Old Cahawba Archeological Park will host a walking tour of the historic properties’ cemeteries this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.

According to the Alabama Historical Commission, Old Cahawba’s historic cemeteries provide an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the richly layered history surrounding the events that occurred at the site of Alabama’s first permanent state capital.

Old Cahawba lies at the confluence of the Alabama and Cahaba Rivers, and from 1819 to 1826 served as Alabama’s first capital.

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The one-hour guided tour will highlight one of Cahawba’s historic cemeteries and educate visitors about the personal sagas of many of those who lived there before joining its community of perpetual residents.

The cemeteries at Old Cahawba have undergone a multi-year preservation effort in partnership with The University of Alabama Office of Archaeological Research.

Work has included repair and reassembly of damaged tombstones and cleaning markers.

According to the Alabama Historical Commission, many graves date to pre-Civil War era Cahawba.

Tickets for Saturday’s tour are $8 each and available at the Old Cahawba Visitors’ Center.

Interested parties are encouraged to pre-purchase their tickets in advance of the event by calling 334-872-8058.

Guests are asked to meet at the visitors’ center, rain or shine, on the day of the event.

To accommodate social distancing guidelines, the tour is allotted for a maximum of 15 participants and per Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s Safer at Home guidelines, Old Cahawba will require all persons not from the same household to maintain six feet of distance between individuals.

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Join us on our birmingham, alabama civil rights tour to explore the history of the civil rights movement in some of its most significant locations. visit landmarks like the 16th street baptist church, the a. g. gaston motel, and  kelly ingram park. learn about the city’s role in the movement, hear first-hand accounts and engage in meaningful dialogue about race, equality and social justice. our knowledgeable guides will provide detailed information. the tour is designed to create a safe and inclusive space for dialogue and reflection. explore the civil rights national monument area and beyond to gain a deeper understanding of the struggle for justice and equality. book our tour now for a powerful and informative experience., $ 50 adults $30 children.

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6 Fascinating Historic Walking Tours In Alabama

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The State of Surprises, Alabama, officially became the 22nd state in the Union in 1819, but its history dates back more than 10,000 years to when Native Americans called its thick woods and myriad waterways home.

The history of this state is extensive, and ancient Native American mound builders, European settlers, Civil War soldiers, and participants in the fight for civil rights all played a role. Just about every town and city in the state has established walking tours that lead visitors back in time to Alabama’s often turbulent history.

Let’s hit the road and visit six of the more fascinating walking tours in Alabama.

Alabama’s port city, Mobile , has a rich and eclectic history that dates to the early 1500s, with the city proper finally being established in 1702. Today, you can revisit pieces of this history with a stroll down its oak-lined streets.

The downtown walk covers Fort Conde , a recreation of the original fort built on that location in 1723; the historic waterfront that made Mobile what it is today; the Battle House Hotel that was built in 1851 and that hosted Stephen Douglas after he lost the presidential election to Abraham Lincoln; the 1927 Saenger Theatre , known as “Alabama’s greatest showplace” and “the most beautiful playhouse in all of Dixie”; and the Church Street Graveyard , the city’s oldest surviving cemetery, which was established in 1819 and where you can pay your respects to Mobile’s favorite son, Joe Cain , who brought Mardi Gras back home after it was halted during the Civil War.

Pick up a tour map at the Fort Conde visitor center before heading out. Your ramble through downtown Mobile will take you down Dauphin Street, where you’ll find electric nightlife and fantastic eateries, including the Loda Bier Garten , with its amazing pub food and arguably the best burger in the city.

The best time to visit Mobile and explore the city’s history is during Mardi Gras season, which is celebrated during the two weeks leading up to the first day of Lent. Mobile is known as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in America.

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2. Monroeville

Take a trip to Monroeville to visit the courthouse where fictional attorney Atticus Finch defended Tom Robinson in Harper Lee’s classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird . This sleepy little Alabama town is known as the Literary Capital of Alabama , and many people think of it as Alabama’s own Mayberry because of its laid-back vibe and friendly residents.

A walking tour of the town will take you to Monroe County’s first courthouse, which is now the Monroe County Museum . (Monroe County and Monroeville were both named for President James Monroe.) You will also stroll past a monument to Atticus Finch; the site of Faulk House, where Truman Capote once lived; the Pineville Cemetery that dates to 1846; and many historic homes.

