Places to Go in Alabama
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Beautiful beaches here. Lush, forest-covered mountains there. Every part of Alabama has something different to offer—and a lot more than just landscape. Cities like Gulf Shores are prime beach destinations in Alabama. If you want to visit a city with everything from a rich civil rights history to world-famous cuisine, put Birmingham on your list. No matter what you’re in the mood for or where your interests lie, heading to the best places to go in Alabama can fulfill your every passion. Mobile Bay offers an uplifting setting for your next Gulf Coast experience, and the Appalachian foothills in the lush Talladega National Forest will inspire you. If you’re looking to finally catch that record-breaking largemouth bass, head to Lake Guntersville, the largest lake in Alabama. Are you just searching for somewhere to enjoy a quiet picnic? Head to the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk trail in Tuscaloosa. It follows the Black Warrior River for 4.5 miles right through the city and is full of picture-perfect picnicking places! Explore the state by area below. You’ll find that no matter where you go, you’ll never run out of great things to do.
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A Tour of Gee’s Bend
Known for their bold, improvisational designs and use of recycled fabrics, for generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have been creating patchwork quilts that expand the expressive boundaries of the quilt genre and the realm of Black visual culture.
Check out this Alabama Road TripAlabama's Historic State Capitals Tour
Alabama has had five state capitals, including St. Stephens, Huntsville, Cahawba, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery. Take a tour throughout the state discovering the history behind these important cities.
Check out this Alabama Road TripAlabama Beer Trail - Flight 1
Alabama’s burgeoning craft beer scene practically begs you to make a pilgrimage to some of the 29 breweries and brew pubs in the state.
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Find Your Alabama Sweet Spot
Find the sweetest Alabama vacation spot perfectly suited just for you. Customize your next Alabama vacation by the type of experience you are looking for, then filter by the region of Alabama you want to visit. Don't know what your Alabama destination should be? Let our interactive location map be your guide. Now, where is your next Alabama Sweet Spot?