Natural Attractions of Alabama

Since Alabama was first settled by the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek and Chickasaw peoples, it has been a land of immense beauty. In the northern part of the state, the gently rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains provide a spectacular location for nature lovers seeking to rejuvenate and enjoy the beauty of the natural world. One of the most amazing attractions for nature enthusiasts to see is the Mount Cheaha State Park. Located just outside of Delta, Alabama, this majestic mountain stands 2,401 feet tall, or a little over 730 meters in height. With tall pine forests and plenty of hiking trails, this wonder of nature is sure to please anyone who visits and loves the great outdoors.

When visiting the southern part of Alabama, bird watchers and other nature lovers will enjoy a visit to the Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuary and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. These two attractions feature exhibits that explain the unique coastal habitats that Alabama offers its wild birds and water creatures. With long handicap-accessible boardwalks and knowledgeable guides, these attractions are sure to provide a wonderful educational experience for the entire family.

For those who enjoy the wide variety of creatures that are found in nature, a visit to The Birmingham Zoo is in order when visiting Central Alabama. With over 100 acres of wooded lands in the heart of downtown Birmingham, this zoo is one of the finest exhibits to be found in Alabama showcasing animals from around the world. Whether you would like to see powerful American Alligators in their native swamp environment or a fascinating herd of giraffes on the African savannah, this zoo is recognized as one of the best in the country for recreating specialized habitats for its creatures. All in all, a visit to The Birmingham Zoo is certain to be enjoyed by everyone.

Historical Attractions of Alabama

In addition to the attractions celebrating its natural beauty, Alabama has numerous historical attractions that are sure to be of interest to anyone seeking to learn from the past. From battlefields that tell the story of the various wars the United States has fought in Alabama to modern museums that tell of inspiring cultural and civic achievements, the historical attractions of Alabama tell a story that is both compelling and captivating. Overall, Alabama has a fascinating history that any visitor is certain to enjoy learning about.

If military history is of interest, then the sites of Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines at the mouth of Mobile Bay will be of interest. These forts defended the Gulf Coast of Alabama from Federal attacks during the Civil War. One of the most famous lines of naval warfare, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead,” was quoted here by Union Admiral David Farragut. In addition to these fortresses that have become historical museums telling the story of the naval struggle of the American Civil War, there is also the historic Blakely battlefield in Spanish Fort, Alabama that tells the story of the land struggle of the American Civil War. All in all, anyone interested in the military history of the United States is sure to find these sites fascinating.

In Montgomery, the Alabama State Capitol Building and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church beckon visitors to come an learn about the compelling struggle that occurred in the 1960s as the United States learned what it meant to live up to its founding words, “All men are created equal.” At these sites Dr. Martin Luther King and state legislators struggled to bring full civil rights to everyone in the Alabama and the United States. The story of the civil rights struggle in the United States is brilliantly told at these two interesting attractions and is sure to captivate any visitor who takes the opportunity to see these locations.

One of the most interesting cultural attractions to be found in Alabama is the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Located in Birmingham, this interesting museum tells the story of how jazz has affected the musical culture of Alabama. With exhibits commemorating some of Alabama’s most famous musicians, this museum is definitely a must-see site for anyone passing through the state.

As one can see, Alabama has something that everyone in the family is sure to enjoy. Whether you are a nature lover, a history buff, or a musician, Alabama is one of the most interesting places to visit in the U.S. Overall, few other states can match the interesting cultural attractions, majestic beauty and fascinating history that Alabama has to offer.

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Other Useful Sites about Alabama state
These Alabama State sites have been curated by our editorial team

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Government

Alabama.gov - This is the the Official Website of the State of Alabama.
Alabama Department of Transportation - State agency news, construction bulletin, and driving reports for travelers.
Alabama Emergency Management - Alabama's coordinating agency for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Official website for the Alabama Department of Labor - Established in 1935, the Department of Labor promotes peaceful settlement of labor disputes and enforces state labor laws.
Legislature State Alabama - Official website of the senate and house of representatives with contact information
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - The Official Web site
Alabama Secretary of State - The Official Website

Business & Development

Alabama Business Center - Find Alabama business news, blogs, articles and other resources. Get local business listings and events and join forum discussions at al.com
Alabama Business Education Association - A professional association for business and marketing educators at the secondary and post-secondary levels
Alabama Business Forms - Alabama Business Forms supplies customized forms for just about any business
Starting a Business in Alabama - All the information you need for starting a business in Alabama
The Alabama Technology Network - Offers assistance to industries in the state of Alabama
Alabama SBDC(Small Business Development Center) Network - The Official Website, is a statewide, inter-institutional program to enhance economic growth in Alabama by providing management and technical assistance to small businesses. Certified business counselors are available in 12 Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) located at our member university partners across the state. The website offers information regarding the training and counseling of businesses
Alabama Department of Revenue - It provide quick and easy access to a variety of state and local tax information, tailored to meet the needs of our taxpayer, business, and practitioner communities.

