Small towns Alabama being featured
Southeastern Group Tour magazine features Year of Small Towns & Downtowns
From the article “Small Wonders- The Year of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns celebrates the places and passions that make Alabama a sweet home” in Southeastern Group Tour magazine:
It’s The Year of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns, and the Great Alabama Homecoming events that will continue through mid-December are a key part of the Alabama Tourism Department promotion. Gov. Bob Riley said communities are welcoming former residents and visitors to participate in food, crafts, and music events that celebrate each town’s unique characteristics. Also, historic markers written by local historians and provided by the Alabama Tourism Department are being unveiled. The department launched a Facebook fan page for the 215 cities participating in The Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns. Riley kicked off the tourism campaign in March. “As someone who grew up in a small town in Alabama, I know there’s something special about them. They have a unique character and charm. But in Alabama, even our bigger cities have a small town feel. As Alabamians, we’re truly fortunate that many of our hometowns really are like Mayberry,” he said, referring to the fictitious small town that was the setting of the Andy Griffith Show on TV.
The 2010 promotion is the seventh yearlong tourism campaign during the Riley administration to focus on specific themes. Programs on arts and food captured national awards. Gardens, outdoors, sports, and history were in the spotlight during other years.
One such town is home to Treasure Island Bed and Breakfast in Cropwell, Alabama. www.treasureislandbedandbreakfast.com
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Posted: October 6th, 2010 under Bed and Breakfast News.