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25 Best Places to Visit in Alabama on Your Next Vacation

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25 Best Places to Visit in Alabama on Your Next Vacation

Introduction - Aside from being home to a number of historical attractions, Alabama also features natural wonders. Here are the 25 best...

 
 

Mobile Bay

Place To Visit 1 - Mobile Bay is a large inlet just outside of Mobile, Alabama on the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout history, the bay...

 
 
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

Place To Visit 2 - The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a museum and cultural center dedicated to "Preserving and telling the Birmingham story". Exhibits...

 
 
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USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Place To Visit 3 - Just off Mobile Bay, sits the USS Alabama Battleship park. The park is home to the iconic Battleship USS Alabama...

 
 

Alabama State Capitol

Place To Visit 4 - Built in 1851, the Alabama State Capitol has been the site of many pivotal events in the state's history. From...

 
 

Russell Cave National Monument

Place To Visit 5 - Russell Cave National Monument is one of the oldest and largest caves in Alabama. The inside of the cave is...

 
 

Gulf State Park

Place To Visit 6 - Situated on the Gulf Shores, Gulf State Park is home to the most pristine beaches in Alabama. Known for sugar...

 
 

Edmund Pettus Bridge

Place To Visit 7 - One of the most harrowing historical landmarks of Alabama, the Edmund Pettus Bridge was a significant turning point in the...

 
 

Little River Canyon National Preserve

Place To Visit 8 - Lush green forests, waterfalls, and an abundance of outdoor adventure awaits at Little River Canyon National Preserve. This 15,000-acre natural...

 
 
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Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church

Place To Visit 9 - Founded in 1877, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church is another historic church that was prominent in the Civil Rights...

 
 
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16th Street Baptist Church

Place To Visit 10 - The historic 16th Street Baptist Church has been an icon of resilience in the face of racial injustice since 1873...

 
 

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