Education & Training

University of Alabama - Official Web Site of The University of Alabama. UA was founded in 1831 and is a senior comprehensive doctoral-level institution dedicated to advancing intellectual and social conditions through quality programs of teaching, research, and service.
Alabama Department of Education - State level official education web site. Includes news, sections, calendar, legislation, school information, reports, publications and contact details.
neapa.jsu.edu - The training academy for regional law enforcement
Auburn University - The Official website of Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama for the Oklahoma State University
Alabama Rural Business Cooperative Program - An agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administers rural business, cooperative, housing, energy, utilities and community development programs.
Alabama Education Association - A service organization offering membership to persons employed in the public schools. Includes descriptions of services, membership and contact information.
Alabama Training Institute - Promote individual and organizational excellence through the provision of quality programs and directional strategies that respond to the challenges encountered by today's governmental workforce.

Organizations & Associations

Alabama Hospital Association - Represents hospitals throughout the state of Alabama
Alabama Auctioneers Association - This website is dedicated to providing information for auctioneers including membership and contact information.
Alabama Association for Justice - The official website. Fighting for Justice. Fighting for you ; are their objective.
Parkinson Association of Alabama - Founded in 1978, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to providing support, encouraging action, increasing awareness, and supporting research to lead to new and improved treatments for Parkinson"s disease that will ultimately lead to a cure for the degenerative neurological disease.
The Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC) - A non-profit organized by parents in central Alabama. We were formed to provide parents with training and information to help them become meaningful participants in their children's education. They operate projects such as the Alabama Parent Training & Information Network for Children with Disabilities (AL PTI NCD) and the Alabama Statewide Parent Information and Resource Center (ALPIRC). A full list of current projects is in the right sidebar.

Health & Families

Medical Park family practice office - A Medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family.
Covenant Hospice - Provides hospice care to families with illnesses that limit their ability to care for themselves.
AIDS Alabama - It was incorporated in 1986 with a mission to serve persons with HIV and to prevent the spread of HIV.
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) - The primary state health agency for the state of Alabama. They provide caring, high quality, and professional services for the improvement and protection of the publics health through disease prevention and the assurance of public services to resident and transient populations of the state regardless of social circumstances or the ability to pay.
Alabama Department of REHABILITATION SERVICES - Created by the Alabama Legislature in 1994, is the state agency that serves people with disabilities from birth to old age through a "continuum of services".
Jefferson County Dept. of Health - Protect Health and Improve quality of life
Alabama Mental Health Directory - The Official Website for people seeking mental health information around North Central Alabama!

Arts & Culture

The Alabama Art Kitchen - The mission of the Alabama Art Kitchen is to provide studio space and equipment to local artists as well as exhibitions, classes and workshops for the community at large.
Mobile Arts Council - The Official Website
The Alabama Celtic Association - A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Celtic Heritage, Arts and Education in the State of Alabama. Alabama is home to a wide variety of Celtic organizations and interests. Several Scottish and Irish Dance schools, Pipe and Drum Bands, Scottish Highland Games, Irish Festivals, Celtic bands and musicians, as well as Celtic Heritage organizations and Clan Societies make their home here.
The Alabama Historical Commission - The goals and objectives parallel those in the Alabama Statewide Comprehensive Preservation Plan. These goals guide the agency's federally-funded historic preservation programs, the state-funded preservation programs and the AHC's historic sites.
The Birmingham Historical Society's Home Page - Was established in 1942. Its mission is to contribute to the quality of life in Birmingham by preserving, learning from, and celebrating its past while helping to shape its future.
The Alabama Art Education Association - A professional organization of art educators dedicated to advocating art education by following national standards, providing membership services, professional growth and leadership opportunities.
artscenteroftheozarks.org - Encourages cultural opportunities in northwest Arkansas in the cultural arts via musical productions, theatre, and visual arts home in Springdale, Arkansas
Amod - Offers a hands-on experience in both technology and science along with a photo gallery and information on the various exhibitions

