Alabama
Alabama’s rich historic past is well preserved, especially its beautiful antebellum homes. The Constitution of the Confederacy was drawn up in Alabama. The civil rights movement also started in Alabama. The bustling port of Mobile has a very important port of call for merchant ships from all over the world.
Alabama has great beaches, bays and rivers, and is a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, fishermen and hunters. Alabama’s lakes, rivers and streams are home to a variety of bass, bream, crappie, catfish, walleye and rainbow trout to name a few! At our Gulf State Resort, the saltwater angler will find excitement in landing the big one from our own pier or surf fishing right from the beach. Everything from king mackerel, amberjack, cobia, flounder, bluefish, tuna and more. Many of our parks offer full marina services including boat rentals, bait & tackle, snacks and cold drinks.
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There’s a reason so many great writers are from the South. Our unique culture breeds creativity. It also produces some fantastic cultural landmarks, such as the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the sixth-largest Shakespeare festival in the world, which Variety called “an oasis of optimism and growth.” If you’re looking for more musical fare, catch some of America’s hottest acts at huge concert venues in Birmingham, Montgomery or Orange Beach, to name a few. Or find the next Taylor Hicks at one of Alabama’s hundreds of live music spots, where top upcoming talent is constantly on display.
After a good meal? Alabama features some legendary eateries. Visit the Dew Drop Inn in Mobile and bite into the burger that inspired the Jimmy Buffet song “Cheesburger in Paradise.” Or come see how nationally acclaimed Birmingham chef Frank Stitt whose restaurants include Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega Resaurant & Cafe, and Chez Fonfon has revolutionized the fine-dining experience in Alabama. Looking to pick up the pace? Catch a race at the Talladega Superspeedway or a college football game at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium (92,000 capacity) or Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. Plus, with hundreds of beautiful golf courses nestled throughout the state, including the world-famous Robert Trent Jones golf trail, Alabama offers what Golf Digest has called some of the best golf vacations in the world.
Another good way to relax is a trip to one of Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast destinations. Kick back on the white sands. Charter a boat. Visit a bustling water park. There’s no shortage of things to do. In short, it’s paradise. And not just for families but golfers, sun-worshipers, fishermen and vacationers in general. And you’ll find plenty of outdoor activities in the rest of the state. Alabama offers literally every type of outdoor adventure imaginable, from hiking, camping, cycling, canoeing and kayaking to horseback riding, fishing, scaling boulders and rappelling down canyons. Browse our site, and learn more about beautiful Alabama.
Alabama State Parks offer a selection of overnight accommodations just for you, on ridge tops or lake edges, along golf courses or in secluded woods. Several parks offer rustic cabins, some constructed of native stone, that will make you feel like you’re “roughing it” in style.. Plus, you’ll be able to wake up to a round of golf or enjoy water sports on one of the many rivers and lakes.
Alabama State Parks offer a selection of overnight accommodations just for you, on ridge tops or lake edges, along golf courses or in secluded woods. Several parks offer rustic cabins, some constructed of native stone, that will make you feel like you’re “roughing it” in style.. Plus, you’ll be able to wake up to a round of golf or enjoy water sports on one of the many rivers and lakes.
