Things to do in Alabama

Activities, attractions and tours

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Mobile showing heritage architecture and a garden
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Gulf State Park which includes a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
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What to do in Alabama

Popular places to visit

Gulf Shores Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach

Gulf Shores Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Gulf Shores Beach, a popular beach in Gulf Shores. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this relaxing area.

Gulf Shores Beach
University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Alabama at Birmingham as part of your travels around Birmingham. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tuscaloosa featuring flowers, a castle and heritage architecture

University of Alabama

Stroll along tree-lined pathways and visit historic buildings, museums, galleries and sports arenas while experiencing life at one of Alabama’s oldest universities.

University of Alabama
Gulf State Park which includes modern architecture

Gulf State Park

Stretch out on long white-sand beaches at this oceanfront state park. Drive up your heart rate with extreme activities, such as zip lining and parasailing.

Gulf State Park
The Park at OWA featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views

The Park at OWA

Bring the family to The Park at OWA and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Foley. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

The Park at OWA
The Wharf

The Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to The Wharf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

The Wharf
Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan

Learn about the local history of Fort Morgan with a stop at Fort Morgan. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Fort Morgan
Historic building and campus at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama; Shutterstock ID 215267143

Auburn University

Explore the campus of Auburn University, during your trip to Auburn. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Auburn University
To the right of the Walk of Champions while approaching the visitor center and front entrance of Bryant-Denny Stadium, the storied coaches quietly remind us that success is not a matter of luck, but rather the culmination of years of dedication and determination.

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Catch an event at Bryant-Denny Stadium during your trip to Tuscaloosa. You can attend a football game while in the area.

Bryant-Denny Stadium

Areas of Alabama

On a small walk way, at Alabama state beach park. Located in gulf shores, Alabama. Great location to get away from the crowds and catch some massive waves. #localsecrets

Orange Beach East

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
Turtle warning.

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
Aerial View of Vulcan Statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, AL

Downtown Birmingham

Downtown Birmingham is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to McWane Science Center and Regions Field while you're in town.

Downtown Birmingham
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Homewood

Travelers come to Homewood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Park while you're in town.

Homewood
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline.

Mobile Central Business District

If you're spending some time in Mobile Central Business District, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saenger Theatre Mobile are top sights worth seeing.

Mobile Central Business District
The beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama

Surf Side Shores

While Surf Side Shores isn't home to many top sights, Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Surf Side Shores
Interstate in Mobile and Alabama swamp landscape in summer

Abbeville

Early Morning Fog at Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park, Florida

Bonifay

The historic Kymulga Bridge and Grist Mill

Childersburg

Fence and trees are a part of this plantation

Thomasville

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