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1. U.S. Space and Rocket Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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U.S. Space and Rocket Center
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2. GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico
© GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico

3. Alabama Wildlife Center

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Alabama Wildlife Center
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4. Fort Morgan State Historic Site Museum

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Fort Morgan State Historic Site Museum
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5. Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
© Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

6. Huntsville Botanical Garden

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Huntsville Botanical Garden
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7. Bellingrath Gardens and Home

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Bellingrath Gardens and Home
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8. Southeastern Raptor Center

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Southeastern Raptor Center
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9. Alligator Alley, Alabama

Alligator Alley, Alabama
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10. Dexter Parsonage Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Dexter Parsonage Museum
© Dexter Parsonage Museum

11. Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

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Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
© Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

12. Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama

Category: Museums & Culture
Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama
© Birmingham Museum of Art

13. Rosa Parks Library and Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Rosa Parks Library and Museum
© Rosa Parks Library and Museum

14. Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House

Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House
© Frank Lloyd Wright's Rosenbaum House

15. U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

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U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum
© U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum

16. Ave Maria Grotto

Ave Maria Grotto
© Ave Maria Grotto

17. Vulcan Park and Museum

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Vulcan Park and Museum
© Vulcan Park and Museum

18. Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Category: Food & Drink
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
© Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

19. Fort Gaines

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Fort Gaines
© Fort Gaines

20. First White House of the Confederacy

First White House of the Confederacy
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21. Birmingham Children Theatre

Category: Kids & Family
Birmingham Children Theatre
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22. McWane Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
McWane Science Center
© McWane Science Center

23. USS ALABAMA

USS ALABAMA
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24. Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway
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25. The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
© The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: What are some must-see attractions in Alabama?
    • A: Alabama has an abundance of must-see attractions, including beautiful gardens, unique museums, and famous attractions in cities like Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, Gadsden, Florence, and Mobile.
  • Q: What fun activities does Alabama offer for families?
    • A: Alabama also offers fun water parks and activities for kids, great restaurants, nature areas, and sandy beaches on Dauphin Island and along the Gulf Coast.

Plan ahead for these cool Events Alabama:
- Annual Jubilee Festival - Daphne, October
- Independence Day Celebration - Gulf Shores, 4th of July
- Orange Beach Festival of Art - March 8-March 9, 2025
- Kentuck Festival of the Arts - Tuscaloosa, October
- National Shrimp Festival - Gulf Shores, October 9th through 12th, 2025
- Druid City Arts Festival - Tuscaloosa, April 4th and 5th, 2025
- Kiwanis Covington County Fair - Andalusia, Every October

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