Destination
Alabama Holidays
Sweet home of Southern hospitality
Located in the heart of the Deep South, Alabama is famous for its warm welcomes and friendly Southern hospitality. With its rich history, diverse culture and beautiful landscapes it has been called the physical heart and cultural soul of Southern USA.
With music legends such as Nat King Cole, W.C. Handy and Hank Williams all hailing from Alabama and world renowned artists such as Aretha Franklin and the Rolling Stones heading to Muscle Shoals to record; it is no surprise that the home-grown music scene is well and truly kicking. Alabama is also home to some truly unforgettable flavours so whether you fancy some slow-cooked southern BBQ or decide to try the catch of the day, fresh from the Gulf, you will be spoilt for choice when dining out.
Experience centuries of history in cities like Montgomery and Birmingham, where pivotal moments in both the American Civil War and Civil Rights Movements were lived out; or visit one of the beautiful antebellum mansions.
Destination Highlights
Essential Information
- Time Zone GMT -6 hours
- Currency USD - US Dollar
- Visa Information British passport holders require an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) to visit Memphis. You can obtain an ESTA from www.cbp.gov/esta
- Language English
- Flight Time Approx 12 hours; flights are indirect via a US hub like Atlanta or Chicago
- Health Information No vaccinations are required for travel to Alabama. All travellers should be up to date with routine immunisations. It’s important to contact your GP to check for the latest recommendations.
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BB King Blues Club
Montgomery
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Driving in the Deep South
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16th Street Baptist Church
Birmingham
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Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Birmingham
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The Hoods
Muscle Shoals
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Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Alabama
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Stokin the fire BBQ and music festival
Birmingham
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Wintzells Oyster House
Mobile
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Mardi Gras
Mobile
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Mobile
Alabama
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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Alabama
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Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Alabama
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Space Camp
US Space Rocket Center, Huntsville
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Caney Creek Falls, Bankhead National Forest
Huntsville
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US Space Rocket Center
Huntsville
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Alabama State Capitol Building
Montgomery
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Dexter Baptist Church
Montgomery
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Dothan Wiregrass Museum
Montgomery
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Edmund Pettis Bridge
Selma
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Perdido, Gulf Shores
Alabama
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Oakleigh Mansion
Mobile
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Mardi Gras parade
Mobile
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Rattlesnake Saloon
Tuscumbia
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Hank Williams's Cadillac
Montgomery
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Gulf Shores
Alabama
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Rosa Parks Museum
Montgomery
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Sous La Terre
Montgomery
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USS Alabama Battleship
Mobile
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WC Handy Museum
Florence
