Alabama is home to a variety of places that attract visitors from within the state and beyond. Interestingly, several state residents have yet to visit many of these places. Listed below are eight places in Alabama that’ll certainly bring out your inner tourist once you do decide to visit them.
- Montgomery
flickr/David Brossard It’s surprising the number of Alabama residents who have never visited Montgomery, the state’s capital city. Whether you’re a state resident or an out of towner, you can’t help but feel like a tourist because of the city’s richness in history. For more information, click here. Montgomery, AL, USA
- U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Huntsville
wikipedia/Ke4roh The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is often referred to as “Earth’s largest space museum.” It features more than 1,500 space artifacts and welcomes more than half a million visitors each year from around the world. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is also home to the one and only Space Camp. For more information, click here. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
- Town of Mentone
flickr/J. Stephen Conn Mentone, which is situated atop of Lookout Mountain, is a tiny mountain town with less than 500 residents. Over the years, it’s attracted people from all across the state and beyond because of its undeniable charm. For more information, click here. Mentone, AL, USA
- Little River Canyon National Preserve - Fort Payne
facebook/Little River Canyon National Preserve Little River Canyon National Preserve is one of Alabama’s best outdoor attractions. Even state residents feel like tourists while exploring this scenic preserve because it offers such a variety of things to see and do, including hiking, camping, fishing, and more. For more information, click here. Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
- Mobile Carnival Museum - Mobile
google/Frank Modarelli Surprisingly, the first Mardi Gras of the New World was celebrated in Mobile and not New Orleans. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the history of Mardi Gras, a visit to the Mobile Carnival Museum is an absolute must. You’ll learn all about how it got its start, and you’ll also get to view a variety of extravagant displays, including floats, costumes, and more. For more information, click here. Mobile Carnival Museum, 355 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA
- Cheaha State Park - Delta
google/Cason Branan Cheaha State Park was established in 1933, making it Alabama’s oldest continuously operated state park. Covering nearly 3,000 acres and located atop of Cheaha Mountain, it’s also the state’s highest natural point. State residents and visitors enjoy exploring this beautiful state park year-round for its activities and incredible views. For more information, click here. Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USA
- Fort Morgan Historic Site - Gulf Shores
wikimedia commons/Edibobb Alabama’s Fort Morgan Historic Site is a masonry star fort that’s located at the mouth of Mobile Bay. Built from 1819-1834, this historic fort played a major role in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Interestingly, many people also believe it’s haunted. For more information, click here. Fort Morgan State Historic Site, 110 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
- Dauphin Island
wikipedia/Jeffrey Reed Dauphin Island, which is known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” is one of the state’s best getaway destinations. This coastal town is also situated on Alabama’s southernmost point and is home to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Fort Gaines. For more information, click here. Dauphin Island, AL, USA
What other places in Alabama would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below.
flickr/David Brossard
It’s surprising the number of Alabama residents who have never visited Montgomery, the state’s capital city. Whether you’re a state resident or an out of towner, you can’t help but feel like a tourist because of the city’s richness in history. For more information, click here.
Montgomery, AL, USA
wikipedia/Ke4roh
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is often referred to as “Earth’s largest space museum.” It features more than 1,500 space artifacts and welcomes more than half a million visitors each year from around the world. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is also home to the one and only Space Camp. For more information, click here.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
flickr/J. Stephen Conn
Mentone, which is situated atop of Lookout Mountain, is a tiny mountain town with less than 500 residents. Over the years, it’s attracted people from all across the state and beyond because of its undeniable charm. For more information, click here.
Mentone, AL, USA
facebook/Little River Canyon National Preserve
Little River Canyon National Preserve is one of Alabama’s best outdoor attractions. Even state residents feel like tourists while exploring this scenic preserve because it offers such a variety of things to see and do, including hiking, camping, fishing, and more. For more information, click here.
Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
google/Frank Modarelli
Surprisingly, the first Mardi Gras of the New World was celebrated in Mobile and not New Orleans. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the history of Mardi Gras, a visit to the Mobile Carnival Museum is an absolute must. You’ll learn all about how it got its start, and you’ll also get to view a variety of extravagant displays, including floats, costumes, and more. For more information, click here.
Mobile Carnival Museum, 355 Government St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA
google/Cason Branan
Cheaha State Park was established in 1933, making it Alabama’s oldest continuously operated state park. Covering nearly 3,000 acres and located atop of Cheaha Mountain, it’s also the state’s highest natural point. State residents and visitors enjoy exploring this beautiful state park year-round for its activities and incredible views. For more information, click here.
Cheaha State Park, 19644 AL-281, Delta, AL 36258, USA
wikimedia commons/Edibobb
Alabama’s Fort Morgan Historic Site is a masonry star fort that’s located at the mouth of Mobile Bay. Built from 1819-1834, this historic fort played a major role in the Battle of Mobile Bay. Interestingly, many people also believe it’s haunted. For more information, click here.
Fort Morgan State Historic Site, 110 AL-180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
wikipedia/Jeffrey Reed
Dauphin Island, which is known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” is one of the state’s best getaway destinations. This coastal town is also situated on Alabama’s southernmost point and is home to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary and Fort Gaines. For more information, click here.
Dauphin Island, AL, USA
For more information about the town of Mentone, be sure to take a look at the following article: There’s A Little Town Hidden In The Alabama Mountains And It’s The Perfect Place To Relax.
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