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.
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Great Small Town - 5/17/2007
Bret has issues. I moved here from San Diego, CA. Dothan is a GREAT little city. Easy access to numerous vacation spots. Travel times- Florida Beaches 1 hour, Atlanta 3 hrs, New Orleans, Orlando, Savanna, St Augustine are all 5 hrs. Smokey Mountains 5 hrs. The people are friendly. The Medical Facilities are the best in a 250 mile radius. Lots of small industry. Crime is the lowest I have ever seen. I've lived in New Orleans, San Diego, and Springfield,
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Don't listen to Bret - 12/31/2006
Bret is a stuck up Northern Liberal and that explains everything he said. There aren't a lot of great jobs in Dothan, but it is one of America's best kept secrets. The fact that there is no commercialization (as Bret says and apparently doesn't like) is one of the reasons. There is some money in Dothan and it's not "old" money either. Dothan wasn't even founded until 1880's. (Go to Valdosta if you want to see the real influence of old money.) If you have a good job that sends you there it's a good place to raise kids. One of the friendliest towns I've ever lived in. Don't buy the uneducation Bret mentioned. It's not true. Plenty of educated people in
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Concerning Dothan,AL - 2/8/2006
I grew up in Dothan and still consider it my home. I do not think it is a bustling metropolis by any means, but it is a great place to grow up and enjoy life. Jobs are not great, I will give you that. I have had to relocate in order to find a career where my degree is actually utilized. There are several crooked organizations and individuals that keep the industry from coming to Dothan, and that is quite a shame. I feel that it could realize a much greater potential if it were allowed to, but the old money in town keeps it from growing.
As far as the education is concerned…I believe that the initiative of the individual being educated in Dothan is more or less a predictor of that person’s success and personal intelligence. I have met and known many unintelligent people in my life, and not all of them have been in or come from Dothan.
In short, Dothan is a great place to live if you are content with what a smaller town has to offer. It does not have the
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Dothan - 2/7/2006
I grew up in Dothan and still consider it my home. I do not think it is a bustling metropolis by any means, but it is a great place to grow up and enjoy life. Jobs are not great, I will give you that. I have had to relocate in order to find a career where my degree is actually utilized. There are several crooked organizations and individuals that keep the industry from coming to Dothan, and that is quite a shame. I feel that it could realize a much greater potential if it were allowed to, but the old money in town keeps it from growing.
As far as the education is concerned…I believe that the initiative of the individual being educated in Dothan is more or less a predictor of that person’s success and personal intelligence. I have met and known many unintelligent people in my life, and not all of them have been in or come from Dothan.
In short, Dothan is a great place to live if you are content with what a smaller town has to offer. It does not have the
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Dothan advice - 8/28/2005
to all who may read this posting. some words of caution before moving here. my wife & i moved here from milwaukee, WI a little over a year ago. there are not many jobs available here. the city is run on old money & the current administration has no real interest in trying to grow the city to allow more revenue in. the people here are genuinely unintelligent-to the point that you'll have to repeat yourself time & time again because they either aren't listening or they just aren't getting it. if you enjoy small town living & have a love for peanuts (dothan is the peanut capital of the world) come on down. but, don't let the population numbers fool you. i grew up in a town with 4000 residents-this is comparable. everyone knows everyone, there is no commercialization to this town, and it has been my experience that because everyone knows everyone & because there is nothing else to do other than to go to one of the TWO wal-mart supercenters, people talk about other people & spread rumors.
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