21 days in Alabama Itinerary

Explore Mobile's surroundings by going to Dauphin Island (Fort Gaines & Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab) and Fairhope (Fairhope Municipal Pier & Fairhope Avenue).

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Mobile attractions planner.

Groningen, The Netherlands to Mobile is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Groningen to Mobile due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Groningen in July: high temperatures in Mobile hover around 38°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Orange Beach.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Orange Beach: Alligator Alley (in Summerdale) and Fort Morgan Historic Site (in Fort Morgan). There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, make a trip to Wharf Ferris Wheel, and stop by Pepper Palace.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Orange Beach route builder.

Traveling by car from Mobile to Orange Beach takes 1.5 hours. July in Orange Beach sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Montgomery.

Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Montgomery County. Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, then steep yourself in history at Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home, and then explore the galleries of Alabama State Capitol. On the 26th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Legacy Museum, then contemplate the long history of National Memorial for Peace and Justice, then steep yourself in history at Civil Rights Memorial Center, and finally make a trip to Jackson Lake Island.

To find other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Montgomery trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Orange Beach to Montgomery takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Birmingham.

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

Explore Birmingham's surroundings by going to Paul W. Bryant Museum (in Tuscaloosa) and Noccalula Falls Park & Campground (in Gadsden). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, get to know the resident critters at Birmingham Zoo, explore the galleries of Vulcan Park and Museum, and get to know the fascinating history of Civil Rights District.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Birmingham trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Montgomery to Birmingham takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Birmingham are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Fort Payne.

Fort Payne is a city in and county seat of DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. Start off your visit on the 31st (Mon): look for gifts at Unclaimed Baggage and then take in the dramatic scenery at High Falls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sallie Howard Memorial Baptist Church, take in the awesome beauty at Desoto Falls, then admire the sheer force of Marthas Falls, and finally explore the striking landscape of Little River Canyon National Preserve.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Fort Payne trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Birmingham to Fort Payne takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Birmingham in July, Fort Payne is a bit cooler at night with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can drive to Huntsville.

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

Explore Huntsville's surroundings by going to Alabama Music Hall of Fame (in Tuscumbia), Cathedral Caverns State Park (in Woodville) and John Maner's Pro Fishing Guide Service (in Guntersville). Next up on the itinerary: learn about all things military at U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum, walk around Big Spring Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Huntsville Botanical Garden, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Huntsville road trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Fort Payne to Huntsville takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in August, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel back home.