Heres where to spend a few days away in Alabama, including our editors favorite spots.
Too diverse to pack into one trip, we recommendexploring the stateone short getaway at a time.
Dive into ocean waters and coastal thrills one weekend then enjoy lakeside festivities the next.
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Discover one of Alabamas historic cities another weekend and trek “Alabama’s Aspen” the weekend after that.
When looking for a place to get away insweet home Alabama, the options are endless.
BecauseSouthern Livingis based out of Birmingham, its no wonder that weve gotAlabamas weekend hotspotsdown to a science.
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Mobiles claim to fame is being home to thefirst Mardi Gras Carnivalnot New Orleans.
Thats hardly what defines them though.
Its the scenic views, beautiful historic districts, and surprising social clubs that make Mobile worth a visit.
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Lake Martin
To make the most of a weekend, Holland recommendsLake Martinfor a complete getaway.
Rent a lake house, she says.
Guntersville
Guntersville is a fun option for a weekend, Holland says.
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Plus, Holland adds, the downtown is precious with fun shops and restaurants.
Montgomery
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History buffs simply must mozy on over to Montgomery.
Birmingham
Come visitSouthern Livings stomping grounds and stay a while.
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During your stay, confirm to check outBurritt on the Mountainestate, and dont miss ourfavorite museum, theU.S.
Space & Rocket Centerwhich earns Huntsville the nickname, Rocket City.
Aptly named the Sunset Capital of Alabama, the views on Dauphin Island are worth writing home about.
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Thats whySouthern Living’s Cribb recommends Fairhope for any Alabama-bound weekend traveler.
Theres an adorable downtown with cute shops and galleries and restaurants, she says.
Plus, it’s on the Bay, so there’s a relaxed coastal atmosphere too.
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Want an insider’s perspective on the popular vacation town?
Our longtime columnistRick Bragg has the scoop.
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