Southern Alabama, AL

Travel Guide

Horse drawn carriage on plantation
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline
Nature at it's very finest! 
All my life I said that I would live in the woods, far from a town or neighbors. I have a house on 30 acres of land, seven miles from a two red light town. My neighbors are few. I know them well, but we rarely interrupt the solitude of  each other. I'm living my dream! God loves me. I shot this photo last spring, it's what I see no matter what direction I look to every morning of my life! #MyBackyard #trees #forest #woods #blue #sky #landscape #nature #foliage #colors #pines #oaks #sweetgums #maples #sunlight #natural #country #outdoors #Alabama #America
Visitor's to West Alabama, should definitely take some backroads just for fun!  
I've been passing by this thing for years, telling myself that I needed to get a shot. I finally stopped last month, but I didn't like any of my shots, so yesterday I took a few more. It's a John Deere, but I don't know the model or the year. Do you?
 #antique #tractor #decay #backroads #outdoors #country #Alabama
An old house where my cousin's once lived, and we played on the porch. Taken on a cloudy, lonely day in Thomaston, Alabama, USA. #Alabama  #house #architecture #antique #memories

Where to stay in Southern Alabama

Turtle warning.

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
The beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama

Surf Side Shores

While Surf Side Shores isn't home to many top sights, Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Surf Side Shores
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Morgantown

5/5(1 area review)

While Morgantown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
Mobile, Alabama, USA downtown skyline.

Mobile Central Business District

4.5/5(37 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mobile Central Business District, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saenger Theatre Mobile are top sights worth seeing.

Mobile Central Business District
old wooden pier at sunset

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf Amphitheater and The Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf
Nature trails in Orange Beach Alabama Gulf State Park

Cabana Beach

When in Cabana Beach, you can plan a visit to Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cabana Beach
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
The price is ₩146,984 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
₩146,984
₩170,501 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,574 reviews)
Trash everywhere, parking lot was clean and easy to get in and out. Beds was hard as a rock, rooms are ok but not up to date. Some plugins work and others don’t.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
112 West Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
The price is ₩255,986 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
₩255,986
₩366,467 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
Clean room, gorgeous view!! Breakfast was great, pool was awesome, it was a little chilly when we were there in March. Says pool is heated, and it was, just expected it to be a little warmer. Overall had a great time

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley

2.5 out of 5
2970 Koniar Wy Foley AL
The price is ₩170,538 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
₩170,538
₩194,421 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Foley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Park at OWA and The Wharf are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (411 reviews)
It's a great place, just overpriced for what is provided.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Foley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
stayAPT Suites Dothan

stayAPT Suites Dothan

2.5 out of 5
259 Hospitality Ln Dothan AL
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Dothan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
Can’t beat it for the money. Room was clean and comfortable. Neighbors a bit noisy around 2:00am

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

stayAPT Suites Dothan
Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

3.5 out of 5
533 W. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores AL
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (804 reviews)
Beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. Easy beach access also! Pool was kept clean and the kids loved it! Room was very clean and everything was up to date! We will be back!! Highly recommend!!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
Phoenix All Suites

Phoenix All Suites

3.5 out of 5
201 East Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (509 reviews)
Great location… walk straight into the beach and plenty of places to eat and hear live music within walking distance

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Phoenix All Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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