Plan your visit for April or May, when the Mockingbird Players present their live version of To Kill a Mockingbird . And if you are a writer — or you simply love reading — head to Monroeville during the Monroeville Literary Festival ; it’s held annually on the first weekend of March and features an incredible lineup of guest authors.

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“From Civil War to Civil Rights” is the perfect motto for the city of Selma . This quiet, unassuming town on the banks of the Alabama River sweeps you into its incredible history on a 2-mile walking tour.

The most notable historic site here, of course, is the Edmund Pettus Bridge that crosses the river. Here, in 1965, a group of protestors assembled and began a march to the state’s capital to demand equal voting rights. On the other side of the bridge, they were attacked by state troopers and law enforcement armed with billy clubs and tear gas. The event was televised around the country and outraged the nation so much that “Bloody Sunday” led to the passing of the Civil Rights Act.

But there is more history to explore in Selma. The streets are lined with historic buildings dating to the late 1800s. There is the famous Walton Theater , where vaudeville acts performed in the 1900s; the Bridge Tender’s House , where the families who ran the Selma turn bridge once lived (and where you can now spend the night); and the only remaining riverfront antebellum hotel in the Southeast, the St. James .

Also dotting the streets are beautiful churches, many over 100 years old, where you can step inside and marvel at the ornate architecture. These include the First Baptist Church; the Brown Chapel AME Church , where the Selma marchers organized and where their wounds were later tended to; and the First Presbyterian Church, which dates to 1893. During the Civil War, the church’s pastor, the Reverend Richard Small, was killed. Legend has it that the Lady Banksia rose outside the church lost its petals when his body was returned here.

The best time to visit Selma is in April, when tour guides lead visitors on free walking tours . These hour-long spring walking tours are held annually.

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It has been said that Eufaula’s future is tied to its past, and it’s true. The town, which lies on the banks of the Chattahoochee River and the Walter F. George Lake , is well known for its historic homes, especially those in the Seth Lore and Irwinton Historic District . Here, you will see beautifully restored late Victorian, Greek revival, classical revival, and Gothic revival homes that were built between 1825 and 1949. Two popular stops are Fendall Hall, with its ornate Italian marble fireplaces and foyer, and the Shorter Mansion , with its impressive 17 freestanding columns. The Shorter Mansion now serves as the home of the Eufaula Area Museum .

Along your stroll through Eufaula, you can also visit the Fairview Cemetery. Opened in 1868, the cemetery offers a pleasant walk along paths with hundreds of different species of trees and flowers.

One of the nation’s longest-running historic home tours, the Eufaula Pilgrimage , occurs annually the first weekend in April. You could also catch the holiday spirit during their Christmas Tour of Homes in December.

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5. Montgomery

Alabama’s state capital, Montgomery , is dedicated to preserving its rich history — and in particular, to celebrating those who have fought for civil rights in America.

Begin your tour by stopping at the Montgomery Area Visitor Center to pick up a brochure and map of the nearby sites so you can plan out your day. Highlights of a walking tour of Montgomery include the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church , where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955; the Rosa Parks Museum and Children’s Wing , which chronicles the fight for civil rights and is located on the exact spot where Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus; and the Freedom Rides Museum , honoring those brave souls who faced mob violence to fight for their rights.

You can either walk or ride one of the city’s trolleys to many of Montgomery’s historic sites. Visit the Montgomery Convention & Visitor Bureau website to download free maps of the civil rights walking tour as well as free audio files that describe each stop along the tour.

Only 25 minutes southwest of Huntsville along the south bank of the Tennessee River is the town of Decatur . Once just a little dot on the map, the city grew exponentially due to the railroad. In fact, the town was the site of the first railroad terminus east of the Appalachians.

What makes a walking tour of Decatur special is the city’s many historic homes and buildings that remain intact. You will visit the Hargrove & Murdock Grocery Store that was built in 1897 and is now, appropriately enough, an antique store; the Shadowlawn home, named for the towering oaks that surround the residence; a beautiful Japanese tea garden at Frazier Park ; and the library that was funded by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1904 and is now the home of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center .

The best way to plan your tour of Decatur is to watch the series of videos the city has produced and published on their website . You can also download their free Old Decatur app to guide you on your journey.

