Monroeville, Alabama An independent hometown guide
The first editionComing in 2027

A small town.
A big story.
A new chapter.

A new, independent guide to Monroeville, Alabama. From the courthouse square to the back roads of Monroe County—places to linger, stories to discover, and a town worth knowing.

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The courthouse square
Monroeville & Monroe County Hometown of Harper Lee Stories beyond the square An independent guide · 2027
Inside the guide

Three ways into a small town
with a big story.

A slower look at a place with plenty to say. We’re gathering the places, stories and local knowledge that make a visit memorable.

Chapter I · See

The literary trail

The Old Courthouse Museum, the square and the places tied to Harper Lee and Truman Capote.

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Chapter II · Eat & stay

Local tables

Diners, barbecue, coffee and places to stay. A practical starting point for a good day in town.

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Chapter III · Do

The year on the square

Theater, festivals and community gatherings. A calendar to help you find your own reason to visit.

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