Cities to Visit
Alabama
Alabama
Capital - Montgomery
State Standouts
Nicknames
- Yellowhammer State
- Heart of Dixie
Geographic Regions
- Cumberland Plateau
- Tennessee Valley
- Appalachian Valley
- Piedmont Plateau
- Coastal Plain
State Description
When you visit Alabama, you are visiting the Heart of Dixie. But, despite its sometimes turbulent past, Alabama is very much a part of today's South vibrant, interesting, diverse and multicultural. NASCAR fans swarm to Talladega in April. Revelers celebrate Mardi Gras in Mobile. Fans of George Washington Carver flock to the National Peanut Festival in Dothan every fall. And don't forget the Alabama Renaissance Fair in Florence each October. In fact, there are more than 1000 fairs and festivals in Alabama every year certainly something for everyone. For outdoor fun, Alabama offers a virtual potpourri of options. Alabama's Gulf Shores offer miles of white, sandy beaches for kids, sunbathers and beachcombers to enjoy. The Gulf Coast is also known for fishing, scuba diving, dolphin and turtle sightings. Mount Cheaha is great for rock-climbing and rappelling, while the Sequoyah Caverns are the spot for spelunking and cave exploration. If you want to hike, mountain bike, backpack or just explore the outdoors, Alabama has the beauty you seek. For those seeking an other-wordly adventure, don't forget the US Space Camp in Huntsville where kids, or kids-at-heart, can experience the wonder of space and feel like an astronaut. Birmingham is home to sights as diverse as the Civil Rights' Institute, the Birmingham Museum of Art, the Jazz Hall of Fame and the nearby Moundville Archaeological Park. And for those with a taste for history, don't miss the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Site, the Rosa Parks Museum, Helen Keller's Birthplace & Home, or follow the Trail of Tears National Historical Trail. Today's Alabama has art, culture, sports, history, natural beauty, fairs, festivals and activities for everyone it's truly the Heart of the South.
Local Color
- Dixie Alley
- Sweet Home Alabama
- Moon Pies
- Black Belt
- Order of Myths
- Crawfish
- Boiled Peanuts
Major Industries
- Aerospace
- Auto Manufacturing
- Mineral Extraction
- Steel Production & Fabrication
- Technology
- Agriculture
- Cotton
Famous Residents
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