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As the Halloween season approaches, we at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum want to remind everyone that we do not host, or allow other organizations to conduct, any kinds of haunted, paranormal, or supernatural tour on our grounds at any time. Additionally, we ask that individuals and groups refrain from conducting “ghost hunts” or “paranormal investigations” at the Cemetery. As a private, active Cemetery with funeral services taking place multiple times a week, we feel these types of activities are inappropriate and not respectful of the families we serve. Any visitors not complying with this policy will be asked to leave the Cemetery immediately.

As a St. Louis cultural institution, we welcome visitors to the Cemetery for many reasons. Bus tours and large groups are invited to visit for tours led by one of our Master Guides, which can be scheduled by contacting the Cemetery office at 314-381-0750. Individuals and small groups are welcome for self-guided tours with maps available at the front office, walks, hikes, bird watching, leaf peeping, and simply enjoying the scenery of our beautiful historic Cemetery and ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. We also offer a variety of scheduled tours and events, which can be reviewed on our Events page ( https:// bellefontainecemetery.org/ events/ ). We hope to see you on the grounds for one of these fun activities very soon!

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History Saturday in the Cemetery

​Five Programs Are Planned  - May through September 2024

This unique program was first presented in 2011 and continues to be very popular with locals and visitors alike. Each month we offer a topic that we are sure you will find fun, interesting and informative. The talk, followed by a short walking tour to grave sites relating to the topic, starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. and takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. 

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May 11   -  Spirits, Bars and Prohibition    

Did you know that at one time Jacksonville was known as "Saloon City"?

Or that it allegedly had as many as 36 saloons?

Join us for a very "spirited" presentation about alcohol and prohibition in early Jacksonville!

June 8  -  Courtship and Love in Victorian Times

​ July 13   -  Lawyers, Judges and a Sheriff or Two

August 10  -   Recreation in Victorian Times   

​ September 14  -  Marriage in Victorian Times

​ ​ ​ May we suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes and dressing for the weather. Tours and/or topics may not be suitable for young children. Please meet your Docents at the Sexton's Tool House at the top of the Cemetery Road. Parking is available within the cemetery grounds.​

No advance registrations are required and, while the tours are free, donations are greatly appreciated and help to support our educational programs, as well as on-going cemetery restoration and preservation work.

For more information, please email us at: [email protected] . Wheelchair accessible by prior arrangements.

​ ​ To request and arrange for a group tour at other times, please email us at: [email protected]      

