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Epic Southern road trip
Journey through the heart of the South
Alabama is in the heart of the Deep South. Nestled between two of the South’s most visited destinations, Nashville and New Orleans, Alabama is the ideal route between the two cities.
Begin your journey through Alabama in Huntsville then head west towards Florence and Muscle Shoals. Continue your journey south towards Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Orange Beach/Gulf Shores before ending in New Orleans.
Along the way you will experience hit recording studios, out-of-this-world museums, music icons, civil rights legends, and plenty of outdoor adventures.
Adventure
Embark on thrilling adventures in Alabama's wilderness.
Nature
Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of Alabama.
Things to see
Experience Alabama's top attractions firsthand.
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Sweet Home Alabama
It's not just a song — it's the heart and soul of the South
Soul music and soul food, a Mardi Gras that predates New Orleans, the rolling foothills of the Appalachians and swathes of white sand on Gulf Coast beaches, literary legends along with a Civil Rights past… Alabama is the sweet surprise of the South. This state of creators and innovators, movers, and shakers, tells its story through its people — the place where Dr. Martin Luther King led the protest to end segregation in America and Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man is also where Harper Lee set To Kill a Mockingbird and F. Scott Fitzgerald penned parts of Tender is The Night. It is in Alabama that Nat King Cole, Father of the Blues W.C. Handy, and country music star Hank Williams were born, and where everyone from Aretha Franklin and Cher to the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan recorded their music.
Sweet Home Alabama
Beautiful beaches
Miles of relaxation, hours of sunshine, plates full of seafood, lively beach-bars and eco-tours.
Cultural melting pot
Mardi Gras, Africatown and alligators; Mobile has a certain magic that keeps you on your toes.
Deals on stays throughout Alabama
Image gallery for 106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton
106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (372 reviews)Exceptional(372 reviews)106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton
Huntsville
Price is AU$1,001for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$334 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hotel O Haven Inn Huntsville AL US 72
Hotel O Haven Inn Huntsville AL US 728.4 out of 10, Very good, (43 reviews)Very good(43 reviews)Hotel O Haven Inn Huntsville AL US 72
Huntsville
Member Price availablePrice is AU$506for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$169 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Four Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport
Four Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)Excellent(1,001 reviews)Four Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport
Huntsville
Price is AU$560for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$187 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (402 reviews)Wonderful(402 reviews)AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown
Huntsville
Price is AU$787for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$262 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Arsenal
Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Arsenal8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (739 reviews)Excellent(739 reviews)Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
Price is AU$631for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$210 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for The Westin Huntsville
The Westin Huntsville8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)Excellent(1,002 reviews)The Westin Huntsville
Huntsville
Price is AU$775for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$258 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)Wonderful(299 reviews)Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection
Birmingham
Price is AU$2,169for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$723 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)Wonderful(520 reviews)Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Birmingham
Price is AU$919for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$306 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (405 reviews)Wonderful(405 reviews)Valley Hotel Homewood Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton
Birmingham
Price is AU$1,410for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$470 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for The Westin Birmingham
The Westin Birmingham8.4 out of 10, Very good, (809 reviews)Very good(809 reviews)The Westin Birmingham
Birmingham
Price is AU$1,363for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$454 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)Very good(1,001 reviews)Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Birmingham
Price is AU$726for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$242 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (818 reviews)Wonderful(818 reviews)Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
Birmingham
Price is AU$1,973for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$658 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)Wonderful(1,001 reviews)Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
Montgomery
Price is AU$1,137for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$379 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery
Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (757 reviews)Excellent(757 reviews)Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Montgomery
Montgomery
10% offPrice is AU$1,050for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$350 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase
Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)Exceptional(1,002 reviews)Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase
Montgomery
Price is AU$805for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$268 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East
Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)Very good(1,000 reviews)Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East
Montgomery
Price is AU$772for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$257 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for SpringHill Suites by Marriott Montgomery Downtown
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Montgomery Downtown8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (662 reviews)Excellent(662 reviews)SpringHill Suites by Marriott Montgomery Downtown
Montgomery
Price is AU$741for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$247 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery - EastChase
Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery - EastChase8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (619 reviews)Excellent(619 reviews)Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery - EastChase
Montgomery
Price is AU$720for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$240 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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VIP AccessThe Admiral, Downtown Historic District9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)Exceptional(1,039 reviews)The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Mobile
22% offPrice is AU$728for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$243 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hilton Garden Inn Mobile Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Mobile Downtown9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (485 reviews)Exceptional(485 reviews)Hilton Garden Inn Mobile Downtown
