10 TOP Things to Do in Southern Alabama (2026 Activity Guide)

Nature at it's very finest!
All my life I said that I would live in the woods, far from a town or neighbors. I have a house on 30 acres of land, seven miles from a two red light town. My neighbors are few. I know them well, but we rarely interrupt the solitude of each other. I'm living my dream! God loves me. I shot this photo last spring, it's what I see no matter what direction I look to every morning of my life! #MyBackyard #trees #forest #woods #blue #sky #landscape #nature #foliage #colors #pines #oaks #sweetgums #maples #sunlight #natural #country #outdoors #Alabama #America

Visitor's to West Alabama, should definitely take some backroads just for fun!
I've been passing by this thing for years, telling myself that I needed to get a shot. I finally stopped last month, but I didn't like any of my shots, so yesterday I took a few more. It's a John Deere, but I don't know the model or the year. Do you?
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What to do in Southern Alabama

Popular places to visit

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.

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 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.

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.

Downtown Mobile, Alabama riverside skyline at sunset

Mobile Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Mobile with a trip to Mobile Cruise Terminal. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of South Alabama

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of South Alabama, during your trip to Mobile. Experience the area's live music or attend a sporting event.

USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Board a legendary World War II vessel and inspect authentic fighter planes in a park dedicated to military craft of every shape and size.

Aerial view of beach houses at Fort Morgan, Alabama

Fort Morgan Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fort Morgan Beach during your trip to Fort Morgan?

Maxwell Air Force Base

Maxwell Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in Montgomery, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the live music in this family-friendly area.

Areas of Southern Alabama

Gulf Highlands

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

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.

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.

Morgantown

While Morgantown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

Nature trails in Orange Beach Alabama Gulf State Park

Cabana Beach

When in Cabana Beach, you can plan a visit to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.