Top-rated places to visit in Alabama, United States

1. 4.5 USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park (3.962 reviews) from $37.00
   - Great day out
   Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Ships • History Museums
   
   
   At Mobile’s Battleship Memorial Park, you don’t have to look very far to find heroes. From the Battleship USS ALABAMA to the Submarine USS DRUM and over 25 aircraft, the spirit of military pride is alive and well.Aboard the battleship you will be able to explore 12 decks. Among those, you can climb inside gun turrets, get locked in the Brig, man a 12mm gun and much more.Also at the park, you will be able to go below and explore inside the oldest Submarine on display, Submarine USS DRUM. In the Medal of Honor Aircraft Pavilion as well as in the park, you will be able to view many rare and historic aircraft. A few in our collection include: A-12 Blackbird Spy Plane, OS2U Kingfisher, F-86L Sabre Jet, B-52 Bomber, just to name a few. While in the pavilion, don’t forget to take a ride on the Flight Simulator and experience flight without ever leaving the ground. It’s an unforgettable experience for the entire family. All tours are self guided. Allow approx. 2.5 hours. See more..
   
2. 4.5 U.S. Space and Rocket Center (3.221 reviews)
   - Worth the Visit
   Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
   
   
   Home to Space Camp, Aviation Challenge, Space Camp Robotics, U.S. Cyber Camp and NASA's Official Visitor Information Center for Marshall Space Flight Center; The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is recognized as one of the most comprehensive U.S. manned space flight hardware museums in the world. See more..
   
3. 5.0 The Fun Boats Dolphin Cruises (2.075 reviews)
   - Great Relaxing time!
   Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   This was a spur of the moment decision to ride. Booked the night before online for the 9am next day and it was super simple with detailed plans sent to text and email. The ride was soothing and laid back with several opportunities to see dolphins in multiple areas. Captain Rusty and Deckhand Morgan were great! Morgan did great with all the kids on the boat,remembering each of their names and checking on them throughout the ride. Though we personally did not partake in the water war, it was entertaining watching from inside the boat. Cap'n and Morgan were right in the mix of it. I guarantee you will Enjoy! See more..
   
4. 4.0 Unclaimed Baggage (2.065 reviews)
   - Coffee and jeans shopping
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage Center is a one-of-a-kind retail store full of lost treasures. As the Nation's only merchant of unclaimed and lost airline baggage and its contents, we provide a unique shopping experience full of an ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all at an incredible value. We buy and sells countless items each year from abandoned and unclaimed luggage. Including Women's, Men's, Children's clothing, designer handbags and sunglasses, shoes, books, sporting goods, computers, camera equipment, perfume, jewelry and other specialty items sold below retail value. See more..
   
5. 4.0 Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (1.651 reviews) from $37.00
   - Cute & small zoo!
   Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Zoos
   
   
   Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has become 'The Little Zoo That Grew' since we moved to our new 25-acre home! The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is home to exotic animals, including lions, tigers, giraffes, reptiles, kangaroos, lemurs, and sloths, to name just a few. The Zoo features a domestic barn, seasonal animal adventures, a mining sluice, and interactive animal shows during the spring and summer months. The mission of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is to create compelling experiences that connect people and community with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for the conservation of the natural world. See more..
   
6. 4.0 The Wharf (1.540 reviews) from $37.00
   - A Laser Show Not To Be Missed
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Marinas
   
   
   The Wharf is a vibrant entertainment district with hundreds of fun events throughout the year. Located on Portage Creek, this sprawling complex features over 60 unique stores, bars and restaurants. Hop on The Wharf Express Train for a ride down Main Street, and hop off to shop and play mini-golf or laser tag. You can also ride the Ferris Wheel, or even go on a dolphin cruise. At night, don't forget to catch the daily spectacular light show. You might want to check out the Wharf Marina, which is home to some of the largest in-water boat shows and saltwater fishing tournaments on the Gulf. – Tripadvisor See more..
   
