traveling from the eastern shore of

[onethatcares]

the Mexican Gulf to Arkansas this weekend. Aside from the slavery museum in Birmingham, could you rec some side jaunts? Food places on the way perhaps?

Were going I 75 to I 10, to a bunch of country roads and then I 65 to I 22.

Thanks folks

[TuxedoKat]

1. This place might be interesting

the Titanic Museum: https://www.delish.com/food/videos/a58215/titanic-museum-secret-dinner-video/

When I was in the area I visited this place, Belle Meade Plantation (https://bellemeadeplantation.com/). They had a winery there where I bought the best bottle of white wine I've ever tasted: Carriage House White.

Also presidential museums are always fascinating to visit: https://www.clintonlibrary.gov/

[onethatcares]

2. thank you.

I've been to the Clinton library. I'm rolling on I 65 and I 22 as much as possible. The country/back roads make for bad driving with my wife.

[FSogol]

3. Do you know about the website roadfood? I never go anywhere without consulting it.

roadfood.com

(I have no affiliation with the website.)

[csziggy]

4. Avoid the country roads - take 231 north from I-10 west of Marianna

231 is four lanes most of the way, has a good bypass around Dothan and will take you straight to I-65 at Montgomery though you might want to take 80 for the last leg - check on traffic and construction.

If you want to stop early in your trip the Marianna Caverns are a nice place to visit, especially when it's hot - you might want a jacket or sweater to wear in the caverns.

South of Birmingham is Oak Mountain State Park - nice place to picnic and a lovely view along the drive to the top of the mountain. http://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park

In the NE part of Birmingham is Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, kind of a neat place to visit but more out of the way. https://ruffnermountain.org/

[Phentex]

5. You may already know this...

But cell reception can be spotty along there. Look at a few maps first. Can't tell you how many times people spot my Georgia plates and ask for directions because cell service is out long the back roads.

Have fun!