34 days in Jacksonville & Alabama Itinerary

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Jacksonville
— 7 nights
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Huntsville
— 4 nights
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Gadsden
— 3 nights
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Birmingham
— 5 nights
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Montgomery
— 5 nights
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Mobile
— 4 nights
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Orange Beach
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Jacksonville — 7 nights

The River City

Kids will enjoy Dolphin & Whale Watching and St. Augustine Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Fernandina Beach (Island Art Association, Fort Clinch State Park, &more), Daytona Beach (Beach at Daytona Beach & Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory) and Ormond Beach (in Ormond Beach). Next up on the itinerary: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, identify plant and animal life at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, make a trip to St. George Street, and browse the exhibits of St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc..

For other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Jacksonville itinerary maker site.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Jacksonville. May in Jacksonville sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 62°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can fly to Huntsville.
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Huntsville — 4 nights

Rocket City

Kids will appreciate attractions like U.S. Space and Rocket Center and Monte Sano State Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Guntersville (John Maner's Pro Fishing Guide Service & Art on the Lake). And it doesn't end there: let little ones run wild at Kids Space, walk around Big Spring Park, identify plant and animal life at Harmony Park Safari, and admire the natural beauty at Huntsville Botanical Garden.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Huntsville tour itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Jacksonville to Huntsville in 5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in June, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Gadsden.
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Gadsden — 3 nights

Bring the kids along to Noccalula Falls Park & Campground and Coosa Landing Recreational Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gadsden: Chief Ladiga Trail (in Piedmont) and Fort Payne (Little River Canyon Center, Little River Canyon National Preserve, &more).

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Gadsden online travel route planner.

Getting from Huntsville to Gadsden by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in June, and nighttime lows around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Birmingham.
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Birmingham — 5 nights

Magic City

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like McWane Science Center and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Birmingham: FarmLinks Golf Course (in Sylacauga) and Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington (in Columbiana). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, get great views at Vulcan Park and Museum, make a trip to Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Rotary Trail.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Birmingham route planner.

Traveling by car from Gadsden to Birmingham takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In June, daytime highs in Birmingham are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to drive to Montgomery.
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Montgomery — 5 nights

Attractions like National Memorial for Peace and Justice and John Henderson Family Park make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Montgomery: Wind Creek State Park (in Alexander City), Dadeville (Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail & Lake Martin Recreation Area) and McClelland's Critters Zoo (in Banks).

To see more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Montgomery trip planner.

You can drive from Birmingham to Montgomery in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June in Montgomery, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can drive to Mobile.
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Mobile — 4 nights

Bring the kids along to USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park and Fort Gaines. Explore Mobile's surroundings by going to Dauphin Island (Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab & Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary) and Confederate Rest Cemetery (in Point Clear).

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Mobile tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Montgomery to Mobile takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or fly. In June, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to Orange Beach.
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Orange Beach — 5 nights

Attractions like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Orange Beach Waterfront Park make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with a short trip to Alligator Alley in Summerdale (about 36 minutes away). There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront activity at The Wharf, stroll through Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and enjoy the sand and surf at Gulf State Park.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Orange Beach trip planner.

Traveling by car from Mobile to Orange Beach takes 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Alabama travel guide

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Dolphin & Whale Watching · Military Museums · Historic Sites
Heart of Dixie
Known as a focal point of the civil rights struggle in the 1960s, Alabama features diverse landscapes that include tall mountains, rolling hills, and gentle plains. Though still largely undiscovered by foreign visitors, Alabama offers tourists a chance to discover the distinct culture of the Deep South. In addition to well-preserved examples of antebellum architecture, this area also boasts an outstanding local cuisine, famous for traditional barbecue recipes passed down from generation to generation. Looking for outdoorsy things to do? Nature lovers on holiday can explore the state's beaches, rugged canyons, and lush river valleys.
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