Discover the Best of Alabama
Civil Rights History, Southern Cuisine & Outdoor Adventures
From the powerful landmarks of Alabama’s Civil Rights Trail to the scenic beauty of the Gulf Coast, Emmy Award-nominated travel expert Darley Newman showcases the heart and soul of Alabama.
Walk through history in Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, savor authentic Southern BBQ and oysters and family-run restaurants that have stood the test of time. Whether you're exploring cultural heritage or seeking outdoor thrills, get expert travel advice and local insights to experience the best of Alabama’s history, food, and landscapes.
Itineraries
Top Alabama restaurants in Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham including Chris Famous Hot Dogs, Automatic Oysters, Squid Ink and more and hotels and other trip ideas along the way.
Mardi Gras, zip lines, battleship tours, golf and charming Fairhope, top attractions in Mobile Bay, Gulf Shores and beyond.
Vacation Advice
Discover North Alabama’s beauty with accessibility, adventure, and heart with two new episodes on Travels with Darley Season 13.
Discover the intersection of sports and accessibility through an all new podcast exploring Adapted Athletics in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and where to eat on campus if you're visiting the University of Alabama.
Discover the fiery flavors of Tuscaloosa, Alabama as Darley visits two beloved BBQ spots run by inspiring women.
Explore food, culture, and history as Darley embarks on a culinary journey through Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Marion in Alabama’s Blackbelt in “Travels with Darley: Alabama for Foodies Part I.”
Preview "Alabama for Foodies Part II" the Travels with Darley PBS and TV streaming episode and find out Mobile, Montgomery and Auburn Chefs and restaurants featured
Join Darley Newman in Montgomery, Alabama to eat hot dogs that reportedly inspired Hank Williams to write “Hey Good Lookin’.”
Watch "Travels with Darley: Alabama Civil Rights Trail Part I" and "Part II" coming to your local PBS station!
Don't miss these Alabama's Civil Rights Trail Sites in Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham including restaurants to enjoy on your adventures.
Don't miss the chance to meet these top tour guides along Alabama's Civil Rights Trail who lived through the movement and share their firsthand stories in Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham.
Alabama Civil Rights Trail food and drinks picks, including craft beer and coffee in Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery
With all of its historic locales, Southern hospitality, and coastal charm, Mobile, Alabama is a hidden gem along the serene Gulf Coast.
A Key West style hangout on a lake in Kentucky, a shipping container on the beach? Check out some of the most unusual restaurants to eat.
From St Louis style ribs to South Carolina ‘slow and low’ pulled pork, here are some of the best BBQ restaurants in the US.