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Jacquelyn Reeves | Kevin Thompson | Robert Reeves | Leslie Stout | Van Brown | Bob Boyer | David Hitt | Rebecca Hitt | Nancy Stidger | Charles Campbell | Jordan Dressman | Shayna Bowman | Cody Gilliam Jacquelyn Procter Reeves , Huntsville historian and author of fifteen books including "When Spirits Walk" and "Wicked North Alabama," has extensively researched the history of this area and uncovered little known facts as well as rumors of haunted places in all three of our Ghost Walks. She is the owner of Avalon Tours. Jacque is past president of the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll and past president of the Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society. [email protected] Kevin Thompson is an 18 veteran of law enforcement/corrections with 3 additional years in counter narcotics. Kevin also serves as a 20 year veteran in the National Guard as a Military Police Officer and now an MP instructor. In his off hours, Kevin serves as a lead paranormal investigator for Madison County Paranormal Research Society and cofounder of the Huntsville Ghost Walk, Co-Host for the syndicated show "House of Mystery" and now a Contributing Writer for the True Crime: Case Files Magazine. [email protected] Robert Reeves is a well-established and recognizable name in local television as a long-time employee of WHNT-TV Channel 19. Robert has done several programs on haunted houses in Channel 19's viewing area and his interest in local history makes him a natural for our tours. His contribution to the research of these stories and his ability to dig for details has greatly enhanced our tours. Ask him about his own ghostly encounters! [email protected] Leslie Stout is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville and works as a data engineer during the day. For several years, she has portrayed the ghost of Sally Carter, Huntsville's most famous spirit, in the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll, and other venues about town. Leslie has illustrated two books, and written for local historic publications. [email protected] Van Brown grew up within walking distance of the once-bustling downtown business district. This self-proclaimed "old soul" absorbed the stories of Huntsville's history at an early age, sparked by his grandmother's storytelling and his love of folklore. He is no stranger to Huntsville's ghosts, past and present, and loves portraying the blue-ribbon bovine, Lily Flagg, in the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll. Van retired after 14 years at our outstanding Convention & Visitors Bureau. Bob Boyer has been a Huntsville Ghost Walk tour guide for 13 years. Coming from a background in radio and TV and theater, Bob is a natural storyteller and he brings a twist to many of the stories by including some humor along the way. Bob has been specializing in the Twickenham tour for most of his time with the HGW. Over the years Bob has heard many first person stories relating to many of the Twickenham tour stops. Bob is happy to share some of those stories with the group. Bob has been married for 30 years and has two grown daughters. During the holiday season you may see Bob around town dressed in a red suit with white fur trim and having a much jollier personality than "Undertaker Bob". Bob Ho-Ho-Hopes you have a great tour with the Huntsville Ghost Walk. [email protected] David Hitt is co-author of two books, "Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story," written with astronauts Owen Garriott and Joe Kerwin, and "Bold They Rise: The Space Shuttle Early Years." Hitt has worked as a contractor at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center since 2002. A former newspaper editor, Hitt is a native of Huntsville, AL, a graduate of Ole Miss. He isa past president of the Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society, and he and and his wife Rebecca are guides for the Huntsville Ghost Walk, participate in the annual Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll, and blog for the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with their dog, Joel. Rebecca Hitt Although not born nor raised in Huntsville, being a generally smart lady, Rebecca high-tailed it here as quickly as she could. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in history and with a giant crush on the "stuff" of history, whether in a museum or a historic site. Most of her waking hours involve working as the archivist at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Like any good child of the South, she loves storytelling, which she considers an art form. Rebecca enjoys sharing awesome history tales to anyone who will listen. Nancy Mitchell Stidger is a native Huntsvillian who enjoys a rich history in southern storytelling with an emphasis on rural ghost stories which were told to her by her mother and grandmother. She recently retired from a thirty year career teaching American Literature at Grissom High School where she brought to life the literature which she so passionately taught.She is honored to become a member of the Huntsville Ghost Walk family and says, "There's NOTHING I love more than listening to a bone chilling ghost story - EXCEPT maybe - telling one myself to ANYONE who will listen !" [email protected] Charles Campbell is a native Huntsvillian. After graduating from Grissom HS he had a 21-year US Air Force career and many years of Civil Service in Kentucky. In 2012 he came back home to his beloved Huntsville and said, "I ain't leavin' here again!" His childhood house was on Greene Street, and he considers the old town and downtown areas as his "backyard." He has a personal connection to three of the stories he talks about on the Old Town tour. Jordan Dressman Your head will not be in the clouds on Jordan's tour! You've probably seen Jordan a time or two delivering the weather forecast in a style all his own. He's brought that style to the Huntsville Ghost Walk! Join Jordan's tour, and you're sure to leave having had a great time and with some newfound knowledge of Huntsville's past. Jordan's first love is all things weather. He graduated from Mississippi State University in 2015 before coming to Huntsville in 2018. Jordan's second love? History! After taking his first Ghost Walk in 2018 he became fascinated with everything Huntsville, and Haunted Huntsville. Jordan is beyond excited to share his knowledge of Huntsville's Haunted Past with everyone that takes his tour! Shayna Bowman has been hooked on the paranormal since the first time she heard Robert Stack's eerie voice. As a teen growing up in Hazel Green, she spent many afternoons exploring the ruins of the Black Widow of Hazel Green's home and retelling the legend of Cry Baby Bridge to scare her friends. Shayna is an avid traveler and never fails to find a paranormal landmark to explore. This fall you can find Shayna at the Huntsville Ghost Walk when she's not cheering on the Auburn Tigers with her daughter. Cody B. Gilliam is a native Huntsvillian, father, graduate of Martin Methodist College, minister for eighteen years, one-time discoverer of an obscure North Alabama religious artifact, and lifelong student of secular and religious history in North Alabama and the Southeastern United States. An avid storyteller, Cody interweaves history in sermons and Bible studies. Cody has always been drawn to tales of woods witches conjuring long-dead holy men, those windows into heaven we happen upon in ancient or contemporary places, and fantastical visions of what was, is, and is to come. Cody's peculiar storytelling ability will convey the emotion behind Huntsville's tales from beyond the chasm of this life and the next. In the right mood, Cody might even share his personal account of meeting a deceased circuit-riding predecessor who just can't seem to retire from the clerical state. Cody currently serves the historic Belle Mina Methodist Church in the western outskirts of Huntsville. Our professional team of researchers and historians have put together, for your enjoyment, an interesting as well as entertaining evening, consisting of researched and documented stories of ghostly activity and Huntsville history. Come take a walk back in time with our tour guides. Be sure to bring your camera and take pictures. Perhaps you will find something - or someone - watching you back! Sorry, there are no public restrooms on our walk. Feel free to contact us!

