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Bankhead National Forest
Lookout Mountain
Childersburg
Dauphin Island
DeSoto Caverns
Dismals Canyon
Fairhope
Florence
Gulf State Park
Guntersville
Huntsville
Little River Canyon
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Mobile
Monte Sano State Park
Mooresville
Muscle Shoals
Oak Mountain State Park
Payne Lake
Red Mountain Park
Selma
Talladega National Forest
Tuscaloosa
Tuscumbia
Tuskegee
From historic towns to state parks, Alabama has no shortage of great options for day trips near Birmingham and other cities. Whether local residents or even visitors want to get away and escape to nature in one of the many Alabama parks, caves, forests or canyons. Or spend a day visiting towns and cities like Mobile, Montgomery and Huntsville for restaurants, entertainment, flea markets, art or shopping. There are plenty of options in Alabama to choose from for either an adventurous or completely relaxing day.
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