Mobile
Price is AU$1,009for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$336 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Malaga Inn
Malaga Inn8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)Excellent(1,001 reviews)Malaga Inn
Mobile
10% offPrice is AU$571for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$190 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Candlewood Suites Downtown by IHG
Candlewood Suites Downtown by IHG9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (684 reviews)Wonderful(684 reviews)Candlewood Suites Downtown by IHG
Mobile
Price is AU$709for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$236 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Mobile Marriott
Mobile Marriott8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)Very good(1,000 reviews)Mobile Marriott
Mobile
Price is AU$669for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$223 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile - University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile - University Area by IHG9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (814 reviews)Wonderful(814 reviews)Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile - University Area by IHG
Mobile
Price is AU$643for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$214 per nightincludes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Las Palmas 224 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning
Las Palmas 224 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwningLas Palmas 224 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning
Gulf Shores
7% offPrice is AU$2,417for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$806 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for San Carlos Condos
San Carlos Condos9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6 reviews)Wonderful(6 reviews)San Carlos Condos
Gulf Shores
Member Price availablePrice is AU$2,984for 3 nights, 1 apartmentAU$995 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Sandy Shores West 101 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning
Sandy Shores West 101 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwningSandy Shores West 101 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning
Gulf Shores
8% offPrice is AU$2,558for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$853 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Best Western Premier The Tides
Best Western Premier The Tides9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,324 reviews)Exceptional(1,324 reviews)Best Western Premier The Tides
Orange Beach
Price is AU$1,857for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$619 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)Wonderful(1,003 reviews)The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Orange Beach
Member Price availablePrice is AU$2,708for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$903 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton
Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)Exceptional(1,000 reviews)Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton
Orange Beach
Price is AU$1,744for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$581 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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The Stricklin Hotel9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (836 reviews)Wonderful(836 reviews)The Stricklin Hotel
Florence
10% offPrice is AU$920for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$307 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (711 reviews)Wonderful(711 reviews)Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown
Florence
Price is AU$1,469for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$490 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hampton Inn Florence Midtown near University of North Alabama
Hampton Inn Florence Midtown near University of North Alabama9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (547 reviews)Wonderful(547 reviews)Hampton Inn Florence Midtown near University of North Alabama
Florence
Price is AU$952for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$317 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Residence Inn Florence Marriott
Residence Inn Florence Marriott9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (334 reviews)Wonderful(334 reviews)Residence Inn Florence Marriott
Florence
Price is AU$942for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$314 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Quality Inn Florence Muscle Shoals
Quality Inn Florence Muscle Shoals7.0 out of 10, Good, (353 reviews)Good(353 reviews)Quality Inn Florence Muscle Shoals
Florence
Price is AU$471for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$157 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area
Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (782 reviews)Excellent(782 reviews)Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area
Florence
Price is AU$685for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$228 per nightincludes taxes & fees
Deals on flights to Alabama
Music and mountains
Enjoy the sounds of nature and hit music as you visit Music City USA, Graceland, Elvis Presley’s boyhood home, Muscle Shoals-the Hit Record Capital of the World. Along the way learn about southern jazz and see the largest space museum in the world, America’s largest motorcycle museum and where Civil Rights history was made. For those looking for crowded music halls in the evening and wide-open serenity during the day, this road trip experience is just for you.
Civil rights heritage
The cities of Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma became the anvils on which civil rights victories were hammered. Historic events transformed ordinary citizens such as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Ralph Abernathy, Fred Gray, and others into legends for the ages. Churches where leaders planned these protests are today under consideration by UNESCO for World Heritage Site status. Walk in the footsteps of heroes and martyrs along this itinerary ending in Atlanta, GA.
Southern Coast
A holiday to USA’s South Coast is an exciting adventure filled with food, fun, and sun. On this road trip you will see where America’s civil rights history took place in Montgomery and relax on the beach in Gulf Shores, party in Mobile and New Orleans. This road trip from Atlanta takes you to the Southern Coast to experience the sun, excitement, and history of America.
Nashville to New Orleans
Experience the charm of the South through music, history, cuisine, and the southern coast in this exciting tour that starts in Nashville, travels through Sweet Home Alabama, and ends in New Orleans. This epic southern road trip features amazing attractions, famous studios, historical monuments, massive museums, award-winning dining, and of course, sugar-white sand nestled against emerald waters.
An epic Southern road trip
Follow travel enthusiast Amon Focus as he journeys from Nashville to New Orleans through Alabama to learn about Alabama’s incredible musical influences as well as a whole helping of southern hospitality. Join Amon as he visits famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals, samples local brews in Birmingham, learns about the civil rights movement in Montgomery, experiences the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile and finally relaxes along Alabama’s beautiful sugar-white sand beaches in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
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