Alabama’s stories are just as varied as its landscape. Secret Alabama: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure takes curious travelers off the well-worn path to discover the state’s strangest landmarks, unexpected history, quirky characters, and unforgettable roadside stops.

Pay your respects at the one-of-a-kind Coon Dog Cemetery, travel back in time at the Holmes Medical Museum, and get lost in nature as you explore Mount Cheaha, Alabama’s highest point. Stand inside the ancient Wetumpka Impact Crater, explore mysterious caves like Majestic Caverns that once hid gangsters and speakeasies, and visit the Hank Williams Museum to uncover the story behind one of country music’s most legendary icons.

From unusual museums and peculiar monuments to haunting legends and natural wonders, these pages by travel writer Sarah Gilliland reveal an Alabama you may have never known was there. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, your Alabama adventure is calling. Get out there and discover it.