Maybe you want the shopping, nightlife and activities of a metropolitan city. Or perhaps you’d prefer the slower pace of a quaint, small town. Use the search link above to find exactly what you’re looking for. No matter what it is, you can find it in Alabama.
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The
Mountains Region provides one spellbinding landscape after another. It's laden with shimmering lakes, waterfalls, caverns and tree-crested mountaintops. Enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities or visit historic attractions in cities like Florence, Huntsville, Madison, Decatur and Cullman.
The
Metropolitan Region is a diverse slice of the state. You'll find speed at Talladega Superspeedway, big-city living in Greater Birmingham, peaches like no others in Chilton County, the roar of water rushing over Noccalula Falls and M-Class cars easing along assembly lines at the Mercedes plant in Vance. Attractions, activities and events are waiting for you in places like Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston and Gadsden.
The history and beauty of the
River Heritage Region make this area of our state a must-see for any tourist. Highlights include the Gaineswood Plantation in Demopolis, civil rights landmarks in Selma, the state Capitol buildings in Montgomery, and Auburn University in the Auburn-Opelika area. Spend a weekend, a week or a month exploring this region.
The
Gulf Coast Region's most famous attractions are the sugar-white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. In addition to the world-class beaches, you'll find the Old Courthouse Museum in Monroeville, Dauphin Island's Historic Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan and the USS Alabama in Mobile.
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