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Japanese restaurants have increased in popularity in recent years as more Americans have come to appreciate the beautiful artistry of their sushi selections.  Not only is the raw food amazing, but the shows that the cooks put on behind the hibachi grill never fail to delight.  The next time you’re looking to try a Japanese steakhouse in Dothan, we recommend one of these delicious restaurants. Mikata Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Mikata Steakhouse takes very seriously the true art form that is Japanese food preparations and the self-expression of the master chef of Teppanyaki (table-top cooking). Mikata is the perfect place for a birthday or other celebration that involves a large group of friends and family. The dinner menu is extensive, with grilled dinners such as Hibachi Chicken or Steak, Scallops, Salmon, Shrimp or Lobster Tail.  All dinners are served with steamed vegetables, rice, salad, soup, desert and a hot green tea. Watch as your meals are carefully prepared before your eyes! Kyoto Sushi Kyoto sushi in Dothan opened on Christmas Day in 2003 and is known as one of the premiere Japanese sushi restaurants in the U.S. Kyoto is independently operated and owned, with high standards for quality cuisine. Their mission statement includes consistently providing fresh, healthy and original foods made from the finest ingredients.  Kyoto prides itself on providing friendly and professional service and treating all those involved with the company with respect. Popular sushi dishes include: Kyoto special rolls Nigri Sushi Chef Special Big Rolls Maki Tamaki Hand Rolls Green Spicy Tuna Roll Combinations with Cucumber Salad and Miso Soup Make your next group outing an evening at one of these Japanese restaurants in Dothan!

Spas are a great way not only for women but for men to relax and take care of themselves.  With all of the stresses of work and in the world today, taking the time to detach and indulge in self-care is more important than ever. We recommend visiting these spas in Dothan, where you will receive top-notch treatment, guaranteed to make you forget about any problems you may be experiencing. Massage Envy-Palms Terrace Massage Envy-Palms Terrace in Dothan is the best place to get a facial and massage. Enjoy the Murad Healthy Skin facials that create healthier and young-looking skin. When you are feeling tense, our massage therapy professionals are your experts at lowering stress and loosening tight muscles. Murad products that are used by professional estheticians have been specially formulated to improve the texture of skin, appearance and tone. If you’re busy with work, Massage Envy in Dothan has weeknight and weekend hours. Customized sessions include: 1-hour Massage 1 ½-hour massage Hot Stone Envy 2-hour massage 1-Hour Murad Facial Sugar Foot Scrub Therapy Deep Muscle Therapy Aroma Therapy Rituals Salon and Day Spa Since 1994, the oldest spa in the Wireglass, Rituals Day Spa, has been offering up high-end services for all guests. The full service hair salon is Aveda Concept, using only the finest Aveda products available. When it comes to nail care, Rituals uses OPI products, which leads the world in professional nail services. You’ll leave with brilliant, shiny and glamorous pedicures and manicures and will be the envy of all your friends. Services offered at Rituals include: Facials Waxing Hair Color Massage Hair Cuts & Styles Airbrush Spray Tan Nail Care Makeup Services Men’s Services Bridal Specials Visit one of these spas in Dothan for a day you’ll never forget!

Not everyone is into the newest fads.  Many people still have an appreciation for items that were finely crafted in the past with lots of character and from high-quality materials. For those who appreciate the finer things in life, take a trip to Antique Attic Imports in Dothan. About Antique Attic Imports Antique Attic Imports has been located in the same spot in Dothan since 1969, buying and selling antiques daily. The store now encompasses 16,000 square feet with showrooms packed with European and American Antique Furniture, Tapestries, Paintings, Marble and Bronze Fountains and Statuary. Antique Attic also houses an Oak room, Quilt room and room full of Depression glass. When you visit the store, you will be greeted by three generations of family who are knowledgeable and ready to serve you. If you can’t get to Dothan any time soon, no problem! Check out the hundreds of items available on the Antique Attic’s eBay store. If you’re looking for a unique item that cannot be found in the US, they have many contacts throughout Asia and Europe. What to Expect Online When you visit the online store for Antique Attic, you’ll be seeing a sampling of what is available in their 16000 square feet of inventory. The owners have done their best to list some of the best examples of the high-quality antiques they sell. When shoppers spy an item that is appealing to them, Antique Attic will send more photos of similar items. More detailed measurements and pictures can be sent if requested. Be sure to look online if you do visit us, since many small items have been taken out of the shop and moved online.   Visit www.antiqueatticdothan.com for more information on what we have to offer!

