11 days in Alabama Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): learn about all things military at USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Mobile vacation planner.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Mobile is an approximately 28-hour flight. Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Mobile, you'll gain 13 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in May: high temperatures in Mobile hover around 32°C and lows are around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Orange Beach.

Step out of Orange Beach with an excursion to Alligator Alley in Summerdale--about 36 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, take in the waterfront activity at The Wharf, don't miss a visit to Bamahenge, and revel in the low prices at Tanger Outlets Foley.

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You can drive from Mobile to Orange Beach in 1.5 hours. May in Orange Beach sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Montgomery.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): steep yourself in history at First White House of the Confederacy, then contemplate the long history of National Memorial for Peace and Justice, then admire the masterpieces at Legacy Museum, and finally make a trip to Jackson Lake Island.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Montgomery holiday planner.

Drive from Orange Beach to Montgomery in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or fly. In May, daytime highs in Montgomery are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Birmingham.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Birmingham Zoo, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at McWane Science Center, then take an in-depth tour of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Rotary Trail. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Negro Southern League Museum, examine the collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Vulcan Park and Museum.

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Traveling by car from Montgomery to Birmingham takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Huntsville.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): see the sky in a new way at U.S. Space and Rocket Center, admire the natural beauty at Huntsville Botanical Garden, and then walk around Big Spring Park.

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Traveling by car from Birmingham to Huntsville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Huntsville, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.