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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
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Hotel O Haven Inn Huntsville AL US 727.8 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)Good(9 reviews)Hotel O Haven Inn Huntsville AL US 72
Huntsville
Member Price availablePrice is AU$291for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$97 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown
AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (385 reviews)Wonderful(385 reviews)AC Hotel by Marriott Huntsville Downtown
Huntsville
Price is AU$939for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$313 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Huntsville West - Research Pk by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Huntsville West - Research Pk by IHG9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (856 reviews)Exceptional(856 reviews)Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Huntsville West - Research Pk by IHG
Huntsville
Price is AU$701for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$234 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for The Westin Huntsville
The Westin Huntsville8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)Excellent(1,002 reviews)The Westin Huntsville
Huntsville
Price is AU$687for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$229 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Homewood Suites by Hilton Huntsville - Downtown, AL
Homewood Suites by Hilton Huntsville - Downtown, AL9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (600 reviews)Wonderful(600 reviews)Homewood Suites by Hilton Huntsville - Downtown, AL
Huntsville
Price is AU$712for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$237 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hyatt Place Huntsville/ Research Park/ Redstone
Hyatt Place Huntsville/ Research Park/ Redstone8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)Excellent(1,005 reviews)Hyatt Place Huntsville/ Research Park/ Redstone
Huntsville
Price is AU$655for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$218 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,267 reviews)Excellent(1,267 reviews)Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel
Birmingham
Price is AU$758for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$253 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)Very good(1,002 reviews)Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler
Birmingham
Price is AU$1,049for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$350 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, (794 reviews)Wonderful(794 reviews)Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
Birmingham
Price is AU$1,725for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$575 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for TownePlace Suites by Marriott Birmingham South
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Birmingham South8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (263 reviews)Excellent(263 reviews)TownePlace Suites by Marriott Birmingham South
Birmingham
Price is AU$1,166for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$389 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,127 reviews)Excellent(1,127 reviews)Comfort Inn Birmingham Homewood
Birmingham
Member Price availablePrice is AU$624for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$208 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (792 reviews)Excellent(792 reviews)Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Downtown at UAB
Birmingham
Price is AU$1,102for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$367 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Montgomery8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,015 reviews)Very good(1,015 reviews)La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Montgomery
Montgomery
25% offPrice is AU$717for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$239 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase
Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)Exceptional(1,000 reviews)Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery-EastChase
Montgomery
Price is AU$1,040for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$347 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
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$1,505for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$502 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery EastChase
Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery EastChase9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (579 reviews)Exceptional(579 reviews)Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery EastChase
Montgomery
Price is AU$893for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$298 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr
Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,048 reviews)Very good(1,048 reviews)Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Ctr
Montgomery
Price is AU$1,247for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$416 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Montgomery EastChase Pkwy
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Montgomery EastChase Pkwy8.4 out of 10, Very good, (957 reviews)Very good(957 reviews)Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Montgomery EastChase Pkwy
Montgomery
Price is AU$784for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$261 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile Providence Park/Airport9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (839 reviews)Wonderful(839 reviews)Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile Providence Park/Airport
Mobile
Price is AU$760for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$253 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for TownePlace Suites By Marriott Mobile
TownePlace Suites By Marriott Mobile7.8 out of 10, Good, (214 reviews)Good(214 reviews)TownePlace Suites By Marriott Mobile
Mobile
Price is AU$667for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$222 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile I-65@ Airport Blvd
Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile I-65@ Airport Blvd8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)Excellent(1,002 reviews)Hampton Inn & Suites Mobile I-65@ Airport Blvd
Mobile
Price is AU$866for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$289 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, (772 reviews)Wonderful(772 reviews)Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile - University Area by IHG
Mobile
Price is AU$722for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$241 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Home2 Suites by Hilton Mobile International Airport
Home2 Suites by Hilton Mobile International Airport8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (787 reviews)Excellent(787 reviews)Home2 Suites by Hilton Mobile International Airport
Mobile
Member Price availablePrice is AU$996for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$332 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Tru by Hilton Mobile
Tru by Hilton Mobile9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (797 reviews)Wonderful(797 reviews)Tru by Hilton Mobile
Mobile
Price is AU$674for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$225 per nightincludes taxes & fees
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)Exceptional(1,001 reviews)SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach
Orange Beach
Price is AU$789for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$263 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Sleep Inn On The Beach
Sleep Inn On The Beach8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,219 reviews)Excellent(1,219 reviews)Sleep Inn On The Beach
Orange Beach
Price is AU$537for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$179 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)Excellent(1,005 reviews)Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG
Orange Beach
Price is AU$662for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$221 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Perdido Beach Resort
Perdido Beach Resort9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,806 reviews)Exceptional(1,806 reviews)Perdido Beach Resort
Orange Beach
10% offPrice is AU$1,393for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$464 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, (1,000 reviews)Wonderful(1,000 reviews)The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
Gulf Shores
Member Price availablePrice is AU$697for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$232 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Best Western Premier The Tides
Best Western Premier The Tides9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,248 reviews)Exceptional(1,248 reviews)Best Western Premier The Tides
Orange Beach
Price is AU$601for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$200 per nightincludes taxes & fees
Image gallery for Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (693 reviews)Wonderful(693 reviews)Hampton Inn & Suites Florence-Downtown
Florence
Price is AU$988for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$329 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Renaissance Shoals Resort and Spa
Renaissance Shoals Resort and Spa9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (743 reviews)Wonderful(743 reviews)Renaissance Shoals Resort and Spa
Florence
Price is AU$1,502for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$501 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for GunRunner Boutique Hotel
GunRunner Boutique Hotel9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (185 reviews)Exceptional(185 reviews)GunRunner Boutique Hotel
Florence
10% offPrice is AU$1,321for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$440 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE NORTHEAST by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE NORTHEAST by IHG9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (577 reviews)Wonderful(577 reviews)Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE NORTHEAST by IHG
Florence
Price is AU$711for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$237 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, (540 reviews)Wonderful(540 reviews)Hampton Inn Florence Midtown near University of North Alabama
Florence
Price is AU$729for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$243 per nightincludes taxes & feesImage gallery for Residence Inn Florence Marriott
Residence Inn Florence Marriott9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (322 reviews)Wonderful(322 reviews)Residence Inn Florence Marriott
Florence
Price is AU$720for 3 nights, 1 roomAU$240 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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