As the azaleas bloom and downtown Laurel comes to life, April offers a front-row seat to the small-town charm showcased on HGTV’s Home Town.
Laurel’s rise to national attention through HGTV’s Home Town introduced viewers to more than just home renovations. Strolling through Laurel, you’ll recognize that the spaces you’ve seen on TV are part of everyday life here. Preserved architecture, locally owned shops, and the welcoming spirit of the community all come together to create a place that feels just as special in person as it does on TV.
Step Into The Show
One of the best ways to experience Laurel is by stepping into the show itself.
Laurel Home Tours offers a guided look at more than 40 homes featured on the show, along with historic sites you won’t see on screen. The open-air cart tour lasts between 45 minutes to an hour, giving visitors a relaxed and immersive way to explore the town’s story.
Bolton Hometown Tours is another great option for touring Laurel. Visitors are taken around town by golf cart, stopping to take photos of city murals, pop in local shops, and explore favorites like Bird Dog Cafe, Southern Sisters, and Pearl’s Diner.
For those wanting an even deeper dive into the show, visitors can take the As Seen on TV Tour, which highlights recognizable filming locations and fan-favorite spots throughout Laurel.
A Milestone Year for Home Town
There’s even more reason to visit this year as 2026 marks 10 years of Home Town on air. New episodes continue to highlight Laurel’s charm, airing Sunday nights and streaming the next day, making it the perfect time to see the town as its story continues to unfold.
Adding to the excitement, HGTV recently announced a new spinoff, Hometown: Inn This Together, which continues Laurel’s story on a larger scale. The series will follow Ben and Erin Napier as they take on one of their most ambitious projects yet: transforming a historic downtown building into a boutique inn.
While the project was filmed prior to the fire at The Heirloom Hotel, the series still captures an incredibly important chapter for Laurel. With both the anniversary and new spinoff bringing more attention to Laurel, April is an especially special time to visit.
Discover Local Creativity
Beyond the welcoming storefronts and locations seen on-screen, Laurel’s creative spirit runs deep, and April is the perfect time to experience it.
A visit to Caron Gallery South offers the chance to explore work from some of Mississippi’s finest artists. Each piece is its own, yet distinctly rooted in the region, making the gallery experience one that feels meaningful.
April also brings a full calendar of creative opportunities at the Laurel Rogers Museum of Art, from walking tours to glassblowing workshops. Whether you’re just looking to browse or wanting to create something of your own, LRMA’s schedule offers plenty of fun ways to engage in Laurel’s art scene.
One standout creative experience is Bullfrog Pottery, a small studio known for handmade ceramic pieces and intimate class experiences. The studio invites visitors into the creative process and offers a more personal way to connect with the community.
Spending time in these spaces not only deepens your experience of Laurel, but also helps sustain the local artists that contribute to the town’s culture.Whether you’re a longtime Home Town fan, exploring the local arts, or planning a spring getaway, Laurel is ready to be explored on and off screen.
