Alabama Tourism

First White House of the Confederacy – Montgomery, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:47:33 +0000

First White House of the Confederacy – Mongomery, Alabama Aberham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United State in November of 1860. What followed was a reaction throughout the slave-owning states of the Cotton South with South carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabam, Gerogia, Louisiana and Texas seceding from the Union. On February 5, 1861,... [Continue Reading]

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National Peanut Festival – Dothan, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 30 May 2011 21:28:24 +0000

National Peanut Festival – Dothan, Alabama Of all the peanuts grown in the United States approximately half of them come from a 100 mile radius of Dothan. The National Peanut Festival is held each fall to honor peanut growers and to celebrate the growing season. Peanuts are farmed on nearly 200,000 acres in southern Alabama,... [Continue Reading]

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Historic Districts of Decatur – Decatur, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:29:33 +0000

Historic Districts of Decatur – Decatur, Alabama There are two historic districts in Decatur. One is the Albany district which is situationed very near the Tennessee River. Here you will find a fabulous collection of late 19th and early 20th Century homes, ranging from Queen Anne Victorians to Craftsman Bungalows. This district extends from its... [Continue Reading]

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Freedom Quilting Bee – Alberta, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 30 May 2011 18:02:23 +0000

Freedom Quilting Bee – Alberta, Alabama The Freedom Quity Bee grew out of the Civil Rights movement. Income was needed after the local people lost their jobs after registering to vote in the 1960′s so the women put their kills to use making quits for sale. The Freedome Bee is now the largest private employer... [Continue Reading]

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Aldrich Coal Mine Museum – Montevallo, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 30 May 2011 17:13:26 +0000

Aldrich Coal Mine Museum – Montevallo, Alabama In 1873 Truman Heminway Aldrich leased the Montevallo coal mines and purchased the mines outright in 1875. He named the surrounding settlement Aldrich. The Musuem is housed in the “Company Store” of the former Montevallo Coal Mining Company in Aldrich, and Historic Farrington Hall. As coal and coke... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind – Talladega, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 30 May 2011 16:02:32 +0000

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind – Talladega, Alabama This school is for those that are deaf, blind and/or multidisabled. It works with children from ages 3 to 21 years old providing traditional and nontraditional programs and educational experiences for those who are blind and vision impaired as residential or day students. They also provide... [Continue Reading]

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10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Memorial – Huntsville, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:53:35 +0000

10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Memorial – Huntsville, Alabama The 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army was one of the original African-American units known as the “Buffalo Soliders.” There were two cavalry and two infantry regiments established in 1866. When war boke out in Spain on April 25, 1898, all four African-American regiments were... [Continue Reading]

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Admiral Raphael Semmes House – Mobile, Alabama

Editor — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:55:07 +0000

Admiral Raphael Semmes House – Mobile, Alabama This house was built by its first owner, Peter Horta, in 1858 but is best known as the home of Admiral Raphael Semmes, captain of the Confederate sloop-of-war- CSS Alabama. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Semmes has been in the... [Continue Reading]

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Delta Woods & Waters Expo – Spanish Fort, Alabama

admintest — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:49:29 +0000

3rd Annual Delta Woods & Waters Expo Saturday April 30, 2011 9am - 4pm Held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the causeway in Spanish Fort. The Expo highlights the amazing natural resources of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and promotes responsible outdoor recreation. Experienced outdoorsmen and educators will give hands-on demonstrations of skills such as fly tying and casting, canoe and kayak handling, turkey calling, camping, hiking, birding and wild life identification. There will be retrieving dogs, archery, a virtual jet ski, black bears, gators, life marine animals, nature photography (bring your camera), food, music and half hour pontoon boat rides. Dr. John C. Hall will bring to life the work of naturalist and explorer William Bartram. New this year: The Great Bartram Canoe Race, a family kayak and canoe race run during the height of Saturday’s festivities. For more information visit www.cityofspanishfort.com or call 251-626-4884

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Pickens County Courthouse, Carrollton, Alabama

admintest — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:51:51 +0000

Don’t miss the 2011 performance of "The Face In The Courthouse Window" at the Historic Pickens County Courthouse, Carrollton, AL - just steps from where Henry Wells was standing when lightning struck on that fateful day. April 14th - 17th, 2011.

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The Lily Pond Art Gallery & Tea Room, downtown Historic Jasper

admintest — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:12:56 +0000

Art Gallery filled with arts and crafts from over 25+ local and regional Alabama artists. Tea Room rental for special events. "Take What You Make" art and craft classes. Birthday party packages. Event and Wedding Planning.

