Alabama has played a very relevant role in some of the largest turning points of US history. There is also a variety of scenic views in Alabama whether it is wooded canyons or scenic ocean views. For the fantasy lovers there is the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. For the outdoor minded there is the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Birmingham. History buffs should visit the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery.
The largest city in Alabama is Birmingham. You can view fine Greek Revival architecture from the late eighteen hundreds at the Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens. The Civil Rights Institute offers individuals a history of the conflict in Birmingham along with the store of Martin Luther King. For the family travelers there is the McWane Center Adventure in Science. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens features sixty-two acres with over five thousand different types of plants. Then there is the Alabama Adventure Theme Park which offers a wide variety of rides and attractions.
Huntsville provides visitors with the unique experience of walking through a village recreated to eighteen hundreds style. From history to future, Huntsville has it covered with the largest space attraction in the US Space and Rocket Center. There are a number of interactive exhibits including a demonstration in the force of gravity and a theater that displays various 3D movies.
For those looking for a coastal getaway there is the city of Mobile and the Gulf Coast region. Mobile provides visitors with a wide selection of water activities including fishing, jet skiing, rafting, canoeing and sailing. But water activities isn’t all Mobile has to offer. There is also the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Museum of Science and the Historic District.
Accommodations are wide and varied in Alabama. There are plenty of chain hotels and motels from the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa which just opened in Florence or the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa just outside of Birmingham. For those who are traveling by RV there are a number of RV parks to choose from in Alabama in addition to many camp grounds. To help you find the perfect inn for your accommodation needs in Alabama you could visit the Alabama Bed and Breakfast Association at www.bedandbreakfastalabama.com which will help you to find what you are looking for whether it is a historic luxury mansion or a beach house along the Gulf Coast region. A good option for couple is the Beach House for adults only. This hotel is located on the Gulf Shores dune and have plenty of decks with beautiful panoramic views of the crystal clear blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Truly an excellent experience for the traveling couple.
