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
What to do and see in Alabama, United States: The Best Hiking Trails
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. Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail
2. Athens-Limestone County Nature and Heritage Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
4. Whitey Lee Park
5. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
A 6,000-acre nature preserve with a number of endangered species.
Reviewed By 607jayb - Fairhope, United States
Bon Secour NWR is one of the best kept secrets on the entire Alabama Gulf Coast. The Refuge is located a few miles down the Fort Morgan Peninsula Highway 180 (aka Fort Morgan Road) from Gulf Shores. The Refuge consists of a really nice Nature Center and two great hiking trails. The Jeff Friend Trail is the shorter trail and runs partially along Little Lagoon and also features a kayak/canoe launch. The Pine Beach Trail is the longer trail and is very diverse including deep woods, Little Lagoon and even the Gulf beach area. BSNWR is fantastic for hiking, birding or just enjoying the great outdoors. Whether you are a local or a visitor, invest some time here if you are looking for some diverse outdoor activity away from the crowded beaches and attractions. This would be a great option for spending at least part of a day doing something a bit different from typical "beach vacation" fare. NOTE: As an added bonus, admission is entirely FREE! Also be aware the only public restrooms are at the Nature Center and part of the way down the Pine Beach Trail. There are no restrooms at the Jeff Friend Trail.
6. Martin Wildlife Park Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By dkdgilliam - Alys Beach, United States
We visited mid morning and the weather was perfect. The trail was clean and shady. We saw several friendly people along the way. We especially enjoyed the bridge over the lake.
7. Chief Ladiga Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By cmartfamily - Baton Rouge, United States
We road the Chief Ladiga trail from Jacksonville to the state line where it becomes the Silver Comet trail and on into Cedortown GA. The trail was great, wonderful scenery and only very slight inclines. We went to Cedortown spent the night then returned to Jacksonville the next day.It was a great ride both days.
8. Johnny Henderson Park Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By kdkmdm
This area is the shining jewel of Enterprise. It's beautiful and peaceful, and there's a wonderful playground for younger kids to play and enjoy the splash pad on hot days. There are pavilions for gathering and grills for cooking out. This park even has a dog play pin area with room for pets to play off leash. It seems to be very well patrolled by local police, so everyone stays safe and has a good time.
9. Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By Jugglenut - Greenville, United States
We were there Jan-March. There are 28 miles of nature trails where you walk or bike and can see: Heron, pelicans, alligators, the endangered gopher tortoise, eagles and their young, a great horned owl and it's baby, lots of Osprey nests, etc. My husband even saw a bobcat.
10. Rainbow Mountain Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By LizW539
I like the lovely terrain at Rainbow mountain. There are hiking trails that are not too strenuous. Go!
