Alabama Travel Guide

Edmund Winston Pettus Bridge

Spanning from the Appalachian Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama is a beautiful state that boasts some incredibly scenic trails.

Whether exploring the rich heritage or just taking a peaceful mountain drive, the beauty of Alabama is timeless. Anyone with an interest in nature will be amazed by the bountiful opportunities for adventure they will find visiting Alabama. As if reflecting the state’s timeless quality, the Alabama accommodations situated near points of interest only serve to emphasize its diverse culture.

The simplest and most rewarding activity available to Alabama’s visitors is taking a scenic drive. If driving through Alabama, don’t just admire its beauty from the interstates, take some time to take a few side roads. Alabama’s roads and highways will wind you through lush valleys and ever-changing forests. Its geography makes the climate in Alabama unique, giving the state a variety of plant life. Try planning in advance a scenic route and you will not be disappointed.

Alabama’s rich history is greatly celebrated and can be seen throughout the state. Before the first pilgrims set foot on the east coast, Alabama was for thousand of years home to many Native American groups. To truly understand the struggles of Alabama’s original settlers there have been provided Native American trails in four different regions of the state. The Trail of Tears, the Creek Indian War Trail, the Mound Builders Trail and finally the Red Eagle’s Trail document the many conflicts that took place in Alabama prior to it’s settlement.

Alabama accommodations in Huntsville will place you close to the Trail of Tears and accommodations in Montgomery will place you near the Creek Indian War Trail. Mobile is very close to the Red Eagle’s Trail and the Mound Builders Trail takes up the middle region of the state.
Alabama’s involvement in the Civil War is also celebrated. Proudly documented throughout the state are relics of the Confederacy and the battle that were fought on Alabama’s soil.

Known also for it’s covered bridges, these timeless classics are a highlight of any trip to Alabama and are a “must see”. Not only do the construction methods used to create these bridges leave a lasting impression, the surrounding scenery enhances them.

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