7. 4.5 Gulf State Park (1.420 reviews)
   - Best Campground on the Gulf!
   Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Beaches
   
   
   Gulf State Park's two miles of beaches greet you with plenty of white sun-kissed sand, surging surf, seagulls and sea shells, but there is more than sand and surf to sink your toes into. Inside Gulf State Park there is a brand new Gulf Front lodge and Conference Center, beach pavilion, National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World Cottages, tennis courts, camp sites, 28 miles of paved/enhance trails and a fishing pier that is 20-feet wide and extends 1,512 feet into the Gulf. This and much more make Gulf State Park the perfect in-state vacation or out-of-state adventure. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Vulcan Park and Museum (1.394 reviews)
   - Don't miss Vulcan for some Birmingham history
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Lookouts • Parks • History Museums
   
   
   The largest cast-iron statue in the world created for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair placed on top of Red Mountain with a beautiful view of downtown Birmingham. Also, inside Vulcan Center, is an interactive museum that contains the historical timeline of the city of Birmingham. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (1.294 reviews)
   - Civil Rights history- must see
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
   
   
   This historic museum traces the journey of the civil rights advocates of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the course of American history. The struggle for equality for Black Americans is chronicled here, from the Jim Crow laws in the 1800s to the freedom rides, sit-ins and demonstrations of the 1960s. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (1.284 reviews)
    - A Massive, Stunning Collection of Beautiful Machines!
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Auto Racing Tracks
    
    
    A motorcyclist's dream come true, this museum houses the world's largest collection of motorcycles and Lotus racecars with 1,000 vintage and modern motorcycles on display. In addition to the motorsports collection, The Museum houses the Barber Advanced Design Center. The Barber Advanced Design Center is an 11,000-square-foot hub for creation and design. See more..
    
11. 4.0 Birmingham Zoo (1.150 reviews)
    - Delightful....
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Zoos
    
    
    Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World The Birmingham Zoo is home is a variety of animals, including lions, zebras, giraffes, sea lions, orangutans, zebras, a jaguar, African elephants, and endangered species from six continents! The Birmingham Zoo is a non-profit and is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, except during special, seasonal and extended hours. Regular admission is $19.95* for adults and $16.95* for senior citizens and military and $14.95* for children ages 2-12 (*Price not including tax). All Birmingham Zoo Members and children under two-years-old receive free admission. The Birmingham Zoo is the only AZA accredited Zoo in the state of Alabama. Regular Zoo Hours Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Birmingham Zoo is closed Monday & Tuesday unless open for a holiday. Entry into the Zoo stops 30 minutes before closing. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Gulf State Park Fishing Pier (1.117 reviews)
    - Cold and windy but nice to see
    Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
    The Gulf State Park Pier offers features such as indoor seating for concession area, indoor retail area for tackle and souvenirs, comfort stations at the midpoint of the pier (seen in picture above) and wheelchair accessible rail fishing. The new pier has 2,448 feet of fishing space available along the rails. See more..
    
13. 4.5 FORT MORGAN HISTORIC SITE (1.024 reviews) from $37.00
    - Fun for history buffs!!!
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Battlefields
    
    
    Located on Mobile Point, at the end of Scenic Fort Morgan Peninsula, the site has a diverse number of activities to make your vacation a memorable one. Preceded by another fort, Fort Bowyer during the War of 1812, Fort Morgan is a Third System masonry fort built between 1819 and 1833. Standing guard where the bay meets the Gulf of Mexico, the fort played a significant role in the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864. Used intermittently through the Spanish American War, World War I and World War II, the site showcases the evolution of seacoast fortifications and adaptations made by the U.S. Army for the defense of the country. See more..
    
14. 5.0 Breakout Games - Birmingham (985 reviews)
    - Breaking Out is Fun
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
    
    
    This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun! See more..
    
15. 4.5 McWane Science Center (957 reviews)
    - Closed early but fun outing
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Science Museums • Aquariums • Children's Museums
    
    
    Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Huntsville Botanical Garden (904 reviews)
    - Lovely gardens
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
    
    
    The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Bellingrath Gardens and Home (831 reviews)
    - WOW
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Walking Areas • Gardens
    
    
    Enjoy 65 acres of year-round floral pageantry in a Southern estate garden with blooms and beauties every day of the year. It is our passion at Bellingrath Gardens and Home to preserve and enhance the 65-acre garden and grand estate home of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Tanger Outlets Foley (819 reviews)
    - Fun shopping trip after a long soccer tournament
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Factory Outlets
    
