Visit Alabama | Outdoor Adventures, Music & History in the Southern USA

Deep roots, endless discoveries

Every turn tells a story in Alabama, from the roads marched by Civil Rights leaders to rockets that reached the stars. Explore a state where the past inspires the future and where pleasant finds unfold through music, food, natural landscapes and legacy.

Colorful big cities

Explore Birmingham’s food scene, Montgomery’s history and Mobile’s Mardi Gras roots.

Can’t-miss culture

Visit the Civil Rights Trail, Muscle Shoals studios and Native American heritage sites.

Coast to canopy

Hike Cheaha Mountain, relax on Gulf beaches or paddle Alabama’s scenic rivers.

Cities

Birmingham

Muscle Shoals Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Credit: Art Meripol

Florence & Muscle Shoals

Aerial view of Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Huntsville

Mobile

Montgomery

Alabama Sweet Spots

Awe-Inspiring Attractions

See rockets, shuttles and moon gear at this one-of-a-kind Huntsville space destination.
See the world’s largest motorcycle collection at this high-octane museum near Birmingham.
Catch live shows in one of Birmingham’s oldest venues with vaudeville-era roots.

Must-Do Experiences

Enjoy citywide parades and colorful traditions in the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the USA.
Tour this legendary space where world-famous hits were recorded and music history was made.
Paddle through rushing waters for heart-pumping fun in the heart of Montgomery.

Park Adventures

Plan a day of hiking, sightseeing and fresh mountain air at one of Alabama’s top parks.
Hike, bike, paddle and unwind by the water in this sprawling coastal nature haven.
Marvel at Fort Payne’s mountaintop canyon dotted with waterfalls and lush flora, plus adjacent DeSoto State Park and Congo Nature Preserve.

Sites of Legacy and Change

Learn how Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders charted a new direction for human rights in this four-block district.
Learn about a remarkable Mobile community founded by the descendants of enslaved Africans.
Walk in the footsteps of Civil Rights pioneers like Rosa Parks, and trace the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March at important sites in both cities.