Best hotels in Dothan
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dothan
201 Retail Drive, AL, 36303
Located close to the US 231 and Wiregrass Commons Mall, this modern Marriott hotel grants convenient access to Dothan’s dining and shopping district as well as links to head out to see more of Alabama. Suites come complete with coffee makers, work desks and flat screen TVs. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool and 24/7 fitness center.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dothan
2740 Ross Clark Circle, AL, 36301
Stay within the inner ring of Dothan at this stylish Hilton hotel. Premium rooms feature private balconies and king-sized beds complete with plush pillows and luxury linens. Enjoy a night cap at the on-site restaurant and bar or take a few laps in the outdoor pool.
Magnolia Creek Lodge
11295 US 231, AL, 36320
Just south of Dothan sits this beautiful lodge along Big Creek. Sit on rocking chairs and gaze out at the creek or curl up with a book beside the warming fire in the Grand Room. The rooms and suites are as stylish as they are spacious, complete with smart TVs, walk-in showers and king and queen-sized beds.
Best restaurants in Dothan
Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill
250 South Oates Street, AL, 36301
Get together for a memorable evening of great food and an electric atmosphere at this popular eatery. Pizzas are wood-fired for an unbeatable smoky flavor and crisp crust, while the wider menu offers southern classics like shrimp and grits and a rotating choice of burgers.
Hunt's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
177 Campbellton Highway, AL, 36301
This iconic spot is tucked inside a 1920’s gas station and offers specialty seafood in a casual and friendly setting. Head to the oyster bar for your pick of fresh bivalves, steamed and baked to perfection. Alternatively, browse the tempting menu for skewered shrimp, pangasius fillets and fried chicken.
KBC
151 North Foster Street, AL, 36303
Reserve a table at this contemporary Downtown restaurant to sample the sweet taste of the south. Southern hospitality is in full swing with rustic interiors and a fuss-free menu which features loaded sandwiches and wraps served with KBC’s famed BBQ sauce and southern slaw.
What to do in Dothan
Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
5130 Headland Avenue, AL, 36303
Just outside the city lies 50 acres of cultivated gardens featuring local fauna and nature trails. Walk among a kaleidoscope of butterflies, cross over koi ponds in the Mullen Asian Garden and witness an explosion of color in the Camellia and Hanahan Daylily gardens.
Wiregrass Museum of Art
126 Museum Avenue, AL, 36303
With an aim to inspire and engage through visual art, this Downtown museum hosts a vast collection of permanent and temporary pieces from artists across the state. Move through nature, discover meaning in the abstract and see the region in a whole new light through paintings, photography and more.
Water World
401 Recreation Road, AL, 36303
Florida may be less than an hour away, but closer still is Dothan’s own exciting water park, featuring an array of thrilling attractions. Ride the waves in the tide pool, plummet down to the depths in the body slide and embark on an epic water fight in the kids cove.