Dothan

Dothan is a city in southeastern Alabama, serving as the county seat of Houston County, and the chief city of the western Wiregrass region, an area encompassing portions of southeastern Alabama, southwestern Georgia (state) | Georgia, and the panhandle of Florida. Its population in 2007 was estimated at 65,447, making it the largest metropolitan area in southeastern Alabama.

Dothan Halal Travel Guide

History

Dothan began as "Poplar Head", a stop along the main trail that ran through this portion of the state during the early nineteenth century. It was incorporated in 1885, and renamed after the village mentioned in Genesis 37:17, which reads "let us go to Dothan". The city quickly became a hub for local agriculture and industry, especially the peanut business, and its annual National Peanut Festival (since 1938) reflects this legacy. Dothan has long proclaimed itself the "Peanut Capital of the World", as roughly one-quarter of the peanuts grown in the U.S. are grown within 75 miles of the city. Movie Gallery, a national movie rental chain, has its national headquarters here.

How is the Climate in Dothan

Dothan has a humid subtropical weather, with hot, sticky summers and generally mild winters. Snowfall is common, and when it does come, it seldom accumulates to any great degree or remains for very long. Summer temperatures easily reach 90-100 degrees or more, while the average winter temperature is 59 degrees.

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Dothan

Dothan has one commercial airport, located northwest of the city in the tiny village of Napier Field. Once served by DC-9 jets during the 1970s (Southern Airways), it is now serviced by ExpressJet, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, currently flying to and from Atlanta International Airport. Dothan Regional Airport offers a full range of airport services and amenities; for further information, visit their website at m/ Dothan Regional Airport.

Travel by train to Dothan

There is no passenger rail service to Dothan. The nearest Amtrak station is in Birmingham (Alabama) | Birmingham. Chipley, Florida contained an Amtrak station prior to the landfall of Hurricane Katrina, but damage to the tracks in northwestern Florida forced its closure, together with all Amtrak stations on that route east of New Orleans. As of June 2009 and the station has not yet reopened, though there is talk of reestablishing this portion of the "Sunset Limited" route.

Travel on a Bus in Dothan

Dothan is served by Greyhound Bus Lines. The station is located at 285 S. Foster St., phone number is 334-792-1191. Further information and hours of operation, etc. may be found at Dothan Greyhound Station.

By car

U.S. Highways 231, 431 and 84 all intersect in Dothan, as do several state highways. No interstate service currently exists in this part of Alabama, but the three highways named above are all four-laned for several miles beyond the Dothan city limits. U.S. 231 is four-laned all the way north to Montgomery, and all the way south to Panama City (Florida) | Panama City. The city is encircled by a four-lane bypass, known as the "Ross-Clark Circle."

How to get around in Dothan

There is no public transportation system in Dothan, so getting around will require a vehicle or bicycle, or walking. Traffic on the Ross-Clark Circle can be quite heavy, especially during "rush hour" and around lunchtime.

What to see in Dothan

• US Army Aviation Museum Located on Ft. Rucker, which lies just north of the town of Daleville about twenty miles north and west of Dothan. Many people do not realize that military aviation existed long before the creation of the Air Force in 1949; all military aircraft used in World War II, for instance, were either Army, Navy or Marine Corps aircraft, with the majority being Army airplanes. This museum pays tribute to the history of Army aviation, with sizable displays of Army aircraft--fixed-wing and rotary--from the earliest twentieth century to today. A variety of life-sized dioramas, films and interpretive material are available. Admission is free. Be aware that Ft. Rucker is a "closed post"; guards at the post gates will require identification to enter, even for museum visitors.

• Dr. George Washington Carver Monument Located at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds. This monument honors the African-American genius whose creative work resulted in hundreds of new products created from peanuts, sweet potatoes and other plants native to the South. Most of these were derived from peanuts, which are the principal agricultural product of the Wiregrass region--of which Dothan is the principal city.

• Dothan Area Botanical Gardens Enjoy the old Southern-style of gardening, and see what works in the Wiregrass. A tranquil, paved nature trail meanders through a beautiful rose garden, through herbs, daylilies, camellias, azaleas, past a peaceful pond, Victorian gazebo and a demonstration garden.

• Dothan Opera House - Built in 1915, represents the elegance of turn-of-the-century southern life. Theatre performances, spectacular concerts, symphonies, ballet performances, and many other cultural events are regularly held in this landmark. Tours are available upon request.

• Joseph statue - Located in 800alabama.com/things-to-do/alabama-attractions/joseph_statue Millennium Park and the status is a ten feet tall cast bronze sculpture, located in the historic downtown area. It depicts the Bible verse, "For I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan" (Genesis 37:17), which inspired city founders in 1885 to change the name of the town from Poplar Head to Dothan.

• Landmark Park Agricultural Museum and Starlab Planetarium The official agriculture museum of the State of Alabama. Visit a 1900s farmstead, complete with farmhouse, outhouses, and farm animals. Stroll the boardwalk and nature trail, see a planetarium show, have a picnic, tour Phase I of the Alabama Agricultural Museum, or catch one of the park's many special events. In the Planetarium, night skies are shown as they appear in season. Constellations are displayed as they relate to mythology. The park also has a new playground. A pavilion near the playground is available for park visitors and children's parties. A recently completed barn is available for rental for large events.

• Houston-Love Memorial Library 212 W. Burdeshaw Street downtown Dothan across from the main post office

• Maria's Vineyard Nestled in a grove of oak and pecan trees and the Vineyard offers a casual place to host an event either outside or inside in the Vineyard House.

• Peanut Monument At the Visitor Information Center helps to proclaim Dothan as the "Peanut Capital of the World".

