Alabama is filled with many towns that offer a variety of wonderful places to visit. These places include outdoor attractions, museums, and so much more. Listed below are seven of Alabama’s most unforgettable towns, and you’ll want to make plans to visit them soon.
- Fort Payne
flickr/Evangelio Gonzalez Fort Payne is located atop of Lookout Mountain and is the county seat of DeKalb County, Alabama. It’s a must-visit for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Even though Fort Payne offers many things to see and do, its main attraction is Little River Canyon Natural Preserve, which offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and more. Fort Payne, AL, USALittle River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
- Phil Campbell
facebook/Dismals Canyon Phil Campbell is a small town that’s located off the beaten path in Franklin County, Alabama. One of its best-known attractions is Dismals Canyon, which is one of the only places in the world where dismalites live. To experience some of North Alabama’s most beautiful natural scenery, you’ll certainly want to visit Phil Campbell and explore this incredible canyon. Phil Campbell, AL 35581, USADismals Canyon, 901 County Rd 8, Phil Campbell, AL 35581, USA
- Monroeville
wikimedia commons/Wmr36104 Monroeville is the county seat of Monroe County, Alabama. Because of its association with Harper Lee, Truman Capote, and other writers and authors, this charming town is known as the “Literary Capital of Alabama.” It’s home to the Old Monroe County Courthouse, which was the inspiration for the courtroom scenes in Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Many literary fans from around the world visit this historic courthouse each year. Monroeville, AL 36460, USAOld Courthouse Museum, 31 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460, USA
- Gadsden
flickr/Lisa Nail Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County, Alabama as is situated on the Coosa River. It’s the perfect town for a day trip and offers a variety of places to visit. One of these is Noccalula Falls Park. This scenic park covers 250 acres and is home to Noccalula Falls, which happens to be one of Alabama’s most visited natural attractions. Gadsden, AL, USANoccalula Falls Park & Campground, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL 35904, USA
- Delta
alltrails/Milissa Jackson Delta is a tiny town in Clay County, Alabama. Its primary attraction is Cheaha State Park, which is Alabama’s highest natural point. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the Yellowhammer State’s most incredible views, you’ll certainly want to make plans to visit this beautiful state park. Delta, AL 36258, USACheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USA
- Florence
google/Steve Patterson Florence, which is the county seat of Lauderdale County, is often referred to as one of the “South’s Best Small Towns.” It offers a variety of attractions, including its famous Rosenbaum House. Built by Frank Lloyd Wright, this is one of the state’s best pieces of residential architecture. It’s also the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in the Southeast that offers tours. Florence, AL, USAFrank Lloyd Wright - Rosenbaum House Museum, 601 Riverview Dr, Florence, AL 35630, USA
- Dauphin Island
flickr/faungg’s photos Dauphin Island is a small coastal town in Mobile County, Alabama. In addition to it being situated on the southernmost point of the Yellowhammer State, it’s also a great place to watch sunsets. In fact, it’s actually known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama.” For anyone looking for a relaxing vacation getaway on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, a trip to Dauphin Island is a must. Dauphin Island, AL, USA
Have you ever visited any of these unforgettable towns in Alabama? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
flickr/Evangelio Gonzalez
Fort Payne is located atop of Lookout Mountain and is the county seat of DeKalb County, Alabama. It’s a must-visit for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Even though Fort Payne offers many things to see and do, its main attraction is Little River Canyon Natural Preserve, which offers a variety of recreational activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and more.
Fort Payne, AL, USALittle River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
facebook/Dismals Canyon
Phil Campbell is a small town that’s located off the beaten path in Franklin County, Alabama. One of its best-known attractions is Dismals Canyon, which is one of the only places in the world where dismalites live. To experience some of North Alabama’s most beautiful natural scenery, you’ll certainly want to visit Phil Campbell and explore this incredible canyon.
Phil Campbell, AL 35581, USADismals Canyon, 901 County Rd 8, Phil Campbell, AL 35581, USA
wikimedia commons/Wmr36104
Monroeville is the county seat of Monroe County, Alabama. Because of its association with Harper Lee, Truman Capote, and other writers and authors, this charming town is known as the “Literary Capital of Alabama.” It’s home to the Old Monroe County Courthouse, which was the inspiration for the courtroom scenes in Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Many literary fans from around the world visit this historic courthouse each year.
Monroeville, AL 36460, USAOld Courthouse Museum, 31 N Alabama Ave, Monroeville, AL 36460, USA
flickr/Lisa Nail
Gadsden is the county seat of Etowah County, Alabama as is situated on the Coosa River. It’s the perfect town for a day trip and offers a variety of places to visit. One of these is Noccalula Falls Park. This scenic park covers 250 acres and is home to Noccalula Falls, which happens to be one of Alabama’s most visited natural attractions.
Gadsden, AL, USANoccalula Falls Park & Campground, 1500 Noccalula Rd, Gadsden, AL 35904, USA
alltrails/Milissa Jackson
Delta is a tiny town in Clay County, Alabama. Its primary attraction is Cheaha State Park, which is Alabama’s highest natural point. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the Yellowhammer State’s most incredible views, you’ll certainly want to make plans to visit this beautiful state park.
Delta, AL 36258, USACheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USA
google/Steve Patterson
Florence, which is the county seat of Lauderdale County, is often referred to as one of the “South’s Best Small Towns.” It offers a variety of attractions, including its famous Rosenbaum House. Built by Frank Lloyd Wright, this is one of the state’s best pieces of residential architecture. It’s also the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in the Southeast that offers tours.
Florence, AL, USAFrank Lloyd Wright - Rosenbaum House Museum, 601 Riverview Dr, Florence, AL 35630, USA
flickr/faungg’s photos
Dauphin Island is a small coastal town in Mobile County, Alabama. In addition to it being situated on the southernmost point of the Yellowhammer State, it’s also a great place to watch sunsets. In fact, it’s actually known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama.” For anyone looking for a relaxing vacation getaway on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, a trip to Dauphin Island is a must.
Dauphin Island, AL, USA
For more information about Monroeville, be sure to take a look at the following article: One Of The Most Unique Towns In America, Monroeville Is Perfect For A Day Trip In Alabama.
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