12 x Places to Visit in Alabama
Last Updated On June 21, 2023
Alabama is known by several names, including the Yellowhammer State, Cotton State, and the Heart of Dixie. Even though Spanish explorers went through the state in 1540, the French established the area, establishing Mobile in 1702. Alabama is a great area to do water sports because it is on the Gulf of Mexico. The 22nd state has thriving art, culture, and entertainment scene.
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However, because the state is prone to hurricanes, you should check the forecast before going. Aside from hurricanes, Alabama is an excellent site to kayak a wild river or learn more about our country's space program. It's no surprise that this southern state is popular with tourists. Here is a list of the best places to visit in Alabama.
1. Birmingham
Birmingham welcomes you to explore the warm heart of the South. This sophisticated and cosmopolitan city has something for everyone, and you'll need to arrange your time wisely to see it all. Perhaps you could begin by studying the city's role in the Civil Rights Movement; numerous tours are offered.
2. Botanical Gardens, Huntsville
The Huntsville Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful sites to visit in Alabama and one of its most popular attractions, with around 308,000 visitors each year. It's open all year, no matter the season, making it a terrific, dependable alternative.
3. Little River Canyon National Preserve
4. Lake Guntersville
Alabama's largest lake is well-known for both bass fishing and bald eagle viewing, and because of the state's conservation efforts, bald eagle sightings have increased, with eagles flying through the skies and perched in the trees along the shore. The adjacent Lake Guntersville State Park is perfect for a weekend or extended visit, with amenities ranging from lakeside campers and cottages to a resort-style lodge on Taylor Mountain's peak and chalets among the ridge tops.
5. Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island is a barrier island located directly across the ocean from Alabama Port, surrounded by the gorgeous turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This quiet refuge, accessible from the mainland by a three-mile bridge, features white sand beaches, walking trails, and good bird-watching.
6. Florence, Alabama
7. Noccalula Falls Park
8. Gulf Shores
This renowned tourist site recovered from the 2010 BP oil spill and is now restored to its pristine state, with magnificent white sands and crystal clear waters. Visitors to the beach can expect a variety of activities, including water sports such as boating, sailing, and fishing. There are also other attractions, such as the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Waterville USA, and two beautiful golf courses.
9. Perdido Bay
10. Cheaha State Park
Cheaha State Park is Alabama's oldest state park, created in 1933, and includes over 2,800 acres of land in Northern Clay and Cleburne counties. It's one of the best places for park activities like sightseeing, hiking, camping, and water sports.
You can visit the Cheaha State Park's modernly equipped campsites or the Cheaha Lodge, which has a swimming pool and 30 hotel rooms. If you don't plan on staying long, visit bodies of water for fishing, swimming, or boat launches.