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City in Alabama, United States
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Arab (pronounced AY-rab) is a small town in North Alabama.
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The name refers to the folk term for a salad made from pokeweed, a toxic plant that requires special preparation to make it safe for consumption.
The best way to get in is to fly into the nearby airport in Huntsville and drive to Arab.
Read in the guideThere is no public transportation so bring a car! Parking is free and easy to find except during major events like the Poke Salat Festival. Downtown is very small and can be explored easily by foot.
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