Do you ever get that urge to get out and explore nature without having to go too far from home? Well, you’re in luck. Dothan has a very special place that might be just what you’re looking for. Have a look at the Westgate Park Trail. Opportunities for All Levels The trail is 3.2 miles in length and has only about 269 feet of elevation or hills, making it mild for those who want to leave the climbing gear at home. The trail is designed for hiking, road biking and walking and it’s even pet friendly. You can bring the dog as long as he or she stays on leash. Natural Beauty About half the trail meanders through the woods and the other half is open. The surface is clay and there are plentiful wild flowers along the way, depending on the season. If you like to keep track of things, there are mile markers along the way and the distance is just a hair longer than a standard 5K, making it an ideal place to get ready for your next race. More Than Just A Trail While the trail might get you in, the rest of the park features everything from an indoor pool to outdoor playing fields. Whether you like soccer, volleyball or prefer to make use of the gym, sauna, fitness room or racquetball courts, the park has you covered. The park is located at 501 Recreation Road in Dothan and you can get more information by phone at (334) 615-3760.

Alabama has a very unique feature that golfers everywhere have come to appreciate and that is the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. The 11 sites, 26 courses and 468 holes, including Dothan’s own Highland Oaks, make up a public system second to none. And not only are the courses public, they benefit the public and the Retirement System of Alabama, which started the project back in the 1980s. Designed By the Best When the system was being envisioned, the folks in charge wanted to create a system that was top notch from the start, so they wanted the best designer they could find. Enter Robert Trent Jones, Sr. who designed more than 500 courses all over the world. After he came on board, work geared up and eight sites with 18 courses were started all at once. Continued Growth After the first eight sites were finished, things were still not done. The decision was made to create two more sites and when they were completed in 2005, there were a total of ten sites. The eleventh and final site was added some years later after Point Clear’s Lakewood Golf Club was updated and added. Special Features Several things set the trail apart from other public courses and systems. First, the courses were all designed in harmony with the surrounding land. In addition, the holes all have a variety of tees that are designed to work with differing abilities. And finally, the courses were all designed to be difficult, as it was believed that easy courses would not be successful over the long haul.

Pretty much everyone loves good BBQ, but who has the best is always a subject for friendly debate. Whether you are a barbeque expert or on the hunt for a good meal, here’s a good list of the best choices (according to TripAdvisor). You can do the sampling and make your own decision. Fatback’s, 3850 West Main Street, Suite 801, Dothan. Start with the fresh pork skins and then hit the classics. Don’t forget to try a burger either or some fried pickles. You pretty much can’t go wrong from 11 am till they close at 9 pm, according to the reviewers. Full Moon BBQ, 3826 Montgomery Highway, Dothan. The big portions, friendly staff and lots of choices were all mentioned by folks who reviewed Full Moon. Having warm sauce was a hit as well as quick service and some great steak fries. The BBQ Shack, 2122 S. Brannon Stand Road, Dothan. This place features a choice of nine different sauces at the table as well as items like boiled peanuts and big slabs of ribs. They’re open from 10 am till 8 pm, so get on over and see what you think. Dobbs BBQ, 2636 South Oates Street, Dothan. Folks who ate here mentioned good sweet tea, great fries, excellent BBQ and quick service. Prices were said to be good and some of the sides got great marks too. After all, you can’t have a great BBQ meal without some good slaw, fries and a few other things to go along, now can you?

