Dothan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Houston County, Alabama, United States
About Dothan
Dothan began as "Poplar Head", a stop along the main trail that ran through this portion of the state during the early 19th 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 annualNational Peanut Festival(since 1938) reflects this heritage. Dothan has long proclaimed itself the "Peanut Capital of the World", as approximately 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. Dothan has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, sticky summers and generally mild winters. Snowfall is rare, and
Top Attractions in Dothan
Explore the best things to see and do in Dothan:
- ★Adventureland Theme Park
- ★Circle City BMX Track
- ★Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
- ★Dothan Opera House
- ★Dothan's Westgate Tennis Center
- ★Dr. George Washington Carver Monument
- ★Eastgate Park
- ★Featured Players Theatre
Where to Stay in Dothan
- 🏨Clarion Inn and Suites
Dothan Travel Guide Sections
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