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Alabama

Alabama captivates travelers with its storied past, soulful music, and genuine Southern charm. From the bustling streets of Montgomery to the serene shores of Lake Martin, come here to explore the state’s complex history, southern cuisine, and scenic beauty.

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Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Alabama.

Read Before You Go
A picture of Fallingwater in Pennsylvania.
Art + Architecture
Step Back in Time at These 12 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Across the USA
Although he became famous for designing public works like the Guggenheim Museum, the American architect’s bread and butter was building private homes.
July 14, 2025 12:54 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Seven Mile Bridge Overseas Highway
Road Trips
7 Coastal U.S. Road Trips With Incredible Views
June 17, 2025 01:52 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
White sand on a beach, with some wooden fencing and grass in the background
U.S. Beaches
Skip the Summer Crowds at These Underrated U.S. Beaches
April 21, 2025 02:41 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan
Where to Go in Summer
10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel
March 19, 2025 04:05 PM
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Mark Ellwood
RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ /BRAZIL - March 8, 2014: World's famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro, samba school parading in Sambadromo, the carnival stadium, with 90000 spectators.
Festivals + Events
The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro
January 23, 2025 12:24 PM
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Jenny Adams
Hotels
A large silver sculpture entitled 'Strike' by Hank Willis Thomas that features one arm holding another that wields a baton situated among trees in the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
Hotel News + Openings
This New Alabama Hotel Will Connect Visitors to the Powerful Black History Legacy Sites of Montgomery
The Equal Justice Initiative, the nonprofit organization behind Montgomery’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice, is now opening the Elevation Convening Center and Hotel.
March 14, 2025 05:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
The lobby of JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Art + Architecture
Engage with Compelling Art at These Top Southern Hotels
From Savannah, Georgia, to Birmingham, Alabama, immerse yourself in inspiring art collections at these hotels and then explore the thriving creative scene of each destination.
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Resources to help plan your trip
History + Culture
5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
There’s plenty of Black history in the buildings and streets around you—if you know where to look.
June 17, 2024 04:28 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Where to Travel Next
The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State
Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip
January 12, 2024 09:01 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Outdoor Adventure
12 Reasons Alabama Beaches Are Perfect for Families
Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer everything you need for a family-friendly vacation.
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Outdoor Adventure
Why This Under-the-Radar Coastal Paradise Makes the Ultimate Spring Getaway
The spring break of your dreams is closer than you realized on Alabama’s beaches.
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Art + Culture
In Gee’s Bend, Alabama, Women Are Quilting for Change
A new generation of Gee’s Bend quilters are stitching to uplift their community.
October 23, 2023 12:36 PM
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Zoey Goto
Fall 2023
Discovering a Different Side of the South on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Traversing 15 states and connecting more than 130 significant landmarks, the trail marks places where some of the nation’s most important events occurred.
October 20, 2023 10:54 AM
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Lynn Brown
U.S. Beaches
This Southern State is the Most Underrated Beach Destination in the U.S.
No, it’s not on the East or West Coast.
March 23, 2023 06:51 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
U.S. Beaches
5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers
Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.
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Cities We Love
Little Cities That Think Big: 8 Forward-Thinking Destinations Across the U.S.
Major metropolises are often known for their innovation and creativity, but these smaller towns and cities punch above their weight.
October 17, 2022 06:11 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Hiking + Cycling
Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail
What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.
February 25, 2022 01:59 PM
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Joseph Palmer
Art + Architecture
6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops
A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.
April 17, 2019 07:29 PM
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Maya Kroth
History + Culture
How Alabama’s New Memorial to Victims of Lynching Could Change America
Lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson talks about opening the National Memorial to Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and why every American needs to experience it now.
July 30, 2018 04:55 PM
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Christine Ajudua
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