    
    Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Coach, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots, White House Black Market, Nike, Chico's, Kenneth Cole, Reebok and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Foley. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Rosa Parks Library and Museum (758 reviews) from $23.00
    - Worth the time to read, reflect and appreciate the bravery of all involved in the boycott.
    Saturday: History Museums
    
    
    Come witness Rosa Parks’ arrest, view a 1955 Montgomery city bus, and learn for yourself how a group of willing men and women led by the Montgomery Improvement Association fueled the resolve of a movement. Visitors will also view a 1956 station wagon used as the basis for an extensive carpooling system. While traveling through time, you’ll meet Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and see the mass effect the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Civil Rights Movement had on the world. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Noccalula Falls Park & Campground (720 reviews)
    - LOVE!!!!!!
    Parks • Waterfalls
    
    
    Large park featuring waterfalls. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Mobile Bay Ferry (718 reviews)
    - Sunset Ferry Ride
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:15 PM Spent < 1 hour Ferries
    
    
    The Mobile Bay Ferry crosses beautiful Mobile Bay, Alabama and connects SR 193 at Dauphin Island on the west side with SR 180 at Mobile Point on the east. Considered “the Gulf-Coast’s Most Scenic Drive”, the ferry saves travelers hours of driving time plus the high cost of fuel by providing a travel link across the mouth of Mobile Bay. The trip between Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan at Mobile Point provides wonderful views of the two historic forts that have long guarded the entrance of Mobile Bay. The trip takes approximately 40 minutes and is a great way for passengers to view birds, sea life and other boats and ships. The ferry service utilizes two ferries, the Fort Morgan and the Marissa Mae Nicole to carry passengers and vehicles across the Bay. At least one ferry operates year-round with both ferries operating during the busy summer months. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (673 reviews)
    - Estuary Win!
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • Aquariums
    
    
    The Alabama Aquarium is an exciting educational public aquarium highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. It includes the 10,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, a 7,000-gallon stingray touch pool, and the Living Marsh Boardwalk. This facility has 31 aquariums totaling over 30,000 gallons with more than 100 species on display. The Alabama Aquarium showcases the plants, animals, and other natural resources found in the Estuary and its surrounding marine habitats. Through beautiful visual exhibits and engaging interactive exhibits, the aquarium will leave you with a broader understanding of the interactions that take place in Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States. Tickets are available online at: https://disl.yapsody.com/ See more..
    
23. 5.0 Bryant Denny Stadium (668 reviews)
    - Look no further for college gameday.
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    If you're a college football fan, then Tuscaloosa is Rome, and all roads lead here. Bryant Denny is the Colosseum, Nick Saban is the emperor, and the Crimson Tide is the most feared gladiatorial regime in the empire. That being said, I am not really a college football fan. I came down here to see my team (Vanderbilt) get absolutely annihilated. My point is that it was still an incredible experience. I make the above analogy to give weight to how significant this stadium is to the world of sports. Even with the hype, the experience did not disappoint. The roar of the crowd as so many die hards lived and died play-by-play was incredible. There aren't words to describe it, you simply have to immerse yourself in it. This needs to be a bucket list item for anyone remotely considering themself a college football fan. Appreciatively, Clayton Cohn See more..
    
24. 4.0 The Track (590 reviews)
    - Great way to spend a day with the family!
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    The Track Family Fun Park in Gulf Shores features fun for the whole family, ranging from thrill rides like the Skycoaster to family go-kart tracks, miniature golf, bumper boats, Kids Country rides, an arcade, and more. The Track’s signature attraction is the elevated, multi-level Wild Woody go-kart track, where drivers race up three and a half stories and then circle back down with an exciting drop at the bottom. The Wild Woody, Super Track and Family Track feature both double and single karts for racing. The Spinning Coaster made its debut in 2017. With rolling curves and cars that spin while zipping along the coaster’s track, the Spinning Coaster is a great pick for a first-time roller coaster experience. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Fairhope Municipal Pier (586 reviews)
    - Beautiful spot on the Bay
    Piers & Boardwalks
    
    
    The bayfront centerpiece of the town features duck ponds, a fountain and an award-winning rose garden. See more..
    
26. 4.5 First White House of the Confederacy (581 reviews)
    - A quick detour to 1861
    Saturday: Historic Sites
    
    
    Historic House Museum located beside the Alabama Archives and History and across from the Alabama State Capitol Museum. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Mobile Carnival Museum (580 reviews) from $8.21
    - Great intro to Mobile
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    This museum documents Mobile's long affair with the winter carnival. See more..
    
