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" We&amp;#039;re asking people across the country to share what they love about their states, and we&amp;#039;re starting at the beginning of the alphabet. First up, Alabama.  Who: Natalie Chanin, founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, a line of artisan-made clothing and accessoriesSecret Travel Spot: Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall in Florence, AlabamaWhy Visit: A few miles south of the Tennessee-Alabama state line, the wall is the largest unmortared stone wall in the United States. &amp;quot;The Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall is a place very close to my heart,&amp;quot; Chanin says. &amp;quot;Shoals [Alabama] native Tom Hendrix has been building this memorial for more than 30 years, in honor of his great-great-grandmother, Te-lah-nay, a Yuchi Indian and survivor of the Trail of Tears.&amp;quot;If You Go: Be sure to stop into Rivertown Coffee for an espresso, or visit Bunyan&amp;#039;s Barbeque for some of the best flavor Florence has to offer.  Want to share what&amp;#039;s special about your state? Post in the comments below, or tell us on Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag #clstatesecret.  ----- Plus: More products, decorating trends, and design inspiration we love \u00BB 100 Bedroom Design Ideas You&amp;#039;ll Love \u00BB35 Ways to Make Something New Out of Something Old \u00BB16 Chic and Affordable Area Rugs \u00BB16 Cozy Living Rooms \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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