It’s no secret that there are many things to see and do here in Alabama. With that being said, someone who’s originally from Alabama, or has lived here for quite some time, has most likely done the following 12 things. Which of these things have you done?
- Visit the Gulf Coast.
flickr/John Tuggle Alabama’s Gulf Coast includes some of the finest beaches in the world.
- Visit Clanton’s famous Peach Park.
flickr/Ralph Daily No trip to Alabama’s Gulf Coast is complete without first stopping by Peach Park for their delicious homemade peach ice cream and fried pies. (2300 7th St Clanton, AL 35045)
- Eat at all of Alabama’s best BBQ joints.
yelp/Chris S. Because eating at “one” BBQ joint just won’t do!
- Watch the Iron Bowl.
flickr/Phillip Hendon Whether you watch the Iron Bowl in person or from the comfort of your couch, there’s no denying that this yearly sporting event is a must for all true Alabamians.
- Tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
flickr/Larry Miller If you’ve never experienced this incredible space museum, you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s a definite must visit! (1 Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805)
- Spend a day fishing on one of Alabama’s lakes, streams or rivers.
flickr/Thermodynamix Alabama is home to some of the best fishing spots in the U.S.
- Attend a NASCAR race.
flickr/masako.ito1211 If you’ve never experienced a NASCAR race in Talladega, go! Whether you love it or hate it, it’ll be an experience like no other.
- Explore the Sipsey Wilderness.
flickr/Geoff White The Sipsey Wilderness, located in the northern region of Alabama, is one of the best hiking spots in the U.S. It’ll definitely bring out the explorer in you.
- Stroll the grounds of Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
yelp/Birmingham Botanical Gardens Because Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a free attraction that’s open every day of the year (minus major holidays), there’s no reason not to visit. (2612 Lane Park Rd Birmingham, AL 35223)
- Enter Alabama’s most amazing caves.
facebook/Cathedral Caverns State Park-Alabama Alabama has one of the highest cave densities in the world. And some of the caves have lots of history.
- Deal with unpredictable weather.
flickr/Shannon McGee If today’s weather has you feeling down, no worries. Chances are it’ll be completely different tomorrow.
- Encounter a deer in the middle of a rural road.
flickr/Kerry Sanders It’s highly likely you’ll encounter a deer on one of Alabama’s rural roads. Some deer have even been known to dart across major highways.
For more great things to see and do, here are 25 Places You Should Go In Alabama In 2017.
flickr/John Tuggle
Alabama’s Gulf Coast includes some of the finest beaches in the world.
flickr/Ralph Daily
No trip to Alabama’s Gulf Coast is complete without first stopping by Peach Park for their delicious homemade peach ice cream and fried pies. (2300 7th St Clanton, AL 35045)
yelp/Chris S.
Because eating at “one” BBQ joint just won’t do!
flickr/Phillip Hendon
Whether you watch the Iron Bowl in person or from the comfort of your couch, there’s no denying that this yearly sporting event is a must for all true Alabamians.
flickr/Larry Miller
If you’ve never experienced this incredible space museum, you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s a definite must visit! (1 Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805)
flickr/Thermodynamix
Alabama is home to some of the best fishing spots in the U.S.
flickr/masako.ito1211
If you’ve never experienced a NASCAR race in Talladega, go! Whether you love it or hate it, it’ll be an experience like no other.
flickr/Geoff White
The Sipsey Wilderness, located in the northern region of Alabama, is one of the best hiking spots in the U.S. It’ll definitely bring out the explorer in you.
yelp/Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Because Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a free attraction that’s open every day of the year (minus major holidays), there’s no reason not to visit. (2612 Lane Park Rd Birmingham, AL 35223)
facebook/Cathedral Caverns State Park-Alabama
Alabama has one of the highest cave densities in the world. And some of the caves have lots of history.
flickr/Shannon McGee
If today’s weather has you feeling down, no worries. Chances are it’ll be completely different tomorrow.
flickr/Kerry Sanders
It’s highly likely you’ll encounter a deer on one of Alabama’s rural roads. Some deer have even been known to dart across major highways.
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