W elcome to the Magnolia Cemetery Website

            P laced on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, Magnolia Cemetery documents much of the history of Mobile, Alabama.

            R esting within its 120 acres are many notables from Mobile’s past.  Among them are: Confederate General Braxton Bragg, Battle House Hotel owner James Battle, renowned physician Dr. Josiah Nott, twice Governor of Alabama John Gayle, Civil War authoress Augusta Evans Wilson, Cowbellian de Rakin society founder Michael Krafft, Apache Indian Chappo Geronimo, and the founders of Bellingrath Gardens, Walter D. and Bessie Morse Bellingrath.

            I n Confederate Rest and the National Cemetery within Magnolia Cemetery are buried war dead from the War of 1812 through Operation Iraqi Freedom.

            M agnolia Cemetery has always been a place of change, as it continues to be today.  It is a unique and vast urban cemetery.  The needs today are very real ones.  The challenge to present-day Mobilians is to preserve Magnolia Cemetery; for its past, for its present, and for its future.

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13 perfect places for day or weekend trips from Alabama

• Updated: May. 03, 2024, 9:01 a.m. |
• Published: May. 03, 2024, 9:00 a.m.

Starr's Mill on Whitewater Creek was a setting used in filming the 2002 movie "Sweet Home Alabama." The mill doubled as Jake's glass shop, Deep South Glass. It is four miles from Senioa, Ga. Kelly Kazek

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As the “odd travels” writer for Alabama and the south, I get lots of questions from people seeking fun day and weekend road trips.

For this list, I chose 13 quaint or quirky small towns in nearby states for day or weekend getaways. I decided all trips should be within a 4-hour drive (one way) of one of Alabama’s major cities. Each destination described below gives Google Maps drive times from Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery. Of course, all the towns had to be places I’ve personally visited.

I also did my best to give categories for each town; for example, they are described as being for “history lovers,” for “romantics,” for those who love “shopping” and more.

I have lots more favorites and I’m sure I’ll do another list later. I also have lots of favorite destinations outside these drive times so stay tuned for more lists.

Oh, and I left off obvious places like Atlanta, Chattanooga and Nashville. I even left out some of the more touristy towns, such as Helen, Ga., because many of you have probably already heard of those. This list is for small, out-of-the-way places.

If you need a short-term rental in any of these areas, I’ve had great luck with Vrbo.com . For inns, try Booking.com or Hotels.com . If you prefer camping, RVshare.com offers short-term rentals of recreational vehicles.

Juliette, Ga. (History Buffs, Film Lovers, Shopping & Dining)

From Huntsville: 4 hours, 36 minutes

From Birmingham: 3 hours, 22 minutes

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 3 minutes

Fewer than 300 people live in Juliette, Ga., a small community located about 10 miles east of Exit 187 on Interstate 75. Yet, on any given weekend, Juliette is filled with curious tourists ready to spend their money with local merchants.

The reason? It’s the only place people can eat at the Whistle Stop Café seen in the 1991 movie “Fried Green Tomatoes.”

Although many people come just for the amazing southern food, Juliette is also the place where fans can see other familiar sites from the 1991 film, including a building that still has its fake film façade, and the “graves” of the main characters, Ruth and Idgie.

The Whistle Stop Café in the film was recreated in a 1927 general store in Juliette, complete with hand-painted window signs, creaky floors, plank ceiling and cozy booths. While the building is original, the booths were built to create the café for the film. After filming ended, a real restaurant was opened at the site and it has been a tourist draw ever since. The wait at the café is long on weekends so be sure to arrive early or call ahead.

Read More : You can eat in the Whistle Stop Café from ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’

The building used as the Whistle Stop Café in the movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” was turned into a real café in Juliette, Ga. Kelly Kazek

Laurel, Miss. (Shopping & Dining, HGTV Fans)

From Huntsville: 4 hours, 22 minutes

From Birmingham: 2 hours, 58 minutes

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 32 minutes

Laurel is a thriving small town, largely thanks to the hit show “Home Town” on HGTV. Now it is an unlikely tourist destination where fans can see people and homes featured on the show and perhaps catch a glimpse of hosts Ben and Erin Napier.