The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens make for a beautiful backdrop for your wedding. The botanical gardens are located just four miles north of Dothan off Highway 431. You won’t find a prettier venue to hold your special day in the Wiregrass, and your photos will be a breathtaking reminder of your day. The Wedding Garden The Wedding Garden is surrounded by flowering trees and offers a formal garden design perfect for weddings. If you get married here in the summer, you’ll enjoy crepe myrtle and wisteria accents. Spring weddings in this garden have flowering dogwood trees and azaleas. Indoor Reception As of 2011, the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens became the ideal setting for garden weddings with the addition of Ricketts Hall. The reception space offers a full kitchen, changing rooms, and a large area for dinner and dancing. Padlocks of Love A growing trend for lovers to prove that their love is the true thing is through “Padlocks of Love”. These padlocks symbolize eternal love, and are locked on fences, gates, and bridges. You and your partner engrave or print your names or initials on the locks, lock them around something permanent, and then throw away the key to lock your love in place eternally. Only a few Padlocks of Love sites appear in the United States, and the Botanical Gardens is one of them. The gardens have a Lock Gate inside the Gardens, near the gazebo. You can lock your padlock free of charge. Bring your camera!

You haven’t had a good beer until you’ve tried a locally brewed, fresh beer. Visit the Folklore Brewery & Meadery for craft beer tastings and tours of our brewery. Tastings and tours are held on Friday and Saturday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm. The Beer The brewery rarely has less than ten different beers available on tap at a time. Taste testers must be 21 years of age or older, and have a valid ID. Snipe Hunt IPA Shadowcaster Porter Grateful Red Wiregrass Wheat Front Porch Pale Ale Cotton Tale Ale Red Rattler The Brewery Folklore Brewery is built on the outskirts of Dothan on an old family farm. The family business owners are in the process of getting Federal License requirements to produce a honey wine, as well. Beer Around Town If you can’t make it into the brewery for a tour or tasting, you can always try some of the Folklore Brewery beer available on tap at any of the following establishments: Firestone Wood Fired Pizza Buffalo Wild Wings G.I.Friday’s Beef’o’Bradys Red Elephant Oak 151 Foster Highlands RTJ Full Moon BBW Dothan Country Club Applebees TAJ Restaurant Rick’s Bar If you’re driving a little further out of town, you can also find the brewery’s creations in Enterprise, Fort Rucker, New Brocton, Ozark, and Eufaula. Where to Buy Bottled Beer If you want to take the beer home with you, the following retailers offer Folklore Brewery beer by the bottle in Dothan: Basket of Cheer The Cellar KBC Butchers Block Winn Dixies Publix 84W Piggly Wiggly Beeline Southern Traders Westside Spirits

Dothan offers a family entertainment zone with plenty of activities to keep everybody happy for hours. Come for a few hours, plan your birthday party or social event, take advantage of the after school program, or join us for school break functions and holiday events. There’s always something going on for the Dothan community at the entertainment center.   Skating packages start at $9 per person for admission, and individual attractions are as follows: Bumper Cars - $2.50 Gyro Chair - $2.50 Jump Shot - $2.50 Rock Wall - $2.50 Laser Tag - $5.00 Indoor Entertainment for All Ages The Fun Zone Skate Center is a 20,000 square foot indoor entertainment complex that features roller skating, bumper cars, laser tag, jump shot, ticket games, video games, a rock wall, and a soft play area with inflatable jump houses for children under 48 inches tall. After School Care School aged children from ages 5 to 13 can play after school every day at The Fun Zone until 6pm. Buses will bring children from area schools directly to the Fun Zone. Snack, homework time and of course, time to play are all included. This isn’t your typical babysitter, and your kids will love the opportunity to release some energy after a long day at school. Pricing per week for After School Care at the Fun Zone: $39, 1st child $35, 2nd child $35, 3rd child Contact The Fun Zone at (334) 678-7529 for more information or to book your party or event.