Alabama offers the best of the American South’s diverse landscapes. From coastal roads to mountain passes and colorful wooded paths, here are some of the best Sunday drives in the state.

1. Lookout Mountain

The Lookout Mountain Parkway is a must-see in autumn. This 93-mile stretch of road between Gadsen, AL and Chattanooga passes through dynamic park land, which means amazing foliage and natural formations like canyons and waterfalls.

2. Coastal Connection

Alabama’s coastline on the Gulf of Mexico is just as lovely as the nation’s more iconic ocean coasts, plus it has some unique Southern charm. The Coastal Connection Scenic Byway runs the length of the Gulf Coast, dotted with small towns and quiet beaches along nature preserves.

3. The Selma to Montgomery March Byway

In 1965, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led his historic march from Selma to the capital city of Montgomery. The path of the march is not only a great way to live some of Alabama’s proud history, it also happens to be 54 miles of gorgeous scenes, including some of the state’s postcard-perfect bridges.

4. Oak Alley

This particularly magical stretch of Shell Road on the Spring Hill College campus in Mobile is just as good for a stroll as for a drive. The dramatic oak tree canopy is even more stunning in person than in the many, many photos taken of the site.

There’s no shortage of great Sunday drive locales around Alabama. This list is just a start, but exploration will pay off with a wealth of other scenic paths.

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There’s nothing better than “new car smell,” but one thing is for certain—it doesn’t last long! After just a few months, even a new car can begin to smell like an old sock, or worse. That’s because moisture, dirt, and grime from the road gets into your car, and the constant in-and-out of passengers brings in more dirt and foreign objects. Well, you don’t have to suffer the “old car smell” anymore. Use these simple tips to help your car smell wonderful again.

Vacuum the Carpeting

Carpet sops up smells like a sponge soaks up water. Dirt from outside, grease from the roads, grime from your shoes, and other items you routinely take into your car, such as snacks and sodas, get ground into the mats. Vacuuming removes odor-bearing particles and, thus, lingering smells.

Clean Out Your Trash

If possible, clean your car every day. Never let food, drinks, or trash spend the night inside your car. Even over the course of a few hours, food and other biodegradables decompose, releasing foul-smelling odors in your car. These particles also collect inside fabric, causing the smell to stick around.

Use Air Fresheners and Odor Eaters

Air fresheners cover up tough smells. You must apply them repeatedly, but they’re generally effective. Look for car-specific air fresheners in automotive stores that work on car interiors. Odor-eating sponges will also suck scents right out of the air.

Make use of these tips, and your car will soon smell like it just rolled off the assembly line.

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The most important thing when you have a family is keeping them safe. That is why the 2016 Toyota Sienna places an emphasis on passenger safety with these top life-saving features.

Safety Connect

It is good to know help is there when you need it. With Safety Connect, potentially life-saving assistance is at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you become stranded on the roadside, need emergency help, or find your vehicle stolen, Safety Connect will help. Get a one-year trial with your 2016 Toyota Sienna.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) allows you to use the cruise control with more confidence and safety. This advanced system maintains a set distance between your car and the car traveling in front of you. The DRCC automatically slows your vehicle down, so you don’t have to brake every time the car in front of you changes speed. This prevents potentially dangerous rear-end collisions. You don’t need to worry about becoming distracted from the traffic ahead when keeping tabs on the kids in your back seat.

All-Wheel Drive

The Sienna’s all-wheel drive keeps you and your family safe during adverse weather. The Sienna is the only minivan in the United States offering this feature. On snow, sleet, or icy roads, all-wheel drive traction can help you avoid spin-outs and uncontrolled skids.

The new 2016 Toyota Sienna not only gives you more luxury, features, and options, but it also gives you the most important thing of all—safety and peace of mind.

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If you should ever find yourself on the open road in the great state of Alabama, you owe it to yourself to check out some of the most interesting and unusual attractions on offer in America. Here are a few suggestions, though Alabama has plenty more points of interest for those who love the odd and entertaining.

1. Art of Elberta

Alabama is home to the big, weird, and wonderful work of fiberglass master Mark Cline. His trademark pieces are his dinosaurs: massive interpretations of some of the biggest beasts to ever live on Earth. Cline didn’t stop there, though. In the past decade, he has added a life-size model of Stonehenge to the landscape around Elberta, Alabama. He also expanded his work to the water, bringing the massive “Lady in the Lake” sculpture to the world in 2012.

2. World’s Smallest City Block

While so many roadside attractions boast “The World’s Biggest” something or other, humble Dothan, Alabama aims lower and succeeds spectacularly. The world’s smallest city block, as confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records, is a gravel triangle in the town. It’s so small and unassuming it’s easy to miss, but worth a detour.

3. Ave Maria Grotto

Brother Joseph Zoettl had a love of great, ancient cities. So, he crafted this amazing collection of miniature buildings from some of the most iconic locales in antiquity, planting it in Cullman, Alabama.

Alabama’s roadside attractions are a great reason to stop and stretch your legs. They’re strange but whimsical, not to mention fun on the cheap.

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If you love to swing the irons and live near Dothan, you are in luck. There are plenty of great golf courses within a short drive of Dothan to test your long and short game.

Dothan Country Club

Just 2 miles from downtown Dothan, the Dothan Country Club offers 18 holes on 6,403 yards of premier golfing. This historic course has been around for over 90 years and is still a great place to play today.