Be sure to stop in Pearl’s diner for a traditional southern meat-and-three, or try Café Le Fleur, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant, among other options. Visitors can shop at the Napiers’ stores: Laurel Mercantile, The Scotsman General Store and Laurel Mercantile Scent Library.

This Scotsman location includes Ben Napier’s real workshop were portions of “Home Town” are filmed, as well as a gift shop. You can buy wood products made in the shop (not necessarily by Ben himself), or watch the show being recorded if it happens to be a filming day.

Laurel Mercantile in downtown Laurel, Miss., is owned by "Home Town" stars Ben and Erin Napier. Kelly Kazek

Monroeville, Ala. (Literary Trail Lovers, Shopping & Dining, Statues, Murals, History Buffs)

From Huntsville: 4 hours, 20 mins

From Birmingham: 2 hours, 56 minutes

From Montgomery: 1 hour, 41 minutes

The “Literary Capital of Alabama,” Monroeville is the town that nurtured writers such as Harper Lee, Truman Capote, Hank Williams Sr., Mark Childress (“Crazy in Alabama”), Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Cynthia Tucker and more.

The historic courthouse in the center of the downtown square has been renovated to its 1930s appearance and now houses a museum about the lives of Lee, Capote and Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

In addition to the museum, visitors can see other important sites from the lives of the authors, including the location of Lee’s childhood home, which was torn down and is now the home of Mel’s Dairy Dream; the ruins of a stone wall surrounding the home where Capote lived as a child, Lee’s grave, a monument to Atticus Finch, the fictional attorney from “Mockingbird;” murals on buildings around town; small bronze artworks that represent Monroeville’s best known citizens; and more. You can eat at one of Harper Lee’s favorite restaurants, David’s Catfish House, or visit her church, First United Methodist.

If you visit in spring, be sure to check out the local production of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a unique drama based on the book.

Historic Monroe County Courthouse in Monroeville, Ala. Monroeville, the birthplace of Harper Lee, was the inspiration for the fictional town of Maycomb in her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." Melanie Elliott

Jackson, Ga. (Dining & Shopping, ‘Stranger Things’ fans, History)

From Huntsville: 4 hours, 18 minutes

From Birmingham: 3 hours, 5 minutes

From Montgomery: 2 hours, 54 minutes

With Atlanta acting as the southern hub for filmmaking, the small towns in central Georgia have become stand-ins for locales in numerous shows and movies. Jackson is particularly well-known as the home of the Netflix hit “Stranger Things.” The quaint town stands in for the fictional Hawkins, Ind.

A few local buildings seen in the show include:

Butts County Probate Court at 25 Third Street, which serves as the Hawkins Public Library.

Jackson Drug, 4 Second Street, which serves as Melvald’s General Store where Joyce (played by Winona Ryder) works;

An old furniture store at 2 North Oak Street, which serves as Hawk Theatre. (A marquee was added to the outside of the building for those scenes.)

Take a short drive to nearby Stockbridge, Ga., to see the abandoned high school which served as Hawkins Middle and Hawkins High schools. The school at 109 South Lee Street was built as Stockbridge High, then abandoned because of mold issues in 2015.

Butts County Courthouse in Jackson, Ga. Kelly Kazek

Patti’s 1880s Settlement (Grand Rivers, Ky.) (Family Activities, History, Shopping & Dining, Camping)

From Huntsville: 3 hours, 38 minutes

From Birmingham: 4 hours, 31 minutes

From Montgomery: 5 hours, 48 minutes

This interesting stop is a little farther from southern parts of Alabama but definitely worth the drive. Patti’s 1880s Settlement is actually an entertainment area with restaurants, shopping, lodging and activities in an area that was once a small town.

Patti’s has a bakery and fudge shop, fine dining, historic buildings, mini golf, panning for gold, playing with remote-control boats, gardens, boutiques and more. It looks like what might happen if a really upscale Cracker Barrel and a Hallmark movie mated. If I had to describe Patti’s in one sentence, I’d have to say it is a town built by one family to entertain thousands of others.

