Discover Alabama
Travel 2 Alabama
Alabama's diverse landscape serves to
illustrate the variety of adventures awaiting you in Alabama Wonder Full. From the
picturesque mountains of North Alabama to the sugar–white beaches of the Gulf Coast,
you'll find something special to pique your interest.
With majestic mountains, clear blue
streams and abundant natural wildlife, Alabama is also the perfect place to enjoy the
outdoors. The Alabama Bass Trail is a must for any avid angler. In addition, Alabama is
one of the premier states in the nation for hunting white-tailed deer and Eastern wild
turkey. Our state's generous hunting seasons and bag limits are the envy of other states.
Alabama has warmth and sunshine for the
greater part of the year. Spring arrives early, with the weather warming to the 60s
Fahrenheit daily by March. Summer days average in the low 80s, with periods of 90 and
above. Sweaters or jackets will usually keep off the chill through November. Prolonged
spells of severely cold weather are not frequent during the winter. Snow is a rarity
except in higher altitudes of north Alabama. Average seasonal temperatures for the state's
major cities follow.
Golf vacations to this state have been
rated among the best in the country and even among the best in the world by Golf Digest.
The famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the backbone of golf tourism in Alabama and it
welcomes two new sites to its stellar lineup in 2004.
Perhaps our white sand beaches and
sparkling emerald water are just the setting you need for that perfect vacation with
friends and family.
Alabama can also take you back in
time, back when Montgomery was the first capital of the Confederacy. The National Trust
Civil War Trail links battlefields, landmarks, and museums throughout the state.
Interpretive walking and driving tours in Decatur and other locations help bring history
to life. More recent history is also recognized throughout the state in landmarks and
museums recognizing progress and momentous occasions of the Civil Rights movement.
Tourism information
Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 126
P.O. Box 4927
Montgomery, AL 36103-4927
USA
Tel Number: 334-242-4169
Email address: info@tourism.state.al.us
http://www.visitalabama.org
Museums
Alabama Museums Association
Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 870340,
Tuscaloosa
AL 35487
Tel: (205) 371-2234
Fax: (760) 875-9368
E-mail: almuseum@bama.ua.edu or jhamilto@rosie.aalan.ua.edu
http://www.alabamamuseums.org/
Museums in Alabama
Anniston
Anniston Anniston Museum of Natural
History
Berman Museum of World History
Talladega
Warren Museum, Alabama Institute for Deaf
& Blind
Gadsden/Guntersville
Gadsden Center For Cultural Arts
Gadsden Museum of Art
Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center
Scottsboro
Scottsboro - Jackson Heritage Center
Florence
Florence Museum System
Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Children's Museum of the Shoals
Pond Spring (Wheeler Plantation)
Athens
Alabama Veteran's Museum & Archives
Huntsville/Decatur
Huntsville Art Galleries at UAH
Burritt on the Mountain
Huntsville Museum of Art
North Alabama Railroad Museum
Sci-Quest
State Black Archives Research Center and Museum
Veteran’s Memorial Museum
Old State Bank
Cullman
Cullman County Museum
Tuscaloosa
Alabama Museum of Natural History
Aliceville Museum
American Village
Bell South Gallery
Children's Hands-On Museum
Kentuck Museum and Art Center
Mercedes-Benz Visitor's Center
Moundville Archaeological Park
Paul "Bear" Bryant Museum
Dora
Alabama Mining Museum
Clanton
Water Course
Birmingham/Shelby County
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Birmingham Historical Society
Birmingham Museum of Art
Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Southern Museum of Flight
Pelham/Calera
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Smith-Harrison Museum
Auburn/Opelika
Mann Museum & Outdoors
Dempsey Community Arts Center
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art
Museum of East Alabama
Dothan
Wiregrass Museum of Art
Montgomery
Air Force Enlisted Heritage Hall
Alabama Artist’s Gallery
Alabama Department of Archives & History
Alabama Historical Commission, Montgomery
Alabama Judicial Department Museum
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Elmore County Museum
Fort Jackson / Ft. Toulouse
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The MOOseum
Rosa Parks Library and Museum
Old Alabama Town
Troy
Pioneer Museum of Alabama
Tuskegee
George Washington Carver Museum
Chatom
Washington County Museum
Selma
Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
Grove Hill
Clarke County Historical Museum
Dauphin Island/Fort Morgan
Dauphin Island Estuarium
Fort Gaines Historic Site
Fort Morgan
Mobile/Daphne/Fairhope
American Sports Art Museum
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Bragg Mitchell Mansion
Conde-Charlotte Museum House
Eastern Shore Art Center
Mobile Museum of Art
Mobile Botanical Garden
Old Methodist Church Museum of Daphne
Elberta
Baldwin County Heritage Museum
Monroeville
Monroe County Heritage Museums
Alabama Gulf coast
Need a break from the city lights,
mega-malls and suburban sprawl? Get in touch with your wild side on Alabama's Gulf Coast,
where schedules take a back seat to sunsets, to-do-lists aren't nearly as important as
tide charts and each change of season brings something awe-inspiring.