Dothan National Hotel & Golf Club

A slightly larger course at 7,504 yards, the Dothan National Course at the Dothan National Hotel & Golf Club offers a challenging experience on a modern course for a green fee of just $20-30. This par 72 golf course opened in 2012 and is five miles from Dothan.

Magnolia Course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Highland Oaks

The Magnolia Golf Course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is one of Dohan’s best and most challenging. It is only nine holes, but the design is tricky enough to test all of your skills; watch out for the most difficult hole on course, No. 6. This 3,699-yard par 36 course is only six miles from Dothan.

Highlands Course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Highland Oaks

The Highlands Course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is a slightly longer nine-hole course featuring 3,892 yards of golf at a par 36. It is also challenging enough to put your golf acumen to the test.

So, throw the clubs in the trunk and take an afternoon off to enjoy these great golf courses near Dothan.

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The 2015 Yaris L is a sturdy and reliable subcompact car that handles extremely well and is loaded with amazing standard technological features.  For a subcompact vehicle, the Yaris is full of interior space for carrying passengers and cargo. Stop in and test-drive the 2015 Yaris today!

Under the Hood of the 2015 Yaris L

The 2015 Yaris runs on an inline 4-cylinder 1.5-liter engine that makes 106 horsepower and 103 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel-drive is standard, with the option of a four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission. With the manual, you get two doors standard on the L with the 4-speed as standard with the 4-door L. With the manual transmission, the Yaris will earn 33 miles per gallon combined city and highway driving.  This number drops a bit to 32 with the automatic, but it it still commendable fuel economy.

Standard Features of the 2015 Yaris L

Behind the back seat of the 4-door Yaris is 15.6 cubic feet of storage space while the 2-door offers 15.3 cubes. Fold down the 60/40-splut-folding rear seat for even more storage space. Standard equipment on the Yaris L includes:

• Power locks
• 15-inch steel wheels
• Power windows with automatic down for the driver
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Trip computer
• Air-conditioning with filtration
• 3-spoke tilt steering wheel
• Bluetooth phone and audio functions
• 6.1-inch touchscreen
• 6-speaker audio system
• HD radio
• USB/iPod interface
• CD player
• Auxiliary audio jack
• 6-way adjustable driver seat
• Passenger seatback pocket
• 4-way passenger front seat
• Illuminated entry
• Day/night rearview mirror
• Map lights for the front seat
• Cargo area light
• Front and rear cup holders
• Dual extendable sun visors and vanity mirrors

Stop in and test-drive the 2015 Yaris at our Dothan dealership today!

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For those who are looking for an affordable vehicle that is extremely fuel-efficient and better for our environment than traditional gas powered cars, there is the 2015 Prius c One.  The 2015 Prius c subcompact is an entry-level model hatchback hybrid with a spacious interior and great responsiveness. For those living in the city, you’ll find that it is simple to park your Prius c, since it is the smallest Prius, 19 inches shorter than a regular Prius.

Performance and Fuel Economy of the 2015 Prius c One

The 2015 Prius c One runs on a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder traditional gas engine with an electric motor that is powered by a battery comprised of nickel-metal hydride. When performing as a team, the hybrid powertrain will put out a maximum 99 horsepower. Front-wheel-drive and a continuously variable transmission are standard. Fuel economy stands at an outstanding 50 miles per gallon combined city and highway driving, which is a class leader.

Standard Features of the 2015 Prius c One

Behind the 60/40-split rear seats of the Prius c One is 17.1 cubic feet of cargo space, which can easily be expanded upon by folding down the second row. Standard features of the Prius c One trim include:

• 15-inch steel wheels
• Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity
• Automatic climate control
• Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• Full power accessories
• 4-speaker audio sound system
• Voice commands
• Multifunction display
• 6.1-inch touchscreen display
• USB/iPod interface
• CD player
• Four doors

If you are interested in a 2015 Prius c One, stop in to our dealership and one of our associates will gladly answer all of your questions!

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If you look around the streets while you’re traveling, you can’t help but notice how crossover SUVs are dominating the roads. When you have a family to haul around or lots of cargo, you need something larger than a car, but you don’t want to break the bank each time you head to the pump. Fuel efficiency is just one reason why crossovers have become more popular than full-sized body-on-frame SUVs. Below we discuss the many benefits of owning a crossover SUV.

Better Safety Than Cars

Safety is always a concern when you buy a vehicle, especially when you have family. Generally speaking, SUVs are safer than cars when you get into a collision, no matter what kind of standard safety equipment is aboard. The reason that passengers will be safer is because of the bigger size than small cars, which makes SUVs better able to withstand an impact.

SUVs and Crossovers Tow Better Than a Car

There are many people out there that have hobbies involving large items, like boats, fishing, motorcycles, ATVs, fishing and more.  These pastimes often require towing. While it is possible to add a towing kit to a car, it will not be nearly as efficient as with an SUV. Many crossovers even come equipped with towing capability and trailer sway control.

Go Off-Road in a Crossover

If you like adventure, it is not recommended that you go off-road in a car. SUVs are better at off-roading because of their higher ground clearance and better transmissions and differentials that are made to perform in off-road situations. Many SUVs and crossovers come with skid plates and other forms of underbody protection, as well as features like low-range gearing and hill descent control.

Stop in to our dealership if you’re interested in a Toyota crossover SUV!

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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!

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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!

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