Recreation & Sports

Crimson Tide Football Team - Alabama Crimson Tide football scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, and video highlights from ESPN.com.
Alabama Trail - A website designed to provide information on hiking trails through the mountain region of Alabama
Boat-Ed - The Official boating website of Alabama providing information regarding on boat safety courses and online certification test.
Univeristy of Alabama Official Atheletic Site - Official Website of Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and Musuem -To honor, preserve and perpetuate the names, deeds and records of those, living and dead, who by achievement or service, have brought lasting fame and honor to the State of Alabama and to themselves through their outstanding accomplishments.
Alabama Sports Festival - Official Website
Bryant Musuem - Hear the philosophy of the University of Alabama coach and view photos, memorabilia and films of major Crimson Tide football victories. Celebrate the wins of quarterbacks Joe Namath and Ken Stabler, and watch as Coach Bryant becomes the winningest coach in the history of college football on Nov. 28, 1981.
Talladegawalk - Tribute to NASCAR's top drivers. Winners inducted each year. Downtown park is memorial to racing great Davey Allison. Induction ceremony held Sat. night of Talladega race week in Sept. or Oct.
Sports Blast - The Largest Indoor Sports Complex in Alabama. It is the Souths premier multi-field indoor sports facility that is universally recognized as providing the finest year round game experience. Sports Blast is committed to maximizing the sport experience for coaches, players and spectators while optimizing the Sports Blast experience Sports Blast offers all persons currently or potentially interested in a host of sports, a unique experience and hospitality currently unavailable in the community

Real Estate

Alabama Real Estate Commission -To serve the public through the licensing and regulating of real estate licensees. To ensure excellence in the real estate profession.
Alabama Real Estate Listing: Homes for Sale - It offers a wide range of listings and real estate properties in Alabama
Realty South - Complete list of Real Estate, Mortgage, Title, Insurance, Relocation and closing Center.
Keller Williams Realty - Complete list of Real Estate in Alabama Areas
Remax Alabama - RE/MAX has a strong presence throughout the state of Alabama.
Alabama Realty - An experienced real estate agency covering south Alabama. For over 25 years Alabama Realty has made home buying easy. They assist with pricing, sales, rental property management, and closings.
Alabama Realty LLC - An expanding Real Estate company with its roots on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast and was founded in 1989 as Island Realty Corporation on the beautiful Dauphin Island, Alabama and has since expanded to cover most of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Our friendly and qualified sales associates are here to serve you. All the same great people that have been serving you for many years on Dauphin Island, and a couple more, will continue to serve you.

Shopping & Entertainment

The Alabama Symphony Orchestra - Official website. It entertained audiences for decades, playing a variety of classical and popular music and hosting performances by some of the finest guest artists in the world. The 54 talented musicians of the ASO bring to life some of the world's most treasured musical masterpieces and introduce listeners to exciting new works and composers, performing concerts for more than 100,000 persons annually.
The Summit Online - Everything you need to enjoy your experience at The Summit.
Shop Boaz - A directory listing that provides basic information on the stores, shops and service providers located in Boaz, Alabama
Alabama Casinos - Alabama Casino & Gambling Information
Bridgestreet Huntsville - If you're in North Alabama, don't miss the luxury and outdoor beauty of Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsvilles high-end shopping destination. After you're done browsing, enjoy an adult beverage and Hollywoods newest blockbuster in the 21-and-over section of Monaco Pictures.
The Shoppes at Eastchase - Montgomery's open-air shopping hub offers a diverse mix of shops and eateries, creating a fun experience for every member of the family.
Unclaimed Baggage - Is unlike any other store in the world. Its a shopping safari where you can bag incredible finds among thousands of lost treasures

Tourism & Travel

Sweet Home Alabama - Official Website of the Alabama Tourism Department
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association - A getaway destination in North Alabama. North Alabama Fishing, Golf, Space and Tourism site
VisionLand Theme Park - Bessemer Splash Beach Water Park and Magic Adventure Theme Park. Home of the wooden Rampage roller coaster.
McWane Center - Birmingham Science center - There will be a numerous exhibits and attractions for the entire family. Also home to an IMAX theater.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach - Popular vacation resorts featuring expansive beaches, championship golf courses, charter fishing, seafood, and more.
US Space and Rocket Center - At Huntsville Variety of space attractions including Apollo cockpit trainer, Helo Simulator, Spacewalk, and a Lunar Lander. Numerous exhibits of rockets and space memorabilia. Also home to an IMAX theater.

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