“We have 365,000 people dine and shop with us each year all in a town with a population of only 353 residents,” said Ann Martin, co-CEO of Patti’s.

“Patti’s has been said to be a magical place with a Hallmark-movie setting,” she said. “A step back into slower times where couples have gotten engaged, married and now bring their children to experience our quaint, charming location. We are more than just a tourist attraction, we are a homecoming for so many family traditions over the past 45 years. As technology has evolved, we still choose not to offer WIFI in our dining rooms. Miss Patti always said, ‘Time at the table is family time, enjoying each other without any distractions’ and we still feel that same way today.”

Patti’s has a lodge, a B&B and a campground. Find outdoor equipment for your stay at REI.com . Be sure to check the “Deals” and “Outlet” sections.

Patti's 1880s Settlement in Grand Rivers, Ky. Kelly Kazek

Rome, Ga. (History, College Campus Tour, Romance, Shopping & Dining)

From Huntsville: 2 hours, 17 minutes

From Birmingham: 2 hours, 4 minutes

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 16 minutes

Rome is a great destination. Perhaps not as large as its Italian counterpart but, thankfully, also not as crowded. Not only does the downtown area have lots of historic buildings, shops and eateries, but there are also fascinating statues and historic markers. In addition, you can take a tour of the Berry College campus, the largest in the world. The old Gothic buildings there are gorgeous – so much so that the campus is a favorite of filmmakers. Just a few of the movies with scenes filmed on campus: “Remember the Titans,” “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Perfect Harmony.”

If you’re into funerary art, or simply want a great view of the city, head to Myrtle Hill Cemetery. It is basically a large hill and you can see the entire city from its apex. Plus, you’ll find more statues and historical markers there.

Rome, Ga., from Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Kelly Kazek

Berry College in Rome, Ga. Kelly Kazek

Clarkesville, Ga. (Quirky Roadside Attraction, History, Shopping, Tours)

From Birmingham: 3 hours, 41 minutes

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 51 minutes

This town is home to SamG Land, created by folk artist Sam Granger.

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SamG Land features the must-see World’s Largest Grit.

Clarksville also has a quaint historic downtown where you can find a place to eat and some cute boutiques for shopping. You can take the Historic Clarkesville Walking Tour to learn about the town.

In nearby Summerville, visit Paradise Gardens, another folk-art installation by the late Howard Finster, the king of outsider art. It includes a coffin that supposedly contains a 200-year-old body. It has been preserved and is open for tours.

The "World's Largest Grit" at SamG Land, a folk art installation in Clarkesville, Ga. Courtesy of Sam Granger

Tupelo, Miss. (History Buffs, Elvis Lovers, Museum, Cocktail Trail, Nature, Adventure)

From Huntsville: 2 hours, 21 mins

From Birmingham: 1 hour, 59 minutes

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 16 mins

If you’re an Elvis fan, you’ve likely already make the pilgrimage to his birthplace. If you haven’t, there is plenty of Elvis to be found there. His childhood home and the church where he first sang are fascinating exhibits. There are also statues, an art guitar trail, and places where “Elvis moments” occurred, such as Tupelo Hardware where his mother bought his first guitar.

The home where Elvis Presley was born, Tupelo, Miss. Kelly Kazek

Tupleo is also at the beginning of the Natchez Trace, where you can take a scenic drive or hike, and is home to Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo.

If you get bored with Elvis and nature – like that’s possible – Tupelo has other claims to fame: It was the first city to gain an electrical power grid in the 1930s under Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs that included creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority and it was the site of the last robbery committed by 1930s gangster Machine Gun Kelly. He and his gang robbed the Citizen’s State Bank on November 30, 1932, stealing $38,000.

Fair Park in Tupelo, Miss. Kelly Kazek

Columbia, Tenn. (History, Shopping & Dining, Mule Day)

From Huntsville: 1 hour, 27 minutes

From Birmingham: 2 hours, 20 mins

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 37 minutes

My mother and numerous relatives hail from Columbia, Tenn., which has a quaint downtown with lots of shops and fun eateries.

Be sure to also visit the home of President James K. Polk, the historic Athenaeum, the old arsenal and hydroelectric station, Breckinridge Hatter’s Shop and numerous historic homes. There is also a number of historic farms, some of which are open to the public.

The small town also hosts a Mule Day celebration each April, which has turned into a huge family friendly event, complete with a Mule Parade.

