Nov. 14-15, 2008. Fruitcake Festival. Monroeville. 334-875-7241. Award-winning actress Patricia Neal to perform Capote's "A Christmas Memory". www.tokillamockingbird.com 
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Gee's Bend Ferry

Ferry service was restored between the county seat of Camden and the historic Gees Bend community in 2006.  Take a two mile ferry ride to Gees Bend and enjoy the rich history of the area where the world famous Gees Bend Quilters reside. [more]  

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Traveling in Rural Southwest Alabama

Why Rural Southwest Alabama?

Rural Southwest Alabama covers eleven incredible counties in the Southwestern corner of Alabama's Black Belt region. We are famous for great Southern food, hospitality and architecture, beautiful pastoral landscapes, a rich cultural and agricultural heritage, outdoor recreation opportunities and some of the finest antiquing around.

Come join us on our front porch and sit a spell.

Alabama's Front Porches Has a Blog

From the latest storytelling festival to great places to eat to a celebration of all things you'll find in Alabama's rural Black Belt, come on over for a visit at our blog. [more]

Rural Southwest Alabama's Ghost Stories

Demopolis - Gainswood Plantation. The ghost of Evelyn Carter haunts this house as well as other ghosts. Ms. Carter was the sister of a housekeeper in the late 1800's. - The smell of Colonel Gaines' pipe is hinted near his study and the rush of skirts is heard going down the main stairs from the birthing room. Some have felt an occasional push. [more]

The Front Porch Philosopher

Southwest Alabama's Own Blog. From bacon drippings and fried catfish to secret gardens and wisteria blooms. [more]

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Please let us know what it is. Fill out the form and submit it now! We're looking for attractions, events and more. What have you enjoyed most about rural Southwest Alabama? [more]

Rural Southwest Alabama Vacation Ideas

  

Coretta Scott King Memorial

Coretta Scott was born in Heiberger, Alabama and raised on the farm of her parents Bernice McMurry Scott, and Obadiah Scott, in Perry County. More...

Perry Lakes Park

The Perry Lakes Park and Wildlife Sanctuary contains about 600 acres available to the public for outdoor recreation, education, scientific research, and other activities. More...