Alabama Tourism and Travel Guide

This Alabama vacation guide has information on the mountains, the Gulf coast, fishing spots, historic sites, wildlife, parks and places of interest.

Alabama offers a huge spectrum of interesting things to do and see, from the Beaches to the mountains. The scenery is breathtaking all over the state.

In Alabama, fly a kite on a deserted beach or go rock climbing. Explore caves and caverns. Sit by a river or lake and fish all day or just enjoy the beauty of nature.

People visit Alabama around the holidays, summertime and all year for family vacations, business trips, spring break, romantic weekend getaways, short breaks, extended stays and more.  If you are searching for wedding destinations, consider the Alabama Gulf Coast. It would make a romantic honeymoon destination. 

Browse through our list of hotels and accommodations to find the best hotel prices and deals. Whether you are planning a short romantic getaway or an extended family vacation to the Alabama, you will find cheap motels, discount hotels and lodging accommodations to suit most any budget. Book hotels throughout the USA and the world. Read information on tourist attractions are listed together with hotel information.

Alabama is rich in history and there are plenty of historic landmarks throughout the state to visit. Tour Civil War battlefields and museums. Visit a plantation home, an ante-bellum mansion or discover how the Native American Indians lived over a 1000 years ago at Moundville Archaeological Park.

The state offers lots of things to see and do. Visit a museum or art gallery. Fish. Hunt. Hike. Bike. Golf. Go canoeing, boating, kayaking in one of the many lakes, rivers and streams. Play in the ocean. Surf. Sun. Swim. Visit the US Space and Rocket Center at NASA in Huntsville. See a NASCAR race in Talladega.

Alabama state parks and national forests offer lots of outdoor recreation opportunities. You can swim, camp, fish, boat, canoe. See wildlife. Bird Watch. Hike. Bike. Some parks have tables and grills in picnic areas. Play tennis or golf. Enjoy nature. State Parks are located throughout Alabama, in the mountains, along the Gulf coast.

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