Nov 22, 2008. Needham Fall Festival at Broadhead Park. Plenty of food, singing, holiday gift ideas. Call Quinnie Donald at 205-673-2331.
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Traveling in Rural Southwest Alabama

Shopping in Southwest Alabama

Whether you are looking for unique artwork, fabulous antiques or just a place to buy some locally produced food, you'll find it in Southwest Alabama.

Black Belt Treasures

black belt treasuresBlack Belt Treasures is a non-profit economic development program marketing high quality products from the Black Belt region.

The Black Belt takes its name from a band of rich black soil that stretches across south central Alabama. The region first prospered because it was ideally suited for growing cotton, but it also has been fertile ground for an amazingly diverse and talented group of artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs.  Black Belt Treasures is a non-profit economic development program marketing high quality products from the Black Belt region. Our retail gallery features artwork, sculpture, pottery, woodwork, baskets, jewelry, books and much more. Our secure shopping site offers an opportunity to purchase many one-of-a-kind, handmade Black Belt products.

209 Claiborne Street, Camden, Alabama, Phone (334) 682 9878
Highway 41 and 10                      
Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00, Saturday 10:00-2:00
BlackBeltTreasures.com

The Rural Heritage Center

The Center is home to The Heritage Shoppe, a store which showcases a variety of one-of-a-kind craft items, all made by native Alabama artisans.

Handmade quilts, pottery, baskets and paintings are just some of the items available. You will also find "Mama Nems" food products, a unique line of green and red pepper jelly, squash pickles, and watermelon rind pickles, created from produce grown on-site in the Center's garden, and prepared in the Center's kitchen. A sugar-free version of Mama Nems Pepper Jelly is now available.

133 6th Avenue, Thomaston, Alabama. 334-627-3388.
www.craftsofalabama.com

Historic Downtown Marion

Marion, Alabama shopping districtWhether you're making Marion, Alabama your destination or just passing through, we welcome you to stay for a while and visit our historic downtown district. Washington Street is lined with historic homes, churches and business. Spend time shopping in a variety of gift, clothing and antique shops. Enjoy southern cuisine in a variety of eateries.

Historic Downtown - Hwy 14 W, No cost, T-Sat. 10-6 pm

more Rural Southwest Alabama Vacation Ideas

  

National Voting Rights Museum

The National Voting Rights Museum and Institute chronicles and preserves the historical journey for the right to vote that began when the seeds of democracy were first planted by the "founding fathers" in 1776. More...

Old Courthouse Museum

Located in the Old Monroe County Courthouse on the Monroeville town square, the museum provides a variety of events and activities to attract people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the year.. More...