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Alabama

4.4
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. Make the most of your holiday in Alabama by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our United States trip builder tool.
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    Places to visit in Alabama

    Orange BeachTrip planner BEST FOR: Dolphin / Whale Watching, Fishing Charter / Tour, Parasailing / Paragliding BirminghamTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Lookout, History Museum Gulf ShoresTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Zoo, Pier / Boardwalk HuntsvilleTrip planner BEST FOR: Science Museum, Garden, Wildlife Area MontgomeryTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Site, History Museum, Monument

    Regions of Alabama

    Alabama's Gulf CoastTrip planner North AlabamaTrip planner Birmingham & TuscaloosaTrip planner Huntsville & DecaturTrip planner Alabama's ShoalsTrip planner Lookout Mountain & Little River CanyonTrip planner Mount Cheaha & TalladegaTrip planner Montgomery & SelmaTrip planner Lake Guntersville & The Jackson County MountainsTrip planner

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    Popular things to do in Alabama

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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    Orange Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Parasailing / Paragliding
    Parasailing & Paragliding
    Orange Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Dolphin & Whale Watching
    Orange Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Wharf ©
    Marina
    The Wharf
    Orange Beach
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Alabama

    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    Zoo
    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
    Gulf Shores
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Speed Boats Tour
    Speed Boats Tours
    Orange Beach
    3.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    U.S. Space and Rocket Center ©
    Science Museum
    U.S. Space and Rocket Center
    Huntsville
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Waterskiing / Jetskiiing
    Waterskiing & Jetskiing
    Orange Beach
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Alabama

    Battleship USS ALABAMA ©
    Military Museum
    Battleship USS ALABAMA
    Mobile
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Birmingham Civil Rights Institute ©
    History Museum
    Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
    Birmingham
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
    Birmingham
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Legacy Museum
    Art Museum
    Legacy Museum
    Montgomery
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Alabama

    Red Clay Tours
    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Red Clay Tours
    Birmingham
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Muscle Shoals Sound Studio ©
    Specialty Museum
    Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
    Sheffield
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Helen Keller Birthplace ©
    History Museum
    Helen Keller Birthplace
    Tuscumbia
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Ivy Green
    Historic Site
    Ivy Green
    Tuscumbia
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Nature in Alabama

    Monte Sano State Park ©
    State Park
    Monte Sano State Park
    Huntsville
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    DeSoto State Park ©
    State Park
    DeSoto State Park
    Fort Payne
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Little River Canyon National Preserve ©
    Canyon
    Little River Canyon National Preserve
    Fort Payne
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Noccalula Falls Park & Campground ©
    Waterfall
    Noccalula Falls Park & Campground
    Gadsden
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Alabama

    Huntsville Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Huntsville Botanical Garden
    Huntsville
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Big Spring Park ©
    Park
    Big Spring Park
    Huntsville
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Birmingham Botanical Gardens ©
    Garden
    Birmingham Botanical Gardens
    Birmingham
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Peach Park ©
    Park
    Peach Park
    Clanton
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

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