28. 4.0 Dauphin Street (560 reviews)
    - A Delightful Stroll
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    We picked up a brochure at the Visitor's Center that described this charming walk and offered a few pictures to help guide you. Each block offered another arcitectural treasure. We started with lunch at the "Spot of Tea" and continued out of town. When we got to the end, we came back up Government Street to the Mardi Gras Museum. A perfect afternoon! See more..
    
29. 4.5 Little River Canyon National Preserve (558 reviews)
    - Stunning!
    National Parks • Canyons • Parks
    
    
    The deepest canyon east of the Mississippi is surrounded by the scenic beauty of Lookout Mountain. See more..
    
30. 4.5 Birmingham Museum of Art (546 reviews)
    - Excellent Museum
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
    
    
    This three-story museum houses an eclectic selection of art, including Wedgewood pottery, the largest collection of Asian art in the Southeast, Native American and African art, impressionism, contemporary art and American landscapes. See more..
    
31. 5.0 Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home (544 reviews)
    - A view into the past
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    Martin Luther King's residence from September 1954 to February 1960. See more..
    
32. 4.5 Alligator Alley (543 reviews)
    - Unexpected gem
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    We were visiting Orange Beach from Kansas in late August, and I scoped this place out as something I thought my 4 year old would enjoy. It was a little drive from Orange Beach, but a great break from the sand for a day. I don't know what I expected, but this place was fantastic. It is very well maintained and the staff is super friendly. We were there for a feeding and the handler doing the feeding was entertaining, knowledgeable, and answered all sorts of questions. My daughter got to hold and pet a baby alligator as well. You have opportunities to buy reasonably priced "treats" to feed the gators and they come in a cute souvenir cup you can take home. Really enjoyed the swamp area and walking on the boardwalks looking at all the massive adult gators. See more..
    
33. 5.0 National Memorial for Peace and Justice (536 reviews)
    - Hits like a punch in your stomach
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    I visited many important sites from the civil rights movement during this recent trip through Atlanta, Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery. None had as much an impact as my visit to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. The layout is very simple, but so powerful. As you enter you pass through the 816 columns (each representing a county where a racial lynching was recorded). 816 counties in 32 states as I was told while here. The first columns are at ground level, just like tombstones. As you move through the museum, the columns are gradually raised, until the end where they are high off the ground, as lynched bodies would appear. Outside there is a second set of columns, which I believe are laid out to represent coffins. I spent about 2 hours here and the $5 admission (yes, only $5) includes entry into to the nearby Legacy Museum, which was almost as important. I will definitely visit again the next time I am here. See more..
    
34. 4.5 Fort Gaines (533 reviews)
    - Very interesting, well preserved and managed. An important part of the Civil War I did not know much about.
    Historic Sites
    
    
    A restored fort that dates back to the colonial era. See more..
    
35. 4.0 Adventure Island (515 reviews)
    - Kids loved it
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    Now open 7 days a week at 10am! Come see us for great family fun, now run on Embed Treasure Cards! Just load up your points for any attraction or arcade game, adventure awaits. See more..
    
36. 4.5 Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark (511 reviews)
    - Great place to walk around & learn some Birmingham history
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Historic iron manufacturing facility See more..
    
37. 4.5 Birmingham Botanical Gardens (504 reviews)
    - Amazing for a free stop! Beautiful!
    Gardens
    
    
    Wow! Great stop. Beautiful gardens. Free parking free entrance. Lots of great picture taking opportunities. We were too early for gift shop or cafe (745 arrival on a Sunday) but spent almost 2 hours meandering around and checking all the gardens including conservatory and getting pictures. See more..
    
38. 4.5 Harmony Park Safari (500 reviews)
    - So much fun
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    My husband and I visited here with my brother, his wife and our 2 little nieces and we all had a great time. We ended up renting one of their SUVs for $15 so we could all drive together, plus it saved our rental car from getting any potential damage from animal horns. There were so many different types of animals here and they all seemed to be well-cared for. We enjoyed having them come up to us in the car, then we had fun seeing all the different reptiles in the reptile house afterward. Our nieces loved it. They also provided free food cups to feed the piglets as well, which was super cute. Definitely a fun afternoon. See more..
    