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FALL-N-FOLSOM Marion, AL

admintest — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:54:22 +0000

Fall-n-Folsom at Holmestead Company’s Moore-Webb-Holmes Plantation c. 1819 Saturday, October 2, 2010 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Alabama Hwy. 14 (seven miles west of Marion at Folsom) The Plantation comes alive the first weekend in October for Fall-n-Folsom. Visit the site of one of Alabama’s last active plantations, featuring structures dating back more than a century. Walk inside the general store, built in 1875, and step back into time with photographs and tools showing a family’s heritage for more than 190 years. Bring your family for a day of history, entertainment and excitement. Join us for family fun activities which include: Historic tour of more than 28 buildings: cotton gin, log seed house, smoke house, weaving house, plus more Hayride and hay slide Corn maze Farm equipment museum Pumpkin patch Demonstrations of gristmill, blacksmith shop, basket weaving, quilting and more. Picture-perfect moments, both historic and new Holmestead beef burgers and drinks available for purchase Admission: $10/person, discount for children For more information contact Jenny Holmes: 334.683.9955

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab – Dauphin Island, Alabama

Editor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:46 +0000

Dauphin Island Sea Lab – Dauphin Island, Alabama Focused on educating the public, doing marine science research, coastal zone management policy and marine science education this facility reaches deeply into the concerns and future of the waterways of the Gulf Coast Region. The facility was founded in 1971 by the State Legislature and is Alabama’s... [Continue Reading]

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Magee Farm – Kushla, Alabama

Editor — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:59:05 +0000

Magee Farm – Kushla, Alabama The Magee Farmhouse has been part of the Kushla community since it was built in 1848. In all those years there have been four families that have lived within its walls. The two story house was built by black slaves, as were the outbuildings. It was the largest private residence... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama State Capitol – Montgomery, Alabama

Editor — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:31:00 +0000

Alabama State Capitol – Montgomery, Alabama A visit to the Alabama State Capitol will give you a true opportunity to learn about the history of the state and the Confederacy. The Confederacy began in the original Senate chamber in Montgomery. It was chosen as the site to invite the seceding states to meet because of... [Continue Reading]

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St. Stephens Historical Park – St. Stephens, Alabama

Editor — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:58:28 +0000

St. Stephens Historical Park – St. Stephens, Alabama History is available in many different venues in Alabama; you can enjoy so many different places and sites while learning about the states history. One of the delightful places to visit, with so much history to learn about, is the St. Stephens Historical Park. This 200 acre... [Continue Reading]

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Annual Alex City Jazz Fest – Alexander City, Alabama

Editor — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:44:23 +0000

Annual Alex City Jazz Fest – Alexander City, Alabama Mixing your Alabama tourism adventure with some great jazz has to be some of the most exciting things that you will experience. You can attend the FREE tow-day event in Alexander City at Strand Park in Downtown Alexander City on Friday and at the Lake Martin... [Continue Reading]

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Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site – Tuskegee, Alabama

Editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:54:28 +0000

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site – Tuskegee, Alabama You will want to spend some time going through the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site when you are visiting Alabama. Here the historic story of the African-American pilots began when in over 15,000 were part of the Tuskegee Experience who served in the Army Air Corp. from... [Continue Reading]

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Hank Williams Museum – Montgomery, Alabama

Editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:50:37 +0000

Hank Williams Museum – Montgomery, Alabama Hiram (Hank) Williams started his career at the age of 14 when he won a talent show at the Empire Theater in Montgomery in 1937. He began playing guitar following his 8th birthday when his mother gave him his first guitar. From that gift came the historic life of... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival – Montgomery, Alabama

Editor — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:35:52 +0000

Alabama Shakespeare Festival – Montgomery, Alabama If you are a fan of great Shakespeare then you really need to come to this festival. It is the 6th largest Shakespeare festival in the world. After beginning as a part-time with plays running for six weeks during the summer the Festival was moved from Anniston to Montgomery... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama Department of Archives & History – Montgomery, Alabama

Editor — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:30:39 +0000

Alabama Department of Archives & History – Montgomery, Alabama This stunning Alabama marble building is the oldest state-funded archives in U.S. Established in 1901 to provide an opportunity to share information on the public needs, to preserve documentation services to the state from the Civil War. Through the 1890′s it was felt that there was... [Continue Reading]

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Adventureland Theme Park – Dothan, Alabama

Editor — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:21:14 +0000

Adventureland Theme Park – Dothan, Alabama This amusement park is open every day of the year! There is no gate admission and military discounts are available while at the park with proper ID. Perhaps you want to try your skill at one of the two 18 hole miniature golf courses. Try you skill at weaving... [Continue Reading]

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Wehle Nature Center – Midway, Alabama

Travel Writer — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:00:32 +0000

Learn about the Outdoors at the Wehle Nature Center in Midway, Alabama. The Wehle Nature Center, located in the hills and forests around Midway, Alabama provides visitors with a number of different things to see and do, all of which are related to the great outdoors. From special demonstrations to wildlife exhibits and hiking trails,... [Continue Reading]

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U.S. Space & Rocket Center – Huntsville, Alabama

Travel Writer — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:33:27 +0000

U.S. Space & Rocket Center Delivers Out of this World Fun. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is one of the premier space museums in the world. The first NASA visitor center, the USSRC opened in 1970. Since that time more than 12 million visitors have taken the opportunity to learn... [Continue Reading]

