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1. Dauphin Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
Dauphin Island
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2. Muscle Shoals, Alabama ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Muscle Shoals, Alabama
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3. Fairhope

Fairhope
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4. Florence

Florence
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5. Gadsden, Alabama

Gadsden, Alabama
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6. Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores
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7. Mobile

Mobile
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8. Auburn

Auburn
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9. Cheaha State Park

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Cheaha State Park
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10. Decatur

Decatur
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11. Dothan

Dothan
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12. Foley

Foley
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13. Gulf State Park

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Gulf State Park
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14. Guntersville, Alabama

Guntersville, Alabama
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15. Hoover

Hoover
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16. Huntsville

Huntsville
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17. Monte Sano State Park

Category: Activities
Monte Sano State Park
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18. Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama
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19. Selma

Selma
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20. Talladega

Talladega
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21. Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa
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22. Orange Beach

Category: Beaches
Orange Beach
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23. Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • What makes Alabama a welcoming destination?
    • Offering a warm Southern welcome, Alabama has more than its fair share of delightful places to visit.
  • What beach destinations can you visit in Alabama?
    • If you are looking for a beach holiday, you can head due south to Gulf Shores, Mobile and Orange Beach where 32 miles of soft white sand and warm azure waters await you.
  • What outdoor activities are available in Alabama?
    • Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from over 20 state parks offering camping, fishing, RV parks, boating, caving, hiking and biking.
  • What other attractions can be found in Alabama?
    • Alabama is home to beautiful waterfalls, wineries, and unique flea markets.

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