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Road Trip from NOLA to Birmingham

Posted on 7/9/16 at 1:04 pm
Posted by dpd901
South Louisiana
Member since Apr 2011
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Posted on 7/9/16 at 1:04 pm
Driving up to B-Ham on Monday with wife and two sons (6&11). Any cool nature spots or eats along the way? Looks like it takes us 59 through Hattiesburg and we catch 20 in Meridian and go through Tusky.
Posted by Palmetto08
Member since Sep 2012
4052 posts
Posted on 7/9/16 at 3:32 pm to
That's a pretty boring drive. I can't think of any worthwhile stops between NOLA and Birmingham except Tuscaloosa.

I know you're an LSU fan but the kids might like to stop in Tuscaloosa and check out the stadium, run around campus and eat in town.
Posted by Phideaux
Cades Cove
Member since May 2008
2511 posts
Posted on 7/9/16 at 4:56 pm to
Dunns Falls in Enterprise MS and the Crosby arboretum in Picayune MS. There isnt much that is convenient. Once in Birmingham there is Oak Mountain State Park which has a lot to do.
Posted by dirtsandwich
AL
Member since May 2016
5217 posts
Posted on 7/9/16 at 5:27 pm to
I may be missing something but I really can't think of much. There is a lake or two around meridian but nothing I'd really stop for. Maybe Moundville (Indian site) south of Tuscaloosa. A little out of your way.

In Bham, check out Red Mtn park for some relatively easy hiking w nice views. They also have zip lines there.
Posted by YourHuckleberry
South of I-10
Member since Aug 2012
151 posts
Posted on 7/9/16 at 5:30 pm to
I've taken that drive plenty, including next Tuesday. There is a really good, authentic, fried catfish joint just south of Meridian, but the name is escaping me. BBQ in Tuscalooser is worth stopping, but Bham is only 45 min further and has equal quality.
Posted by AUtigerNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since Apr 2011
17110 posts
Posted on 7/9/16 at 5:31 pm to
Well you could stop at dreamland BBQ for some ribs in Tuscaloosa. Right off the interstate basically. I make the drive all the time but I haven't heard of any cool nature trails though on the way. Best bet would be something in Tuscaloosa though.
This post was edited on 7/9/16 at 5:39 pm
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