15 days in Alabama Itinerary

Birmingham may be one of America's most controversial cities.

Take a break from Birmingham with a short trip to Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, about 54 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, take an in-depth tour of Vulcan Park and Museum, make a trip to Alabama Veterans Memorial Park, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at McWane Science Center.

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Berlin, Germany to Birmingham is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Berlin to Birmingham. In June, daily temperatures in Birmingham can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can go by car to Huntsville.

The three historical districts of Huntsville are tucked amid the lush greenery of nearly 60 parks within the city limits.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Huntsville Botanical Garden, engage your brain at U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and then walk around Big Spring Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Harmony Park Safari, then immerse yourself in nature at Monte Sano State Park, and then let the kids burn off some steam at Kids Space.

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Getting from Birmingham to Huntsville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Huntsville are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Fort Payne.

Fort Payne is a city in and county seat of DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. On the 18th (Sun), stroll around Little River Canyon National Preserve and then admire the majestic nature at DeSoto State Park. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Guntersville, look for gifts at Unclaimed Baggage, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Desoto Falls.

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You can drive from Huntsville to Fort Payne in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive to Montgomery.

Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Montgomery County. On the 20th (Tue), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, contemplate the long history of First White House of the Confederacy, then contemplate the long history of Civil Rights Memorial Center, and finally don't miss a visit to Jackson Lake Island. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home, contemplate the long history of National Memorial for Peace and Justice, then explore the world behind art at Legacy Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind Hank Williams Statue.

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Traveling by car from Fort Payne to Montgomery takes 3 hours. Traveling from Fort Payne in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Montgomery, with lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can go by car to Orange Beach.

Orange Beach exists solely as a tourist beach town, with a permanent population of less than 6,000.

Step out of Orange Beach with an excursion to Fort Morgan Historic Site in Fort Morgan--about 44 minutes away. There's lots more to do: cast your line with a fishing tour, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, kick back and relax at Gulf State Park, and enjoy breathtaking views from Wharf Ferris Wheel.

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Traveling by car from Montgomery to Orange Beach takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to drive to Mobile.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): brush up on your military savvy at The Fort of Colonial Mobile, brush up on your military savvy at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Drive from Orange Beach to Mobile in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Mobile are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.