• Peanuts Around Town - A public art project organized by The Downtown Group consisting of five feet tall peanut sculptures that are decorated in various fashions and displayed around Dothan.

• Lampman Antiques and Lighting - A Lighting store with a large variety of chandeliers, clocks, sconces, and many other antiques. The Lampman also offers lamp and clock repair.

• Wiregrass Museum of Art Includes five galleries feature changing exhibitions of visual and decorative arts in the historic building. Also features ARTventures, a hands-on exhibit for children and a gift gallery for shopping.

• World's Smallest City Block - Located at the intersection of North Appletree, Museum, and Troy streets in Dothan. This land triangle features a stop sign, a yield sign, a street sign, and a granite marker placed by the Camellia Garden Club on May 1, 1964 stating that the block is the World's Smallest City Block.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Dothan

• Adventureland Theme Park Is an elaborate mini-theme park that is family-oriented. It includes two 18-hole miniature golf courses with waterfalls, lagoons and elaborate landscaping, a figure-eight go-cart track with a double underpass bridge and Indy-style karts, bumper boats, batting cages, a Max Flight roller coaster simulator, a large arcade and Snacks café.

• Eastgate Park - Is a country estate, complete with lodge and meeting facilities. It includes fishing lakes, a two-mile (3 km) walking trail, sand volley ball, swimming swimmingpool (for private parties only), picnic area and lighted tennis courts. Additional amenities are under development.

• Featured Players Theatre - Founded in 2005 and the Featured Players Theatre is Dothan's new home for live entertainment. Originally located at 158 S. Foster St. in downtown Dothan, Featured Players moved in 2009 to 137 N. Saint Andrews St. Featured Players has live plays for adults five times a year and a Children's Theatre, which produces plays four times a year. When not performing plays, Featured Players has a "coffee-house" style set-up with open mic nights and acoustic folk rock artists. Featured Players is open every Friday and Saturday night for your entertainment needs.

• Press Thornton Future Masters Golf Tournament - Has been held annually since 1950 in early July. More than 600 junior golfers participate in this part of the Junior Grand Slam of Golf hosted by the Dothan Country Club.

• Highland Oaks Golf Course Is part of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and was proclaimed by Golf Digest as the 7th best public course in the US. This world-class 36-hole facility offers three championship 9-hole courses, plus a 9-hole Par 3 course. The Clubhouse includes a pro shop, dining room, lounge and meeting room.

• Water World Includes ocean-size waves in the giant wave swimmingpool and twisting water slides.

• Dothan's Westgate Tennis Center - Promises the highest standards of play and the greatest comfort for spectators. Amenities include 16 lighted full-size clay tennis courts, a control center, observation deck, shade shelters and large courtyard.

• Kiwanis Park, located on Westgate Park land fronting Whatley at the intersection with Deerpath, has playgrounds and a picnic pavilion with a water fountain and restrooms. There are also walking trails.
• Solomon Park, located in the Garden District at the junction of Choctaw and Redwood streets, has the shadiest playground in Dothan, a real godsend in hot weather.

• Patti Rutland Jazz Is a professional contemporary jazz and hip-hop dance company located in Dothan. This company produces two full-length jazz and hip-hop theatrical dance productions yearly (one in late February and one in early June) at their home in the Cultural Arts Center, as well as at Dothan's historical landmark theatre and the Dothan Opera House. Patti Rutland Jazz operates as a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization whose core mission is to offer the dancers in its company to the Wiregrass Region as teachers so that under-served kids might take dance classes for free. This mutually-beneficial program hopes to make Dothan a destination for, as well as a source of, future professional dance talent in the United States.

• Wiregrass BMX - A BMX racing track that is located near the Westgate Park. It hosts local state and national races between February to November.

• Wiregrass Festival of Murals - An ongoing project of historic murals painted by nationally and internationally acclaimed muralists on the walls of buildings in the downtown historic neighborhood. Guided Tours in Dothan by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available upon request.

Annual events

• National Peanut Festival Occurs annually in November. The festival hosts competitions in different areas for all ages. A large midway, entertainment by nationally known recording artists, and the largest parade in the area are featured attractions.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Dothan

• Wiregrass Commons Mall The only mall in the Southeast Alabama region. It has over of shopping and over 50 retail stores. The mall also has a food court. Anchors for the mall are JC Penney, Belk and Dillards.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Dothan

Dothan - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Dothan, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dothan. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Dothan and its surrounding regions.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dothan is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Dothan.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Clarion Inn and Suites 2195 Ross Clark Circle ☎ +1 334-794-8711 - In addition to normal hotel rooms and they offer rooms for events, along with catering of food and beverages. Guests have complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi and weekday newspapers.

Stay Safe

Be advised the summertime heat from June through September can be oppressive. It is not unusual for highs to be in the 90s or even the low 100s. Combined with very high humidity levels, it is nearly imfeasible to stay outdoors for very long. Make sure you have plenty of water!

One by-product of the heat and humidity is near-daily thunderstorms in the summer that can turn severe in an instant. Southeastern Alabama, like other areas of the South, is extremely prone to tornadic activity when weather conditions are right. In the event of severe weather, tune in to local radio or television, and be aware of the appropriate tornado shelter for the particular place you are staying (very few cellars or basements exist in this area, due to its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the corresponding high water table).

Water Moccasins, a poisonous land snake found throughout the southeastern United States, are common in the Dothan area. While your chances of encountering one are rare, you should nevertheless be aware of your surroundings if walking through any wet or low-lying area, or near any streams, lakes or other water sources. Rattlesnakes, Copperheads and Coral Snakes are also found in this region. Should you be bitten by any of these species, seek medical attention immediately.

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