A Perfect Day Alabama by Sarah Gilliand can be your guide. Plan your visit with ease using our recommendations and advice. If you’re visiting the central part of Alabama, head to Birmingham to experience history through important stops on the Civil Rights Trail. Visiting northern Alabama? Make a stop to savor the flavors of authentic Alabama barbecue at Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ in Decatur—and pick up some of that famous Alabama white sauce while you’re at it.
Whether you’re wanting to soak up the sun in Gulf Shores or see where Hank Williams left his mark on the music industry, the perfect day in the Yellowhammer state is within your reach. Travel writer, author, and Alabama resident Sarah Gilliland knows just what to recommend to enrich your time spent in her beautiful state. She provides tips, insight, and valuable information to make the most of your 24 hours in each city. Perfect Day Alabama is the quintessential introduction to Alabama the Beautiful.
About the Author
Sarah Gilliland is a travel journalist and Alabama resident with over ten years of experience writing, editing, and producing travel content. She catalogs her family’s adventures on her website On the Road with Sarah, and she writes freelance columns for local publications 280 Living, Village Living, Vestavia Voice, and Homewood Star. Additionally, her work has appeared on Conde Nast Traveler, Business Insider, Explore.com, Attractions Magazine, and Yahoo. Sarah is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Auburn University, and she lives in the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and their three children.
Upcoming Events:
Presentation and Book Signing
Thursday September 5, from 6 – 8 p.m.
Talladega/Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 210 East St S, Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 362-9075
Free and open to the public
Presentation and Book Signing
Monday, September 9, from 6 – 8 p.m.
North Shelby Library
5521 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-5500
Free and open to the public
Book Signing
Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DeDe’s Book Rack
104 S Chalkville Rd STE 105, Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-3332
Free and open to the public
Virtual Book Event
Tuesday, October 15, from 7 – 8 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Presentation and Book Signing
Friday, November 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Homewood Public Library
1721 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 332-6600
Free and open to the public
Book Signing
Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Jerry Tingle Activity Center
21973 AL-216, McCalla, AL 35111
(205) 277-8195
Free and open to the public