Downtown Columbia, Tenn. Kelly Kazek

Barnsley Resort, Ga. (Outdoor Activities, Romance, History, Limited Shopping & Dining)

From Huntsville: 2 hours, 28 mins

From Birmingham: 2 hours, 24 minutes

From Montgomery:3 hours, 27 minutes

Barnsley Resort near Adairsville, Ga., is perfect for people who like to ride, shoot or golf. The 3,000-acre resort has beautiful lodging and is known for its outdoor activities, such as shooting, horseback riding and golf. The resort includes a beautiful lodge with nice rooms. In addition, the grounds are dotted with numerous cabins and homes to rent for short-term stays. Check out the deals on TripAdvisor.com .

The centerpiece is the ruins of an Italianate mansion that was once the showplace of a plantation located on the site. Visitors can tour the ruins and also visit a museum dedicated to the original owners of the property. The ruins are beautifully decorated at Christmas.

Aerial photo of Barnsley Resort in Georgia. Ty in the Sky Photography/Barnsley Resort

Dahlonega, Ga. (Romance, History, Shopping & Dining, Museums)

From Huntsville: 3 hours, 53 minutes

From Birmingham: 3 hours, 19 minutes

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 34 minutes

Dahlonega is a popular destination at Christmas, when the tiny town looks just like a postcard or a scene from a Hallmark movie – in fact, Hallmark has filmed Christmas movies in Dahlonega.

The old General Store still has a player piano and an animatronic fortune teller and there are tons of shops and restaurants. Dahlonega was also home to the country’s first Gold Rush so you can tour a surviving underground gold mine and visit the Gold Museum.

Find romantic or rustic lodging nearby at Vrbo.com .

Downtown Dahlonega, Ga. Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau

Lynchburg, Tenn. (History, Romance, Shopping & Dining, Jack Daniel Distillery Tour)

From Huntsville: 1 hour, 10 minutes

From Birmingham: 2 hours, 29 minutes

From Montgomery: 3 hours, 45 minutes

This adorable small town is known as the home of the Jack Daniel Distillery , but it can also be a romantic destination. The downtown area has quaint shops and restaurants, like the famous Miss Mary Bobo’s. Be sure to check out the historic jail museum downtown.

The distillery tour is definitely worthwhile. You will learn not only about how Jack Daniel’s famous whiskey starts with an underground spring, but how he managed to run a distillery in a “dry” town and how a stubbed toe led to his death.

Downtown Lynchburg, Tenn. Kelly Kazek

Senoia, Ga. (Shopping & Dining, ‘Walking Dead’ Fans, Film Buffs)

From Huntsville: 4 hours, 11 minutes

From Birmingham: 2 hours, 49 minutes

From Montgomery: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Senoia, a town of about 3,300 souls in Coweta County, was the locale for much of the filming of the AMC hit, “The Walking Dead.” Although the show has ended, zombies still infest this small town.

Not only can visitors see many of the filming sites from “The Walking Dead,” but other places will look familiar, as well. A “walk of fame” in Senoia of small brass plaques embedded in the sidewalks lists all the movies partially filmed in town , including “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “The Fighting Temptations,” “Meet the Browns,” “Pet Sematary II,” “A Christmas Memory,” and numerous other films and shows. But “The Walking Dead” is definitely the town’s bread and butter.

Those who want to be sure they’ve seen every site from the show can sign up for paid tours of the town.

Other activities for fans to check out include:

Self-guided walking tour: A map you can pick up at gift shops and the visitors center shows spots around town where specific action took place in various episodes of the show. Very few places in town haven’t been tapped by the show for filming.

Nic and Norman’s: A restaurant opened by Norman Reedus, a star of the show, and Greg Nicotero, a producer and director. The Southern eatery is one of several restaurant choices in downtown Senoia.

The Woodbury Shoppe: Part shop, part museum, this locale offers selfie opportunities as well as memorabilia and fan gear. Visitors can see all kinds of props from the show and visit the Walking Dead Café.

About four miles away, you can visit Starr’s Mill, a historic grist mill set on a bank beside Whitewater Creek. It was a setting used in filming the 2002 movie “Sweet Home Alabama.” The mill doubled as Jake’s glass shop, Deep South Glass. (See photo at top of story).

Downtown Senoia, Ga., home of "The Walking Dead." Kelly Kazek

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