Get insider tips for dining in Alabama, like the best places to sample the fruits of farmers’ labors, from satsumas in Mobile County to Chilton County peaches. If you need something more substantial, enjoy a stick-to-your-ribs meal at The Chicken Shack in Luverne or a more refined meal at Acre in Auburn from James Beard Award semifinalist chef David Bancroft. Local author and history buff Mary Johns Wilson has crisscrossed Alabama, from its majestic mountains to its beautiful beaches to help craft the most interesting itineraries for visitors and Alabamans alike. The result is this thoughtful guide chock-full of tidbits sure to make your Alabama experiences special and memorable.

Mary Johns will be offering signed copies of her book and might even give a few helpful tips on some things not covered on her bucket list!