Sugar-white Gulf Coast beaches, lakes and resort areas
offer the best of sun and surf throughout the state; providing excellent weekend
relaxation and water sport opportunities.
Alabama's attractions include:
World's largest Space/Rocket Center
U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Park
Army Aviation Museum
Natural History Museum
National Motor Sports Hall of Fame
the world-renowned Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Historic districts
Home to the internationally acclaimed Robert Trent Jones
Golf Trail, which includes seven championship-caliber golf courses.
Botanical Gardens in Birmingham and Huntsville;
Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile, and large, first-class zoological facilities in Birmingham
and Montgomery.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a diverse range of activities
such as camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, tennis and water sports in
more than 20 state parks, four national forests and numerous private campgrounds.
Spectator sports include professional baseball and hockey;
a variety of college sports; dog/horse racing; NASCAR, NHRA, and drag racing; and PGA
events.
Numerous community and university arts programs provide
wonderful ballet, opera and theater events for world-class entertainment and children's
programs for the family including numerous festivals.