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1. Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa
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2. Fort Conde Inn (3 hours 30 min from Birmingham) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Fort Conde Inn (3 hours 30 min from Birmingham)
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3. The Hotel at Auburn University

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The Hotel at Auburn University
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4. Magnolia Springs - 4 hours

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Magnolia Springs - 4 hours
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5. The Beach Club – Gulf Shores - 4 hours 20 min

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The Beach Club – Gulf Shores - 4 hours 20 min
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6. Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa

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Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa
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7. Valley Hotel, Homewood, AL

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Valley Hotel, Homewood, AL
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8. Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa - 4 hours

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Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa - 4 hours
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9. Comfort Inn and Suites, Scottsboro

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Comfort Inn and Suites, Scottsboro
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10. Doubletree by Hilton, Decatur Riverfront

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Doubletree by Hilton, Decatur Riverfront
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11. Malaga Inn - 3 hours 40 min

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Malaga Inn - 3 hours 40 min
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12. Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Birmingham

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Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Birmingham
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13. The Mistletoe Bough Bed & Breakfast - 1 hour 20 minutes

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The Mistletoe Bough Bed & Breakfast - 1 hour 20 minutes
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14. Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Hotel Winfrey

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Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Hotel Winfrey
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15. Turquoise Place - 4 hours 20 minutes

Turquoise Place - 4 hours 20 minutes
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16. Perdido Beach Resort - 4 hours 20 minutes

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Perdido Beach Resort - 4 hours 20 minutes
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17. Lake Guntersville Bed and Breakfast

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Lake Guntersville Bed and Breakfast
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18. The Original Romar House - 4 hours 20 minutes

The Original Romar House - 4 hours 20 minutes
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19. The Battle House Renaissance Hotel in Mobile

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The Battle House Renaissance Hotel in Mobile
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20. Smith Lake Bed and Breakfast

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Smith Lake Bed and Breakfast
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From relaxing coastal escapes and fun water parks to historic inns and B&Bs, Alabama is home to many great places you can visit visit for a quick weekend getaway.

  • Whether you want to get away from it all surrounded by nature or head to Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville, Gadsden, Florence, Fairhope or Mobile for shopping, art, entertainment and restaurants, there are many excellent options to choose from.
  • We have included approximate driving times from Birmingham to help you plan your trip.

Driving Distances from Birmingham

Birmingham To     Driving Time
Pisgah1 hour 50 min
Mobile3 hours 40 min
Magnolia Springs4 hours
Gulf Shores4 hours 20 min
Point Clear4 hours
Orange Beach4 hours 20 minutes
Vincent40 minutes
Talladega50 min
Tuscaloosa1 hour
Montgomery1 hour 30 min
Alexander City1 hour 20 minutes

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