Alabama

Alabama is in the southeastern area of the United States known as the Deep South.

Alabama became the 22nd state on Dec. 14, 1819 but Alabama's history begins well before than that. From plantations to the Confederacy to Civil Rights to the Space Race, Alabama's history has it all. Travel to Alabama isn't just about history though, Alabama has great opportunities for spending time outdoors whether it be fishing, golf, boating or walking in the woods.

Alabama's travel regions are

In Alabama's northern Mountain Region travelers can take of advantage of lakes, rivers, waterfalls, hills and forests. If you need a rest after all that swimming and hiking there are historic towns and cities, including Huntsville - home of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

Alabama's largest city, Birmingham, offers many museums, parks and world-class dining. If the big city doesn't have enough excitement, head east to Talladega Superspeedway for NASCAR racing at the largest and fastest speedway in the world.

Selma has historic plantations and Civil Rights landmarks such as the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church where Dr. Martin Luther King launched the march for Voter's Rights. Alabama's capital Montgomery was both the birthplace of the Confederacy and a major part of the Civil Rights movement.

Travel to Alabama's Gulf coast for the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Enjoy great seafood served up in historic surroundings in Mobile, the original capital of the Louisiana Territory.