8 Best Tourist Attraction Places To Visit In Alabama
Alabama, the Yellowhammer State, is an Awesome state to explore and has more than its fair share of delightful places to visit.
Alabama has a rich history and a mix of various cultural traditions. The state was colonized for thousands of years before Europeans reached the country. After that, it quickly became one of the largest cotton-producing states in the US.
With such a rich history, the state is truly beautiful especially along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico in Mobile Bay, where tourists will find state parks, nature reserves, and gorgeous sandy beaches. Several Alabama cities are home to some of the most important Civil Rights monuments, museums, and historic sites.
Most-visited Alabama Tourist Attractions
1. US Space & Rocket Center
The US Space & Rocket Center is located in Huntsville. It is the birthplace of America’s space program. Dr. Wernher von Braun adopted the city as the final place to refine and set up the Apollo rocket.
2. USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
The star attraction of the Memorial Park in Mobile is the 1942 USS Alabama Battleship docked along the waterfront. “The Mighty A, is the nicknamed of this battleship. It was decommissioned after the end of WWII. The park is also home to the submarine USS Drum. It is a submarine used during the Second World War, which can be toured as well.
3. Cheaha State Park
Nestled in the heart of Alabama’s Talladega National Forest, Cheaha State Park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. The park offers access to some of the state’s most popular hiking trails including the Pinhoti Trail (which joins the Appalachian Trail), Odum Scout Trail, and Chinnabee Silent Trail.
4. Gulf Shores
Imagine losing yourself along 32 miles of soft white-sand beaches lapped by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico; Gulf Shores offers all this and a whole lot more. The beaches are the main draw-card for an increasing number of vacationers. You will find plenty of other activities to keep the whole family happy.
5. Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is pretty popular with golf fans. The Trail is a collection of championship-level courses. It spread out over Alabama. The trail now involves more than 468 holes spread out over eleven sites and two of the courses now host the LPGA Tour.
6. Florence, Alabama
Florence sits in the Northwest corner of Alabama and has a small population of approximately 40,000 people. This small town is very famous in the outworld. Each year people flock to this town to enjoy themselves at the W.C Handy Music Festival.
7. National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
National Voting Rights Museum and Institute are located in Selma. It explores the struggle for voting rights for American citizens, namely women, and African-Americans. The museum is located at the site of the tragic 1965 “Bloody Sunday” attack on protesters who were marching from Selma to Montgomery.
8. Lake Martin
Lake Marin is a huge lake that spans 44,000 acres. It has over 750 miles of wooded shoreline. The lake is a reservoir that was formed when the Martin Dam was constructed. The area is hugely popular with people who want to camp, water ski, or go boating.