Fall brings a migration of monarch butterflies and a burst of vibrantly hued wildflowers.
Winter sunsets paint the sky with strokes of oranges, pinks and blues. Not far behind, the
moon reflects the luminous glow. Spring comes early, awash in azaleas and the heady sweet
fragrance of magnolias and gardenias straight out of your best dreams of the Deep South.
And of course, summer brings a flush of fiery tropical blooms, endless blue skies and your
own special place in the sun.
All these seasons of splendor provide a
myriad of opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure: Sailing, kayaking, biking,
hiking, shelling, swimming or simply watching.
A must for hikers is the 6,500-acre Bon
Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Walking trails, fishing and the coastal flora and fauna
turn this trek into a treat from the trailhead with its stately oaks, to the lagoon and
through the dunes to the Gulf of Mexico.
Ride your bike, take a hike, catch a
fish, take a swim, camp out, play golf, or have a picnic. Best yet, take a stroll on 2.5
miles of preserved beach areas The 6,150-acre Gulf State Park has all these options.
Unheard of you say? Wait, there's more. The 900-acre Lake Shelby is the closest body of
freshwater to a body of saltwater in the world. Talk about diversity!
Get even closer to nature on a dolphin
cruise, an afternoon of sailing or bird watching.
Is there really that much difference
between one beach vacation spot and another? What makes Alabama's Gulf Coast anything
special?
Aside from the fact that we have 32 miles
of the softest, whitest sand you've ever seen - so soft, in fact, that it squeaks under
your feet - and clear, turquoise water that comes to shore in gentle waves, you'll find a
spirit that is uniquely Alabamian. What really sets us apart is our special blend of beach
town simplicity and old-fashioned Southern charm-- not to mention a sense of community
even visitors feel. Things move pretty slowly around here. Expect to have a conversation
with the checkout clerk at the grocery store. Don't be surprised if the server asks where
your mama's family is from. Wherever you go, you're greeted by a charming "Hey
(that's "ha-ay") y'all" and reminders beckoning you to slow down to enjoy
the simple pleasures and the people around you.
That's not to say that we can't keep you
entertained. For those who need a little more activity than turning over every 30 minutes
to achieve the perfect tan, Alabama's Gulf Coast offers visitors plenty to do, without
feeling overcrowded or overbuilt. Cool off with the kids on a lightening-fast ride down a
giant waterslide or take a zoo adventure. Putter away the day on one of our ten
championship golf courses where the allure of a perfectly maintained fairway is enhanced
by the diversity of design. Cast your line for deep-sea adventure, with some of the best
captains anywhere to guide you to some of the best fishing anywhere. Step back in time
with a visit to historic Fort Morgan, site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Or shop
'till you drop at outlet stores, antique malls and quaint beachside boutiques.
Let's not forget about Mother Nature.
Visit with her at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, the Gulf State Park, or go
birding along the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.
Festivals are us! There's the Snapper
Festival in February, the Pleasure Island Art Association's festival in March, the October
Fishing Rodeo, the National Shrimp Festival in October, the Frank Brown International
Songwriters' Festival in November. And, there's more than just festivals going on. Our
website calendar of events is updated daily. Check it out on www.gulfshores.com
When all the action makes you hungry,
head to the table. With the world's best fishing hole as our playground, succulent,
fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day. Sample a different delicacy every day
and come back for seconds. Choose from seaside family hangouts where sandy feet are
welcome, white-linen romantic candlelit dinners for two or downright dives that serve up
some of the finest food and fun to be found.
So what makes us special? It isn't just
the beach, the water, the fishing, the golf, the dining, nature or hospitality. It's all
of these things and the people who enjoy them. It's a place to create happy memories.
Click here for an accomodation list of Gulf shores orange beach
Bed and breakfast guide Alabama
The diversity of Alabama offers unique
lodging and bed & breakfast accommodations in all areas of the state. From tranquil
woodlands settings, B&Bs with oceanfront vistas, and urban inns catering to the
corporate guests, our members provide an alternative to travelers different from that of
the hotel and motel chains.
Whether you are on a pleasure trip or
traveling on business, your stay will be much more enjoyable and memorable in a Bed and
Breakfast Association of Alabama inn. You are sure to find plenty of activities and sample
the finest of Southern Cuisine, not to mention a very good night's rest.
Bed and Breakfast Association of Alabama
PO Box 707 - Montgomery, AL 36101
USA
Email
http://www.bedandbreakfastalabama.com/
