Top Things to do in Alabama
Top Hotels in Alabama
- 1. Best Western Premier The Tides
- 2. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
- 3. Perdido Beach Resort
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
- 5. Best Western On The Beach
- 6. Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
- 7. Hotel Capstone
- 8. Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel
- 9. Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
- 10. Drury Inn Mobile
10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Alabama That You Shouldn't Miss
If you head for the hills in the state you’ll end up in the northern sector where the inspiring mountains and attractions like the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, the Blue & Gray Museum in Decatur and the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman represent the diversity of experiences available in the area. In the middle of the state you’ll find Birmingham, an urban center with great attractions and museums, and Tuscaloosa, the quintessential college town and home to the University of Alabama. For beach lovers, sandy destinations like Dauphin Island near Mobile, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer beautiful beaches, superb golf, fantastic seafood restaurants and heaping helpings of Southern hospitality.
For those who love to chase the white dimpled ball, Alabama offers one of the best golf values anywhere. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 468 holes at 11 different sites across the state, features top-notch, championship style courses at affordable rates.
Restaurants in Alabama
1. Orbix Hot Glass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Hand blown glass fine art.
Reviewed By sandycZ4928PJ - Athens, United States
Three friends enjoyed blowing an ornament and visiting the gift shop. There are some talented artisans there.
2. Morgan Price Candy Company
3. Beehive Bathhouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Established in 2004, The Beehive Bathhouse began on a dream and commitment to create and formulate high quality Bath & Body products for their customers and friends. We specialize in serving the most highly fragranced, natural products possible. Whether you need a bar of beautiful glycerin for your guest bath or a jar of pure shea butter for your skin, we are here to help you find the product that fits your need. We offer complimentary gift wrap with your purchase so it makes shopping for your friends and relatives a breeze!
Reviewed By JennyW619
My mother and I stopped in recently and purchased Pumpkin Fluff soap with a pumpkin shape inside the glycerine. The fragrance is nice and it is also sparkly. We both plan to give these to friends. But with our purchase, we received a small thank you gift. I chose a sliver of the same soap I had purchased and my mother chose a small container of lotion. We were happy to discover this nice fragrance and soap shop. Very friendly staff.
4. Southern Napa Fine Wine Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Daphne's Neighborhood Fine Wine Store featuring fine wines and craft beers. We're more than a fine wine store, more than a wine bar wine bar, we're Daphne's neighborhood Wine House!A completely renovated farmhouse from the 1880's, Southern Napa is a 'must see' for those who enjoy fine wines. Wine tastings available everyday with wines by the glass & Alabama's only WineStation tasting machines.
5. Superior Pecans & Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Superior Pecans & Gifts is nestled in Eufaula's Historic District, and home of the famous "Pecan Handstack". Superior Pecans and Gifts is also home to over a dozen flavors of candy, coated, roasted, and spiced pecans. Our newest edition, the Largemouth Coffee Company coffee bar, grinds and brews each cup of coffee individually. There is also a FedEx Shipcenter onsite. Superior Pecans & Gifts is open all year round for pecans, custom gifts, and coffee. Gourmet Milk Shakes and Ice Cream bar now open!
Reviewed By BlanqueMange
This is an absolutely great place to stop and get a cup of coffee, to either sit and contemplate the world, sit with friends or wander around while you sip and see all the intriguing items there are for sale. There is no way to be bored in this place, too much stuff to see and enjoy. The staff is friendly and engaging and will happily answer any question. The fragrance of coffee hits you as soon as you walk in the door -even if you aren't a coffee drinker, you will wish you were. My favorite is the Southern Pecan brew - absolutely heavenly. As far as ice cream - well you will find the tried and true favorites with a few interesting flavors in the mix. Portions are perfect - more than you should eat - and never as much as you might want. Around the holidays there are fun and interesting items to give to yourself or others. Most of the items are made by crafts people around the country and the state and others. Anytime of the year, anytime of the day is always a good time to stop by and treat yourself to something wonderful. There are always bags of pecans, fresh, salted, sugared - wonderful!! There are dip mixes, bags of all sorts of things to nibble and beautiful soaps, towels, plates, games, puzzles, novelties. So far, they don't charge for the wonderful fragrances that permeate the store and I'm glad, because I'd go there just for that.
6. Fairhope Roasting Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Fairhope Roasting Company is a locally owned, small batch, specialty coffee roaster located in Fairhope, Alabama. Whether you are a casual coffee drinker, or a coffee fanatic, our goal is to provide you with an exceptional bag of coffee. We now offer tours by appointment!
Reviewed By fairwaysofalabama - Mobile, United States
This morning I experienced the human side of this wonderful coffee company. I was volunteering at a Charity 5k Race and Fairhope Roasting Company & The Warehouse Bakery provided coffee, hot chocolate & a variety of pastries in support of this event. The coffee and pastries were wonderful and appreciated by everyone. I haven't been to their Fairhope location in some time but will make it a point to support them the next time I am in the area. Support your locally businesses who care about the community.
7. Blue Girl Beading Co
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Perfect activity for a rainy day at the beach or anytime if you are a bead fanatic! Come create your own soveneir choosing from our huge selection of beads and findings! Classes available, view on our calendar or call ahead and schedule a convenient time for your group.
Reviewed By 31beckih - Maryville, United States
I love this shop! Tara is amazing. I’ve purchased two previous pieces and this year while visiting Gulf Shores I forgot my favorite necklace. We were having photos taken on the beach so I reached out to Tara and she helped me come up with another amazing piece. I recommend her to other fellow visitors.
8. Pepper Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By rustybob64 - Dahlonega, United States
Cool little shop at The Wharf complex, if you like hot sauces and spicy condiments then this is a place you want to visit.
9. Beach Jerky
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Craft jerky by the bag. Choose from over 100 varieties of specialty jerky products from all over the US of A! Beef jerky and exotic jerky. Deer,alligator, buffalo, elk, wild boar, ahi tuna, salmon just to name a few.
10. Preservation Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
If you’re into gorgeous architecturals, vintage goods, unique gifts or just love historic buildings, come see us in the Lincoln Mill District of downtown Huntsville. Enjoy browsing through our beautifully restored 1927 Lincoln Commissary building. If you're working on restoring a historic home, looking for a special accent piece for your existing home, a unique furniture item, or just looking for a cool Huntsville gift, you'll find it here.
Reviewed By Mm08050885
If you like unusual items with some great patina, this is the store for you. Not only do they have a great and varied selection of small accent prices for home or office, they have a huge selection of antique doors and hardware. Do you like the old hardware stores with wood floors worn with age and a well trained staff? Here is a store you’ll never forget. The proprietors, Jason and Christa Butler along with the 12 children, are wonderful and welcoming to their guests. The building is a historic landmark that the family is happy to share its history. After a year of remodeling and restoration, they have made an unforgettable place to visit.
