Theodore
Theodore is a low-key suburban community located about twenty minutes south of Downtown Mobile on I-10. The area is best known among locals as the home of Bellingrath Gardens, a historic 900-acre estate that features some of the most beautiful botanical displays in the South. The community is almost entirely composed of residential neighborhoods, with a few small shops and restaurants along Government Boulevard and a more extensive retail district just north of town in Tillman’s Corner. The beaches of Dauphin Island are only a few minutes to the south, and both Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico offer great opportunities for boating and fishing.
Scottsboro
Nestled on Guntersville Lake, Scottsboro provides a quiet, wooded reprieve for Alabama residents. Water sports are a popular form of entertainment for Scottsboro locals, including boating, skiing, and swimming. Though this city has a rural feel because of the spacious neighborhoods and peaceful atmosphere, Scottsboro offers local amenities like supermarkets, restaurants, community parks, golf courses, and cozy apartment rentals. Located about 40 miles east of Huntsville and 60 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee, residents of Scottsboro can enjoy more dining, shopping, and entertainment options in major metropolitan areas in both Alabama and Tennessee. With Highways 2, 79, 279, and 35, commuting into nearby areas is a breeze. After you’ve found your apartment in Scottsboro, check out nearby Lake Guntersville State Park for some lakeside fun in the sun.