39. 4.5 Toomer's Corner (499 reviews)
    - Historic spot
    Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    The heart of downtown Auburn and its university has been a special gathering place for college students, visitors and politicians over the years. See more..
    
40. 4.5 Ike's Beach Service (495 reviews)
    - Exceptional and Personable
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gear Rentals
    
    
    Ike’s Beach Service specializes in a wide variety of beach equipment rentals, recreation, and amusements. Availabilities include: beach chair and umbrella rentals, paddle board and kayak rentals, and beach wheelchair rentals. See more..
    
41. 4.5 Montgomery Zoo (484 reviews)
    - Small but mighty
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
    
    
    This popular family destination, spread over 40 acres, is home to over 700 animals from five continents, including the famous Bengal tiger. A train ride around the park provides an overview of the site and a chance to determine where you want to go later for a closer look. See more..
    
42. 5.0 Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church (482 reviews)
    - Must see, important part of history
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
    
    
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., used the pulpit of this unassuming red brick church to lead the 1955-56 Montgomery bus boycott, which ignited the civil rights movement. Steeped in history, this church, where Dr. King served as pastor from 1954 to 1960, was also the site of many civil rights meetings during that era. See more..
    
43. 4.5 Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (479 reviews)
    - Nature trails
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    We were in Orange Beach during chilly weather, so beach was less desirable. But the sun shone brightly & temps were just right for walking the trails. Others using the trails offered friendly greetings. Enjoyed the feeling of being in a natural environment. We stopped at the visitors center & got a map of the trails. See more..
    
44. 5.0 Gulf Shores Welcome Center (478 reviews)
    - Must stop in Gulf Shores!!
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers
    
    
    Both welcome centers are open seven days a week. The centers are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. See more..
    
45. 5.0 WildNative Tours (465 reviews)
    - Half Day Gulf Shore Kayak Tour
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    Great half day kayak tour of wildlife (including plenty of dolphins) along the Intercoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores. Guide was very sweet, super knowledgable and totally 'on it'. Great stuff. Highly recommended. See more..
    
46. 4.5 Gulf Shores Public Beach (461 reviews)
    - Other beaches in the area.
    Beaches
    
    
    If you want to pay for parking, people watch, access to toilets and rentals, then go to the public beach. But know that there are other public beaches that are less crowded. We enjoyed the beach with no traffic, no seaweed, and no parking fee, BUT no amenities - on the Ft. Morgan end. The fishing beach a great for walking and shelling, too. See more..
    
47. 4.5 Monte Sano State Park (457 reviews)
    - Lovely Hike
    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
    
    
    Went hiking here a few days ago with my 7 and 10 year old. Admission is $5 for over 12 years old, and $2 for under 12. We hiked the Northern Loop Trail (1.9 miles), and the Southern Loop Trail (3.4 miles). Both trails were easy and relatively flat. There's a playground, and you can get a map at the office. The rest room by the office was clean enough. You can exit the park, and come back in the same day as long as you keep your receipt. There were more challenging trails, but I didn't want to overwhelm the kids. The trails we hiked were marked well, so it was easy to stay on the right path. Would love to visit again when in the Huntsville area. See more..
    
48. 5.0 Legacy Museum (454 reviews)
    - Very well put together Museum
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums • History Museums
    
    
    This is the first time me coming back to this Museum since they moved from their old location. This museum is very nicely done. You cannot take pictures inside the museum but you can take pictures at the Justice For Peace Memorial. The admission is $5 for both museums and has a shuttle that will take you to both locations See more..
    
49. 4.5 Cathedral Caverns State Park (452 reviews)
    - A cool (58 degree F) thing to do in August in the South
    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Caverns & Caves
    
    
    This beautiful cave system features unique rock formations and ancient relics. See more..
    
50. 5.0 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (445 reviews)
    - Who would have thought
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Amazing cathedral! Never thought I would find such a beautiful church and cathedral down south. One of my favorite stained glass windows including the ones I’ve seen in France and Spain. It represents the Infant Mary being presented to the priest. Her expression of sublime admiration is so incredible she looks like she is in a state of ecstacy. The level of admiration is only possible when one practices the height of purity and humility See more..
    

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