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Noccalula Falls – Gadsden, Alabama

Travel Writer — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:27:59 +0000

The Legend and Beauty of Noccalula Falls. Alabama is home to a number of different beautiful and exciting attractions and sights. One of the most breathtaking sights in the state is Noccalula Falls. Both lovely and historical, the falls have frequently been referred to as the most beautiful location in the entire state. The timeless... [Continue Reading]

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Early Works Museum – Huntsville, Alabama

Travel Writer — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:20:21 +0000

Early Works Museum Complex Offers Hands-On Learning. The Early Works Museum Complex in Huntsville, Alabama offers a spectacular way for children to enjoy hands-on learning experiences. The complex seeks to bring history to life by sharing the rich history of Alabama through interactive exhibits. The main complex is comprised of three different museums and features... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame – Birmingham, Alabama

Travel Writer — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:09:54 +0000

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. If you love the sounds of Duke Ellington, Erskine Hawkins and Nat King Cole, then a trip to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame will definitely be in order if you happen to be in the area. Featuring an art-deco style, the Hall of Fame was originally founded in 1978... [Continue Reading]

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Cheaha State Park – Delta, Alabama

Travel Writer — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:38:14 +0000

Cheaha State Park Offers Secluded Beauty. Cheaha State Park is one of the most unique state parks in the state of Alabama due to the fact that it is the highest point in the state. As a result, visitors are able to enjoy incredible views from this beautiful park. Rising more than 2,400 feet above... [Continue Reading]

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Enjoy your Favorite Outdoor Activities at Little River Canyon National Preserve

Travel Writer — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:49:30 +0000

Anyone spending time in northeast Alabama will want to explore scenic Little River Canyon National Preserve. Located in the Southern Appalachians, the Preserve features a variety of natural attractions. You can hike, camp, horseback ride or take a scenic drive among sandstone cliffs, bluffs and boulders, waterfalls and forested areas. From a simple picnic to... [Continue Reading]

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Spend a Day Exploring Burritt on the Mountain’s Attractions

Travel Writer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:46:48 +0000

Whether you love history, hiking, shopping for gifts or just enjoy exploring interesting places, you’ll find Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama an ideal place to spend a day. Burritt on the Mountain is a Living Museum that features an incredible mansion, historic park and a barnyard complete with farm animals. Burritt on... [Continue Reading]

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Plan an Exciting Day at the Birmingham Zoo

Travel Writer — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:38:46 +0000

On your next visit to Birmingham, Alabama, you won’t want to miss the Birmingham Zoo. This 122-acre zoo is home to approximately 250 species of animals, including several endangered species from around the world. There are many different themed exhibits at the Birmingham Zoo, including seasonal displays such as the Native Butterfly Encounter. There... [Continue Reading]

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Birding at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island

Travel Writer — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:37:10 +0000

Birders heading to Alabama’s Gulf Shore won’t want to miss the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island. Whether you are spending time camping on Dauphin Island or just plan to visit this beautiful island on a weekend trip, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary is well worth a visit. The Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island consists... [Continue Reading]

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Anniston Museum of Natural History, Anniston Alabama

Travel Writer — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:33:41 +0000

Explore Diverse and Dynamic Exhibits at the Anniston Museum of Natural History If you will be traveling through Alabama or spending time in beautiful Calhoun County, take the opportunity to visit the Anniston Museum of Natural History. This incredible museum is located halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta in Lagarde Park, Anniston, just off of Rt.... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum – Birmingham, Alabama

Editor — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:07:06 +0000

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Museum – Birmingham, Alabama This museum contains over 5,000 artifacts from the sports world. Among those items are artifacts from famous named sports figures such as Jesse Owens, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Willie Mays, and Carl Lewis. If someone was born in the state of Alabama they are eligible to... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama Adventure – Birmingham, Alabama

Editor — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:40:55 +0000

Alabama Adventure – Birmingham, Alabama Are you looking for a wide range of rides and variety at an amusement park? If so, the city of Birmingham has the answer for you with two parks with more than 100 acres of rides and games. There are water shows, entertainment, rides, and shows to excite everyone. There... [Continue Reading]

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Cook’s Natural Science Museum – Decatur Alabama

Travel Writer — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:55:23 +0000

Cook’s Natural Science Museum offers an educational experience for schools, church groups and various other organizations completely free of charge. The museum provides extensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds and animals, rocks and minerals, sea shells and coral. Collections of beautiful and exotic insects, birds, animals, rocks, minerals, sea shells and more! ... [Continue Reading]

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Alabama Constitution Village – Huntsville Alabama

Travel Writer — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:35:32 +0000

The Village rests on the actual site where the Alabama Constitutional Convention was held in 1819. Alabama Constitution Village defiantly resists the passage of time as costumed guides recreate life as it was in the early 1800′s… spinning wool, dipping candles, crafting furniture, printing on the old press, and tending to the garden. Step inside... [Continue Reading]

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