Here in Alabama, we don’t have to travel far to experience an incredible adventure. As a matter of fact, we don’t even have to cross the state line. Alabama is home to a variety of places that make for incredible trips, including the 11 places listed below.
Note: For additional information about each place, including address, simply click on the highlighted link.
- DeSoto Falls - Mentone
flickr/Judy Frederick Photography DeSoto Falls, which is located near Mentone, is one of the South’s most beautiful and recognizable waterfalls. To experience this waterfall up close, in addition to others, you’ll want to take The Ultimate Alabama Waterfalls Road Trip.
- Dismals Canyon - Phil Campbell
DismalsCanyon.com/Shannon Williams If you’re a fan of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, it won’t be long before you become a fan of Dismals Canyon. Dismals Canyon is one of the most magical places in Alabama. It looks like something from “Middle Earth” and will show you the enchanting side of Alabama. Click here for more information about this beautiful canyon.
- Dauphin Island
wikipedia/Jeffrey Reed Dauphin Island, known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” is a quaint town that offers a genuine taste of Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Click here to find out what makes this idyllic island the perfect getaway.
- Doublehead Resort - Town Creek
Doublehead.com Doublehead Resort, a little-known resort located in Town Creek, provides the perfect weekend getaway. You’ll not only be surrounded by beautiful scenery, but you’ll also be introduced to a variety of recreational activities. For more information about Doublehead Resort, click here.
- Kymulga Bridge - Childersburg
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM The Kymulga Bridge, which was built around 1860, is a 105 ft long covered bridge that spans the Talladega Creek. To visit this historic covered bridge, in addition to several others, you’ll want to take the Alabama Covered Bridge Trail.
- Bellingrath Gardens and Home - Theodore
flickr/Yortw A visit to Bellingrath Gardens and Home is like experiencing a dream. It’s one of Alabama’s top attractions and will remind you of how beautiful Alabama truly is. Click here for more information about Bellingrath Gardens and Home.
- Cathedral Caverns - Woodville
flickr/faungg’s photos Cathedral Caverns, located in Marshall County, is one of Alabama’s most amazing natural wonders and the centerpiece of Cathedral Caverns State Park. Cathedral Caverns was originally called “bat cave” and remains one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions. To visit this natural wonder, in addition to others, you’ll want to take The Ultimate Alabama Natural Wonders Road Trip.
- Tuscumbia
flickr/Valerie Everett Even though it’s often overlooked, Tuscumbia offers its residents and visitors many great things. From unique restaurants to historic landmarks, this charming town is a must visit and here are 10 reasons why.
- Magnolia Springs
MagnoliaSprings.com Magnolia Springs, located on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, is one of the state’s most unique small towns. For reasons why Magnolia Springs is anything but ordinary, click here.
- Sipsey Wildnerness - Bankhead National Forest
flickr/Michael Hicks The Sipsey Wilderness, which is located within North Alabama’s Bankhead National Forest, is one of the state’s top hiking destinations. There’s no denying that a trip to this wilderness area will bring out the explorer in you. For more information about the Sipsey Wilderness, click here.
- Fairhope
facebook/City of Fairhope Fairhope, which is located in Baldwin County, is the perfect place to take a summer day trip. From its mouthwatering restaurants to its charming downtown area, this coastal Alabama town offers many great things. For reasons why Fairhope is the perfect place to spend a summer day, click here.
Have you been to any of these places? If so, what did you think? For more great places to visit, be sure to check out our previous article: Most People Don’t Know These 10 Hidden Gems In Alabama Even Exist.
flickr/Judy Frederick Photography
DeSoto Falls, which is located near Mentone, is one of the South’s most beautiful and recognizable waterfalls. To experience this waterfall up close, in addition to others, you’ll want to take The Ultimate Alabama Waterfalls Road Trip.
DismalsCanyon.com/Shannon Williams
If you’re a fan of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, it won’t be long before you become a fan of Dismals Canyon. Dismals Canyon is one of the most magical places in Alabama. It looks like something from “Middle Earth” and will show you the enchanting side of Alabama. Click here for more information about this beautiful canyon.
wikipedia/Jeffrey Reed
Dauphin Island, known as the “Sunset Capital of Alabama,” is a quaint town that offers a genuine taste of Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Click here to find out what makes this idyllic island the perfect getaway.
Doublehead.com
Doublehead Resort, a little-known resort located in Town Creek, provides the perfect weekend getaway. You’ll not only be surrounded by beautiful scenery, but you’ll also be introduced to a variety of recreational activities. For more information about Doublehead Resort, click here.
flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
The Kymulga Bridge, which was built around 1860, is a 105 ft long covered bridge that spans the Talladega Creek. To visit this historic covered bridge, in addition to several others, you’ll want to take the Alabama Covered Bridge Trail.
flickr/Yortw
A visit to Bellingrath Gardens and Home is like experiencing a dream. It’s one of Alabama’s top attractions and will remind you of how beautiful Alabama truly is. Click here for more information about Bellingrath Gardens and Home.
flickr/faungg’s photos
Cathedral Caverns, located in Marshall County, is one of Alabama’s most amazing natural wonders and the centerpiece of Cathedral Caverns State Park. Cathedral Caverns was originally called “bat cave” and remains one of Alabama’s top tourist attractions. To visit this natural wonder, in addition to others, you’ll want to take The Ultimate Alabama Natural Wonders Road Trip.
flickr/Valerie Everett
Even though it’s often overlooked, Tuscumbia offers its residents and visitors many great things. From unique restaurants to historic landmarks, this charming town is a must visit and here are 10 reasons why.
MagnoliaSprings.com
Magnolia Springs, located on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, is one of the state’s most unique small towns. For reasons why Magnolia Springs is anything but ordinary, click here.
flickr/Michael Hicks
The Sipsey Wilderness, which is located within North Alabama’s Bankhead National Forest, is one of the state’s top hiking destinations. There’s no denying that a trip to this wilderness area will bring out the explorer in you. For more information about the Sipsey Wilderness, click here.
facebook/City of Fairhope
Fairhope, which is located in Baldwin County, is the perfect place to take a summer day trip. From its mouthwatering restaurants to its charming downtown area, this coastal Alabama town offers many great things. For reasons why Fairhope is the perfect place to spend a summer day, click here.
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