November 11, 2025
Northern AlabamaVisitFlorenceAL.com; TheShoalsAL.com; @VisitTheShoals
Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Florence—known collectively as The Shoals—are home to several significant historic sites, including the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the iconic music studios of Muscle Shoals, Helen 
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaVisitTuscaloosa.com; @VisitTuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa stands out as a destination where Southern hospitality meets vibrant energy, says Jasmine Rainey, director of tourism for Visit Tuscaloosa. “As the home of the University of Alabama (UA), Tuscaloosa offers a balance of big-city amenities …
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaExperienceMontgomeryAL.org; @ExperienceMontgomery
Montgomery’s Freedom Monument
Sculpture Park opened in 2024 as the final part of The Legacy Sites, set on 17 acres along the Alabama River. According to ExperienceMontgomeryAL.org, The Legacy Sites explores the lived experience of enslaved people and features …
November 11, 2025
Southern Alabama/ Gulf CoastAs the birthplace of the original Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, Mobile offers a cultural heritage that is a tapestry of its diverse historical influences, including early French and Spanish explorers. The city provides 325 years …
November 11, 2025
Northern AlabamaHuntsville.org; @Go2HuntsvilleAL; @VisitHuntsvilleAL
Many things set Huntsville apart, according to Jamie Koshofer, vice president of conventions for Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). “Huntsville, known as ‘Rocket City,’ is home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the …
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaGreaterGadsden.com; @GreaterGadsden
For outdoor enthusiasts, Greater Gadsden offers an immersion in the breathtaking beauty of nature, says Tina Morrison, executive director of Greater Gadsden Area Tourism. “At Noccalula Falls Park, there’s a 90-foot waterfall, mountain biking or hiking trails, mini golf, an …
November 11, 2025
Southern Alabama/Gulf CoastJust a few minutes north of Alabama’s beaches, Foley has a historic downtown with museums, shops, and local restaurants, according to VisitFoley.com. It’s home to the popular Tanger Outlets and OWA, a 520-acre theme park with …
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaAuburn-Opelika represents modern hospitality, says Brooke Kastner, vice president of Auburn-Opelika Tourism. “We offer two boutique towns that are budget-friendly yet rich with sophistication. Our venues are extensions of our forward-thinking mentality and our deeply …
November 11, 2025
Southern Alabama/Gulf CoastExploreEasternShore.com; @ESChamber
Only 20 minutes from downtown Mobile, the Eastern Shore cities of Spanish Fort, Daphne, Fairhope, and Point Clear offer unique venues, charming downtowns, and a historic bayfront resort, according to ExploreEasternShore.com.
In Point Clear, the historic Grand Hotel Golf …
November 11, 2025
Central AlabamaInBirmingham.com; @InBirmingham
Birmingham is a city where Southern charm meets modern innovation, offering meeting and event planners the best of both worlds, according to Dan Williams, CEO of In Birmingham, the Greater Birmingham CVB. “Our location is steeped in rich history, from …
