| ma has so much to see, do, and learn that | | | | land, and diverse cultural history as well. There is |
| it’s difficult to begin with any one thing but | | | | definitely no shortage of learning experiences for |
| one thing that the state is really known for is its | | | | those curious visitors to Alabama. |
| rich history. Alabama was a key state in the | | | | For the outdoors lovers who visit the state of |
| American Civil Rights movement and evidence of | | | | Alabama there is a diverse landscape available for |
| this can be found at museums and historic sites | | | | a wide variety of outdoor activities. The state has |
| throughout the state. But Alabama is home to | | | | spectacular Gulf Coast beaches with sugar-white |
| many other things worth visiting as well. The | | | | sands and alternatively magnificent mountain |
| state is the birth place of a number of famous | | | | areas perfect for the ultimate hiking trip. Visitors |
| people, home to spectacular scenery, and the | | | | to the state also have the opportunity to choose |
| state touches the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors to the | | | | from a long list of state parks that are each |
| state can always find something to see or do | | | | individual in their own way. The Noccalula Falls |
| whether they enjoy being outside, enjoy | | | | State Park is home to not only a 90 foot |
| museums and historical places, or enjoy | | | | waterfall but beautiful Botanical Gardens as well. |
| adventure driven activities that will get the | | | | Here visitors can bask in the fabulous natural |
| adrenaline pumping before kicking back, relaxing, | | | | surroundings that can be found in Alabama. At the |
| and enjoying some good old southern hospitality. | | | | Jasmine Hill Garden and Outdoor Museum visitors |
| These are the things that truly bring the many, | | | | can get a look at a magnificent southern garden |
| many visitors to the state of Alabama every | | | | but with an intriguing ancient Greek theme. |
| year. | | | | Wherever you decide to spend your outdoor time |
| For those individuals who really enjoy history this | | | | in Alabama you’ll be sure to enjoy. |
| is the right place to be. The state of Alabama has | | | | Finally, the state is rich with culture. Here you will |
| one of the richest histories in America. For | | | | find numerous outstanding art museums, plenty |
| starters the state’s history dates back as | | | | of festivals to attend year round, and a number |
| far as 1519 and the state was at one point part | | | | of performing art venues as well as music venues |
| of the Confederate States of America. But the | | | | of all types. And for those individuals on a family |
| state is also home to a significant list of famous | | | | vacation you will find a number of kid-friendly |
| people as well. Famous people that were born in | | | | museums that will delight the whole family. |
| the state include Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, Joe | | | | Whatever you decide to do in Alabama |
| Louis, W.C. Handy, Jesse Owens, Hank Williams, | | | | you’ll be sure to leave wishing that you |
| and Mae Jemison. The state is home to a wide | | | | had just a little more time, but you can always |
| variety of historical museums, historic homes and | | | | come again. |