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Dothan, AL is a small city located in the southeastern corner of Alabama. It is known for its rich agricultural heritage and as the “Peanut Capital of the World”. Dothan offers a variety of activities to enjoy such as touring the Peanut Museum, exploring Landmark Park, visiting historic plantations, fishing at lakeside parks, or attending a local event at the Dothan Civic Center. The city also has a thriving arts and entertainment scene with numerous art galleries, theaters, music venues and nightlife spots.
Overall, reviews of Dothan are positive, citing its friendly locals and laid-back atmosphere. Some reviewers have noted that it can be difficult to find lodging due to its small size but there are ample dining options available. In addition to outdoor activities like fishing and exploring nearby natural sites, people also appreciate Dothan's vibrant culture filled with museums and performing arts venues. With its pleasant weather year round, people often flock here to take advantage of all that this charming destination has to offer.
based on 25 ReviewsGet to know Dothan with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Dothan
This city needs more than 5 stars - 7/1/2022
This is my 3rd (maybe 4th) year living in dothan, and it is AMAZING!!
I hear people say "the traffic is horrible" but it really is not. sure the traffic sometimes
is bad but dothan rarely has any traffic jams so if you want bad traffic GO TO ATLANTA! people also say that dothan has dirty malls and bad restaurants, yes the malls are dirty but there are NO bad restaurants other then dennys. Overall, Dothan is a nice and laidback place to live. perfect sized town with a lot of different eating choices, and good school system with surrounding county schools as well, in MY opinion dothan is better than 5 stars!
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Less than ZERO - 5/1/2021
I grew up here. I will sum it up like this: the best decision I ever made was to move away from Dothan 20 years ago and the worst decision I ever made was to move back last year. I'm leaving and never coming back for any reason. There is "nothing" here to see or do. The people are standoffish and indignant. The economy is controlled by the "good ole' boy" old money clan and the "population" is their supply serfs or indentured servants. If your life goal is to be treated by your employer like they are doing you a favor by paying you 10 bucks an hour with no benefits than Dothan maybe for you. The politics, all government and law enforcement are controlled by the aforementioned "good ole boys". Bad restaurants, dirty strip malls and horrible traffic are some of Dothan's high points. If you love yourself and your family DO NOT move to Dothan. It deserves a less than ZERO. It's by far the worst place I've ever
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DO NOT MOVE TO DOTHAN!!! - 4/24/2021
I grew up in this horrible nothing city living here until in my early thirties and I left 20 years ago. I hated this place everyday and was so glad I left, it was the best decision I ever made. For some reason, maybe temporary insanity, I recently purchased a house and moved back. This was the BIGGEST mistake of my life!!! This is nothing but an ignorant, good ole' boy trash town. It's actually gotten worse since I left just bigger with even more dumbasses! Stupid people shouldn't breed! The worthless, stupid shuck and jive group that controls everything here is beyond the worst. If you hire someone to do some work, whether it's an attorney, real estate agent or contractor, they expect you to do the work for them because they are either lazy, incompetent or more than likely both then they act like they have done you some tremendous favor! Not to mention most I've had the displeasure to have been forced to employ are dishonest at best and act offended when you call them out in their
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A Great Place to Live - 3/12/2020
We moved here for an early retirement just over a year ago. The people have been extremely friendly, the cost of living and housing is very low, and the weather is fantastic if you don't like cold and snow.
Dothan has a lot to do-there's a civic center, farmers market downtown in the summer, mardi gras events, parks, recreation, and the annual Peanut Festival.
You're just over an hour away from the beach, but far enough away so hurricanes and cost of living aren't an issue.
Everyone has made us feel
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I really don't deserve this...ARGGHHH! - 10/19/2018
I would have given it a zero stars if that were possible. The five years I have lived in this hole are, without a doubt, the five worst and longest I can remember. There's nothing here but four hundred places to eat and a ton of strip malls and chain stores. We have a couple of decent parks but they are primarily for travel and tournament softball and baseball. Traffic control is virtually non-existent here and most people drive as though they are the only car on the road. Southern hospitality missed this place big time. People are generally standoffish, untrusting and often rude. If you expect the leadership to do anything to improve the area you are sadly mistaken. The local idiots just keep voting the same useless people back into every office. If your contemplating a move here take it from a transplant and rethink your plans. You won't regret it I promise you.
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Backwoods redneck hell - 6/20/2018
I have lived in Dothan my whole life with the exception of a few years where I moved North to help out a family member. This town is run by 'Good ol boys' Either you're part of them, or against them. We have a tiny sorry "water park" that is old, nasty, and run down but the owners who know someone 'important' prevent any other water park from coming to town. Everything in this city works like that.
You want a job? Better know someone who's uncles' sisters' ex-boyfriends' neighbors' mom goes to church with.... otherwise you're out of luck. But the job market has been declining for years so that may not even do it. Any job you apply for, you have about 200 people competing.....that is if you can even find a job posting. Most hiring managers hire people they already know. I've gotten every job I've ever had by word of mouth.
As far as the schools, prepare for your child to be paddled. Yes you read that correctly. City schools will not let you opt-out if this
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Stay away from apartments and trailers! - 5/26/2017
It's great living in Dothan if you can afford to live in the right neighborhood. Do not live in Midland City. Do not live downtown Dothan. Do not live in the county. Stay in subdivisions with a lot of middle class hard working people. Every apartment I lived in was vandalized and broken into. The Midland City police didn't even investigate--a three page report--or file it at the court house. Never live there. Security is number one for you and your family. Rent a house in a nice subdivision but talk to neighbors first. I'm moving. There is nothing to do in Dothan. The main thing I really loved about Dothan was Ridgecrest Baptist Church. I'm moving in a week and I'm never coming back except to visit my friends at
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I Love Living in Dothan, Alabama - 4/1/2015
I love living in Dothan, Alabama. This is truly Southern hospitality experience at its best. Particularly in the folks that live here for example, when your neighbor insists that you can use anything in his shed at any time to aid you in your yard work...he really means it. Just be sure to put it back in the same condition or better than you got it and you will have a great neighbor for life.
This is a community that pulls together to help those who are in need; such as needing money to pay a eshospital bill, neighbors helping neighbors with their needs, whether a babysitter, dog sitter, yard work for the elderly, you name it. Not to mention help for our fallen officers families. By the way we have a great police force here...they usually catch our criminals! We are very proud of the overall work they do in protecting our wonderful community.
Actually, I am not from this area nor this state, or a neighboring state. I have lived in many states and three
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1st Avenue Flea Market - 1/29/2014
Space Info: 1st Avenue Mini Market outdoor side walk sale. Every first Saturday of each month we have a marvelous time. We have vendors whom participate from surrounding communities. You can find many items such as collectibles, furniture, arts, clothes, jewelry, what knots, tools, e-bikes, and much more stage in a 10,000 sq ft warehouse. see live video, remember a portions of money will go toward building a program which targets seniors and those with disabilities.
Directions: 1213 S. Oates St. Dothan Alabama 36301 a cross the street from Dothan High School
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