Southern Byways

Tallulah Bankhead
Actress, HuntsvilleTallulah Bankhead was born in Huntsville, Alabama on January 31, 1902. She was best known for her colorful, eccentric lifestyle. Source
Courteney Cox
Actress, Birmingham
From sweet dreams to nightmares, Courtney Cox’ career has covered all the bases. The dreams involve dancing with Bruce Springsteen, the nightmares come from screaming in a Wes Craven production. Source
Kate Jackson
Birmingham, Alabama, 10/29/1948
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy…” You have to recognize that intro lol.. Source
Taylor Hicks
“You take grits for granted,” the gray-haired Hicks said during an appearance at …read more

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If you are digging into your family tree and think that some of your ancestors came from Alabama, you might want to check the info here. I just might have made your list a whole lot easier!
Thanks to Amanda Marshall, the town of Birmingham is one that you are not likely to forget. And for that reason I decided to check out what restaurants are famous there!
My uncle is a Southern planter. He’s an undertaker in Alabama.
Fred A. Allen

 
“When I get to be a composer
I’m gonna write me some music about
Daybreak in Alabama. “Daybreak in Alabama
Langston …read more

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I can’t even begin to think of the number of zoos that we have visited over the years. It’s simply a great day out and there is something for everyone. And while you might think that all zoos are the same, you couldn’t be more wrong. Every zoo that I have visited has something unique to offer.
The Birmingham Zoo draws more than 450,000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, cheetahs and endangered species from six continents.
Some must sees at the Birmingham Zoo
*the pelicans and flamingos
*everyone …read more

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“The city of Huntsville has been picked as one of the Top 100 places to live in the U. S. by Relocate America.
 
It was the only city in Alabama to make the Top 100. Cities are ranked on various factors including education, environment, economic and housing considerations. For the record, ranked No. 1 in the nation was Asheville, N.C. The state with the most cities making the top 100 was Florida, with seven.”
 
But it seems that people in Huntsville are talking about more than just the fact that they made the list!!
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If you want a little down time while vacationing, you might want to visit Vulcan Park. No, it doesn’t have anything to do with Star Trek, but the Roman god of fire. It has stood over the city since 1904. Be sure that you take the elevator to the observation deck that sits on a 124 foot pedestal so that you can take in the gorgeous view!
“Vulcan Park and Museum is home to the world’s largest cast iron statue and features spectacular panoramic views of Birmingham. We tell the story of Birmingham’s past, present and promise for the …read more

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“Sandrock, Alabama, has something to offer for anyone from beginner to expert. Approaches are short and easy, the climbing is typified by large jugs and horns on friendly sandstone, with pitches averaging 30 – 60 ft. in length. Sandrock is best known for the large number of excellent boulder problems found within its maze. The area is comprised of huge islands of gray featured sandstone with a maze of canyons, passages, and caverns between them, and some beautifully uncharacteristic rock formations. Most routes are easily top-roped, there are a number of fine bolted sport routes, and enough challenges to keep …read more

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*Birmingham Skyline at Sunset Source
*Did you know that a certain part of Birmingham had what was known as the “heaviest corner on earth”! Source
*The largest living museum is actually a botanical garden that covers over 67 acres and is absolutely free. Now that is my idea of a relaxing afternoon in the south!  Source
*Birmingham Zoo… I was just over at their website and it seems that they have different activities planned for each month. The kids would love this.
Adults – $11*
Children 2 – 12 years old – $6*
Seniors Citizens 65+ – $6*
Members receive free admission every day! Admission is …read more

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This is what Attalla City Judge Kenneth Robertson Jr. in Alabama decided was fitting…  either wear the sandwich board on two Saturdays or face the consequences… which just happened to be jail time.  Most of the customers leaving Wal-Mart thought that the punishment was a good one and that it would definitely make them think twice about shoplifting. Others thought that it was cruel. 
What do you think?
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I thought that I would start off with a little trivia. You aren’t going to believe this!! Apparently, The Birmingham Airport opened in 1931 and that time, it took 19 hours to fly from Birmingham to Los Angeles! Luckily it won’t take us anywhere near that amount of time these days. So, now onto what Birmingham has to offer!!

Yes, Birmingham has its own Statue of Liberty and although a much smaller version that the “other one”, it’s well worth checking ou!
“A bronze replica, one-fifth the size of the Statue of Liberty, was commissioned by Frank Park Samford as the symbol …read more

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I picked this particular photo for our “Photo of the Day” series, because I got married at Christmas time and it was nothing like this. We had a blizzard to contend with and family was flying in from British Columbia. I think that we should have bundled everyone up and headed south. This is one cute wedding chapel!!   Vintage Vows Wedding Chapel . . . Hidden in the heart of the Tennessee Valley in North Alabama, this wedding chapel offers all that a couple could dream of for their special day. Vintage Vows Wedding Chapel 2173 County Road 33 …read more

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