11 days in Alabama Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Fort Morgan Historic Site (in Fort Morgan) and Alligator Alley (in Summerdale).

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Chicago to Gulf Shores is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, Gulf Shores is warmer than Chicago - with highs of 69°F and lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel to Dauphin Island.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, steep yourself in history at Fort Gaines, then stroll through Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and finally tee off at Isle Dauphine Golf Club.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Gulf Shores to Dauphin Island takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. In March in Dauphin Island, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 50°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Mobile.

On the 29th (Wed), step aboard USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, get engrossed in the history at History Museum of Mobile, and then make a trip to Fairhope Avenue. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Mobile Carnival Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, then get engrossed in the history at Mobile Police History Museum, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Fairhope Municipal Pier.

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Drive from Dauphin Island to Mobile in an hour. In March, daytime highs in Mobile are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Montgomery.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Legacy Museum, take an in-depth tour of Rosa Parks Museum, then pause for some photo ops at National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and finally appreciate the history behind Hank Williams Statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at First White House of the Confederacy, contemplate the long history of Dexter Parsonage Museum - Dr. Martin Luther King home, then ponder the world of politics at Alabama State Capitol, and finally make a trip to Jackson Lake Island.

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You can drive from Mobile to Montgomery in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Mobile in March, plan for a bit cooler nights in Montgomery, with lows around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Birmingham.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, get great views at Vulcan Park and Museum, then examine the collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Alabama Veterans Memorial Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, then meet the residents at Birmingham Zoo, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at McWane Science Center, and finally trek along Rotary Trail.

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Getting from Montgomery to Birmingham by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Huntsville.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then take in nature's colorful creations at Huntsville Botanical Garden, and then look and learn at U.S. Space and Rocket Center.

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You can drive from Birmingham to Huntsville in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 72°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.